Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ANTH 12
Introduction to Applied Anthropology
Course Description
Focuses on the use of Anthropological theories, perspectives and methods in the real world contexts of practice, problem solving and policy making. It is an introduction to the 5th field of anthropology, providing students with methods, theories and skills to help understand and solve issues arising as a result of culture change, culture conflict, modernization and globalization. Major areas of study will include medical anthropology, development anthropology, anthropology and healthcare, anthropology and advocacy, anthropology and law, organizational and business anthropology, educational anthropology, public anthropology and cultural resource management.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Practice cultural relativism and apply understandings of global diversity in a practical and applied form.
- Critically analyze and interpret anthropology data so that it can be used to apply to real world issues.
- Apply anthropological principles for solving human problems on the local, regional and world scales.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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