ANTH4620/6620

Applied Anthropology: Action and Adventure in Anthropology
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Credit Hours:
3

Exploration of different ways in which anthropological expertise may be applied in addressing real-world problems, with a focus on cultural anthropology. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Be familiar with different arenas in which anthropological expertise is applied.
  • Be aware of the different forms applied anthropology can take.
  • Gain an understanding of the major critiques of applied anthropology and begin to understand how these may be navigated to ensure an ethical engagement with contemporary problems.
  • Students will be encouraged to identify a problem or opportunity of interest and develop a project to articulate their role therein.
Semester Offered:
Spring