ARC 295 - Field Projects

.5-4 Credits, 1.5-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 1.5-12 lab periods

Participation in a field project in one of the subfields of anthropology.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and develop topic for investigation.
Identify and discuss the research process.
Use appropriate field methods.
Obtain, organize, and analyze field data.
Develop approach to present information obtained.

Outline:

Orientation and Topic Selection
Anthropological Fieldwork
1. History
2. Philosophical-Ethical views
3. Anthropological Perspective
Developing a Field Project
1. Methodology
2. Case Studies
Field Data
1. Organization
2. Collection
3. Analysis
4. Interpretation
Data Presentation and Report Preparation

Effective Term:
Spring 2017