Evolution, Cognition, and Culture Seminar
Series & Journal Club
What is it?
Each week we will either read and discuss an article or we will have a guest speaker from the University or the surrounding area
whose research draws from evolutionary theory, or has relevance for the core
objectives of the Evolution, Cognition, and Culture program. We will also
take turns provisioning beer and snacks for the group. To see when it's your
turn to bring in beer/snacks, click here.
When? Every
Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:00, during the 2009 Fall semester.
Where? Anthropology Colloquium Room, 404 Beach Hall
Who? Any
students or faculty who are interested.
Why? It is an excellent opportunity to learn about
research going on in the area.
Questions?
Contact Richard Sosis at richard.sosis@uconn.edu
Dates:
September 8: Article -- Fritz et al. "Universal Recognition of Three Basic Emotions in Music". Current Biology (2009) vol. 19 (7) pp. 573-576
September 15: Speaker -- Benjamin Purzycki, "In the Absence of Moralizing Supernatural Agents: Spirit Masters in the Tyva Republic."
September 22: Article -- Alvergne et al. "Father–offspring resemblance predicts paternal investment in humans." Animal Behaviour (2009) vol. 17 pp. 61-69.
September 29: No Meeting
October 6: Speaker -- Dan Finkel, "The Origins of Music: Signals & Noise."
October 13: Speaker -- Merrill Singer, "Health and Development in Cite Soliel, Haiti: Old Lessons Relearned"
October 22 (Thursday, with Archaeology): Speaker -- Steven LeBlanc from Harvard University
October 27: Article -- Beckerman et al., "Life Histories, Blood Revenge, and Reproductive Success among the Waorani of
Ecuador." PNAS (2009) vol. 106 (20) pp. 8134-8139 and supporting materials. Co-author Pam Erickson will be leading the discussion.
November 3: Speaker -- Michael Kennerty, "Characteristics Governing the Design of Identity Signals."
Previous ECC Seminar Series Speakers
Fall 2008 schedule of speakers
Spring 2009 schedule of speakers
Previous ECC Journal Club Readings
Spring 2008 Readings
Fall 2008 Readings
