Applying Anthropology

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Takes key findings from the most recent research across the fields of anthropology (archeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology) and identifies how it is helpful in addressing the daily personal and professional challenges we all face. Topics include health and disease, death and dying, and communication through language. Suitable for nonmajors and assumes no prior background in anthropology. Emphasizes practical skills development. Engages students in both written and oral forms of communication and interpretation and evaluation of evidence, with a view to building practical skills for everyday professional and personal life. Requires and expects writing as part of this class. Writing assignments are relevant and interesting by applying them to issues and challenges encountered across students' lives.