Field Research in Anthropology
General
Prefix
ANTH
Course Number
592
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Anthropological field methods and directed research in one of the subdisciplines of anthropology: archaeology, ethnography, linguistics, or applied anthropology.
Credits
Min
1
Max
6
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Successfully complete ethnographic research project based on proposal developed in ANTH 450.
Outcome
Document ethical practice appropriate to student's project.
Outcome
Prepare adequate field notes according to professional standards as laid out in ANTH 450.
Outcome
Produce an essay that critically reflects on the experience of carrying out field research.
Outcome
Apply appropriate archaeological excavation techniques in a variety of field situations.
Outcome
Produce written texts showing an interpretation of the archaeological site based on ongoing fieldwork.
Outcome
Use professional actions and behavior in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork.