ANTH 4100 - Applied Anthropology

(3) Credit Hours

Applied anthropology emphasizes the practical application of anthropology’s theories and methods to the needs of communities, organizations, and institutions to solve real life problems. Topics include applied anthropology’s history, ethical considerations, methods and frameworks, along with discussions of how applied anthropology relates to practicing, engaged, public, community-based, participatory, and activist anthropologies. The course will have a hands-on experiential component to be defined in collaboration with a local organization, business, or university entity. Prerequisites: ANTH 1200 or Department Head approval.