Overview
Description
Course examines the applied, engaged, and public aspects of anthropology and how each of its sub-fields deals with contemporary human problems.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Graduate student standing in anthropology or affiliated disciplines such as political science, geography, and sociology.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Graduate student standing in anthropology or affiliated disciplines such as political science, geography, and sociology.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Graduate student standing in anthropology or affiliated disciplines such as political science, geography, and sociology.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify and describe anthropological perspectives of contemporary human problems.
- articulate verbally and in writing the applied and public nature of anthropological commitment and engagement.
- engage professionally (via interpretation and verbal or written communication) with governmental and nongovernmental agencies.
- read and critically evaluate relevant literature in public anthropology.
- identify and describe ethical dilemmas in research.