ANTH 229 - Practicing Anthropology

Institution:

CUNY Queens College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course offers a brief overview of the field of Practicing (Applied) Anthropology. Beginning with a history of the field and through selected case studies, it examines the reciprocal relationship between general theory and practice, looks at the ethical and intellectual problems confronted by anthropologists when they make or enable government policy, and describes the various areas - health, education, intercultural communication, business, social services, government, law - which currently employ anthropologists to solve problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.qc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 997-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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