Browse Hierarchy ANTH5012: Human Evolutionary Biology and Geography

This module explores the development of human evolution over the last 2 million years from the biological, geographical and archaeological contexts. This module will consider the relationship between the various biological stages in human evolution, changes in society and behaviour as interpreted from the material record. Special emphasis will be given to developing an understanding of the role played by the palaeoenvironmental and palaeogeographical context of human evolution and behavioural change. Amongst the topics covered will be: human palaeobiology, Palaeolithic material culture, early hominine diets, environmental change & reconstruction of palaeoenvironments, the development of Homo ergaster, human & Neanderthal populations in Europe, the emergence and spread of anatomically modern humans, development of language, and art and the rise of symbolic expression.