AN 380 - Community-Based Field Course

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

An opportunity for students to engage in team-based, applied anthropological work on a focused project, this course is intended as a linked block that follows up advanced coursework in such areas of study as food, religion and ritual, political, economic, NAGPRA issues, or museum curatorial work. Sites for field-work will vary from year to year, but generally will be grounded in the Rocky Mountain West and/or Southwest Regions. Incorporates such hands-on activities as participant observation, interviewing, policy development and/or collections management, as well as training in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis. Block 2: Community-Based Field Course. Continues the study of economic anthropology through team-based fieldwork and rigorous methodological training. Field sites for 2008-2009 are the San Luis Valley (commodification of spirituality and sustainability are foci) and Colorado Springs (focused on the economic impact of local military presence). Prerequisite: Corresponding 300-level course or consent of instructor. (Also listed as Southwest Studies 308.) 1 unit - Hautzinger.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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