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ANT 365 - The Origins and Evolution of Language

Department: Anthropology

Description: Anthropological examination of human language as an evolving biocultural system.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: ANT 102 and ANT 185 or ANT 143

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): Online , Shelby Putt 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: Shelby Putt

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbook Special Instructions: Both books available online (free) through Milner Library

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
The Evolution of Language (Recommended)
ISBN9780511817779
AuthorW. Tecumseh Fitch
Edition1
PublisherCambridge University Press
MSRP $46.73

Oxford Handbook of Language Evolution (Recommended)
ISBN9780191743818
AuthorKathleen R. Gibson (ed.), Magg
Edition1
PublisherOxford University Press
MSRP $54.40