3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture
This course is about using and communicating anthropological knowledge. We will discuss what it means to work as an anthropologist and public intellectual. Effectively working with stakeholders, presenting information, offering solutions for addressing problems and implementing change are addressed. Students should have some background in anthropology if coming from another discipline e.g. prior coursework or relevant experience as determined by instructor.
Learning Outcomes1Know how to convey your anthropological ideas and findings for multiple purposes and audiences.
2Be familiar with how some well-known anthropologists have had broad influence inside and outside our discipline.
3Prepare your anthropological data and information for disseminating to different audiences and outlets.
4Develop your anthropological critical thinking, writing and presentation skills to become a more effective anthropological communicator.
5Consider the most successful ways for being an engaged anthropologist in your own areas of interests.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.