Course Description

AN456 Applied Anthropology 0.5

This course examines how cultural anthropologists apply their theories, methods and insights to the solution of practical problems. The historical development of applied anthropology, the ethical dilemmas of applied fieldwork and the research methods used in such fieldwork will be examined. Such areas of concentration as community development, advocacy anthropology, policy research and social impact assessment are investigated.

Prerequisite: AN101 and at least one senior half-credit in Anthropology.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor