Issues in Anthropological Practice

Catalog description

This is a course in professional development in which students design their thesis/non-thesis research projects and write a first draft of their capstone research proposal. The purpose is to connect the MA thesis or non-thesis research project to your future career. Professionals in anthropology should demonstrate competency in research and writing by completing an M.A. thesis or qualification equivalent (e.g. internship report, research report, which increasingly include public scholarship and the development of creative digital media). Successful completion of an original research project demonstrates that a student can conduct applied and collaborative research, complete a scope of work according to standards and guidelines of the agency, institution, or organization, and evaluate the research and contributions of colleagues and peers. Anthropologists are all called to participate in the investigation, management, and evaluation of cultural resources (tangible and intangible), address the intersectionalities within organizations and institutions that differentially impact social groups, and work with individuals and communities to achieve shared objectives that enhance engagement.