Department

Department of Archaeology and cultural anthropology (考古文化人類學)

Archaeological and cultural anthropology is a department that specializes in research and education on human and human culture and largely includes 'archaeology' and 'cultural anthropology'.

Archaeology is a study that specializes in the various past cultures of Jeonbuk, Korea, and the world through the excavation and research of relics and remains.

This department is leading the excavation of numerous historical sites, from Neolithic sites in Jeollabuk-do as well as other regions to historical sites in the Joseon Dynasty.

Cultural anthropology is a study of existing culture, and is studying various methods of studying Jeonbuk culture, Korean culture, and even the culture of each nation around the world, applying and industrializing it. Through this, it is leading not only various studies on culture but also various studies to utilize them. The major in archaeological and cultural anthropology also provides lectures related to "art history" and "civil studies" for a detailed understanding of culture.

Majoring in archaeological and anthropology leading the 21st century.

Currently, the importance of culture and interest in culture are rapidly expanding, and many scholars around the world in various fields say that the 21st century has become the century of culture. Therefore, in order to lead the 21st century, this Department of Ancient Culture and Anthropology is not just professionally researching and educating the contents and movements of various cultures from the past to the present, but actively seeking ways to utilize and commercialize them. In this practical aspect, Archaeology is seeking ways for the general public to easily access, understand, and enjoy prehistoric cultures of Jeollabuk-do, Korea, and the world through cultural properties, cultural heritage, museums, and relics exhibitions. In addition, Cultural Anthropology is also seeking ways for the general public to easily access and enjoy culture through various cultural exhibitions, cultural planning, cultural festivals, cultural tourism, video media, and popular culture.

Archaeology and cultural anthropology Major leading "Culture Century".

This major is an early-stage major that is not very old yet, but the major is also with the highest potential for development. This major currently serves as the center of prehistoric culture in Jeollabuk-do and modern culture research in Jeollabuk-do, as well as contributing a lot to academic research and education of various Korean and overseas cultures. Also, Interest in culture has increased significantly, and specialized fields related to culture have expanded significantly, expanding not only to museums and cultural planning, but also to various festivals, cultural heritage tourism, and popular culture.

Therefore, this [Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology Major] is getting attention as the most promising major in fostering talent required by the upcoming [21st century, culture century] by devising a practical use of culture based on professional research and education on a wide range of prehistoric to modern times.