This seminar presents the ongoing work of faculty or students in the Program, or of visiting scholars. 212B, electives Spring Anth 212C, Anth 216, electives Year 3 - Complete field statements and take qualifying examination. The Dean of Graduate studies may reconsider the status of graduate students who do not complete their doctorates in a timely manner. Theory Training Students are assumed to have from their prior training in anthropology or another social science a basic familiarity with the general development of major theoretical ideas in anthropology. In addition, courses at UCSF and UCB introduce students to major theoretical ideas and approaches specific to medical anthropology.
Additional courses focusing on theory are available as electives also.
These courses are taught as seminars and concentrate on reading original works and writing evaluative critiques. Placements are carried out in conjunction with the student's participation in Anthropology 211. The purpose of these placements is to provide practical, hands-on exposure to various features of the health care world. Placements may be in clinical settings, or in program evaluation, education, or planning settings. In these field settings, the student carries out research assignments, and reports the field results in a written form.