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Applied Anthropology

Applied Anthropology . Types of Anthropology. Cultural Biological Archeology Linguistics Applied. Applied Anthropology . Applied Anthropology is the use of anthropological theory and social science research methods to solve real world problems.

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Applied Anthropology

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  1. Applied Anthropology

  2. Types of Anthropology • Cultural • Biological • Archeology • Linguistics • Applied

  3. Applied Anthropology • Applied Anthropology is the use of anthropological theory and social science research methods to solve real world problems. • Since anthropology is descriptive in nature, applied anthropology emphasizes qualitative research methods

  4. Major Areas of Applied Anthropology • Medical • International development • Environment and resource management • Program Development and Evaluation

  5. Course Objectives • Development and History of Applied Anthropology • Careers in Applied Anthropology • Case study • Career exploration interviews • Theoretical Perspectives and Related Research Techniques • Field techniques • Textual and secondary data analysis • Qualitative data analysis • Major Areas of Applied Anthropology • Medical • International development • Environment and resource management • Program Development and

  6. Typical Approach • Inductive idiographic Grounded approach • Begin by listening asking open ended questions • Code open ended responses • Quantify responses • Develop deductive Quantitative Questions from • Review results make informed decisions

  7. What does an ideal class look like? • How do you learn best? • What course structure (tests, assignments, etc.) helps you learn effectively? • What other questions do we need to know?

  8. Syllabus Project • 3 Exams 45% • 12 Quizzes 15% • 4 In Class Exercises 5% • Projects • 1 Professional interview and summary 5% • Two papers 2-3 pages 10% • Semester project 20%

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