Dr. Ian Hodder

Professor

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Biography

Ian Hodder is the Dunlevie Family Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University. He joined the faculty in 1999 after holding several academic positions, including Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. Hodder's research focuses on the complexities of human engagement with the past, particularly through his long-term excavation project at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey, which he has directed since 1993. His work emphasizes reflexivity in archaeology and the relationships between humans and material culture. He has published several significant works on the subject, including 'Symbols Action' and 'Entangled'.

Research Interests

Experience

Dunlevie Family Professor, Emeritus

2002-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Serves as a Dunlevie Family Professor Emeritus in Anthropology.

Professor of Anthropology

1999-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Held the position of Professor of Anthropology within the university.

Reader in Prehistory

1990-01-01 — 1990-12-31

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Oversaw academic activities and research in the field of Prehistory.

University Lecturer

1981-01-01 — 1981-12-31

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Taught and conducted research in Archaeology.

Lecturer

1974-01-01 — 1977-01-01

Department of Archaeology, University of Leeds • Leeds, England

Engaged in lecturing and academic responsibilities in archaeology.

Awards

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Gordon Childe Prize

1971-01-01
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Oscar Montelius Medal

1995-01-01
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National Prize

2002-01-01
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Honorary Degree Doctor of Science

2009-01-01
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Drexel Medal

2009-01-01
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Huxley Memorial Medal

2009-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2011-01-01

Courses

ANTHRO 451 ANTHRO 452 ANTHRO 440 ANTHRO 95B ANTHRO 97 ANTHRO 441 ANTHRO 450 ANTHRO 95 URBANST 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

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