Topics offered will include strong methodological and theoretical components, combined with in depth coverage of an areal or thematic subject. The methods, problems, and pitfalls in the application of anthropological knowledge, concepts, and techniques to understanding, facilitating, and evaluating planned change in human activities. The first is to introduce students to the nature of and theories concerning human conflict from the interdisciplinary perspectives of biology, psychology, social anthropology, and the history of warfare. The second is to introduce students to the science of conflict resolution and to the techniques of negotiation and mediation, with particular emphasis upon cross-cultural applications. Internships in collaborating museums and curatorial institutions provide students with a variety of professional work experiences, under the supervision of the student's academic advisor and a collaborating museum professional.
Concurrent registration is permitted.