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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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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. • Since anthropology is descriptive in nature, applied anthropology emphasizes qualitative research methods
Major Areas of Applied Anthropology • Medical • International development • Environment and resource management • Program Development and Evaluation
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
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
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?
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%