3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
The use of anthropology in practical contexts. What anthropological practice is, how it originated, how it can be applied in non- academic and interdisciplinary contexts and careers. The main contemporary issues surrounding anthropological practice, including training, ethics, relevance, and rigor. For majors and non-majors.
Learning Outcomes1Describe applied anthropology and how the field has evolved over time.
2Analyze the major issues, controversies, and opportunities of applied anthropology.
3Identify key methods and skills that applied anthropologists use in their careers.
4Explain how anthropology can be applied in non-academic and interdisciplinary settings.
5Demonstrate how to prepare for a career in anthropological practice, and/or use anthropology in their future career.
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