ANTH 306 - Principles of Applied Anthropology

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the fall semester

This course provides an overview of applied anthropology and the work of practitioners from a historical perspective. The course examines the contexts in which practitioners work, the types of problems they face and the political and ethical challenges associated with their work. Students become familiar with and begin to develop requisite skills to undertake applied work by carrying out a service-learning project in the local community.