2 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture
This is an introduction to graduate study in Anthropology at Purdue. Students will be introduced to the research of Purdue Anthropology faculty and how their work fits into the contemporary landscapes of their fields. Students will gain familiarity with tools needed for graduate work in Anthropology at Purdue and be exposed to navigating the world of academic conferences and publishing. Students will have opportunities to engage in discussions on research ethics in our field. Students will engage with visiting speakers and their work as well as participate in learning how to organize academic events. During the semester, students will also be introduced to the resources available at Purdue to support their graduate studies and professional development including funding opportunities, procedures for preparing for research, career planning, supports for teaching, information about the structure of the Anthropology graduate program and supports for work-life balance. Students will receive credit for the course based on participation. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Identify resources to support your graduate study, research, funding, professional development, intellectual community, and work-life balance at Purdue.
2Demonstrate enhanced understanding of Anthropology at Purdue, including the signature research areas of our department, and the development of Purdue's Anthropologies of Tomorrow.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.