ANTHR 447
Applied Anthropology
Anthropology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Study of examples of applied research in a number of settings including: business, education, environment, government, communication, international development, or health sectors. Engagement in applied research projects involving application of anthropological research methods to real world problems.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Learning Objectives
Learning Outcome
This course has the objectives to introduce students to career options outside academia and to help them explore graduate programs that will prepare them for those careers. This course will also introduce them to theoretical and ethical issues in applied and practicing anthropology and to some of the current social problems that are dominating the field. Students will learn the basic training in the skills and methodologies, (including report writing), that they will use as an applied anthropologist.
