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.