An examination of the use of anthropology to solve human problems. How applied anthropologists use the knowledge, skills, and perspective of their discipline to help solve human problems and facilitate change. The relationship between theory and application is stressed and the use of anthropology in nonacademic settings. Six weeks on-site field training in the archaeological techniques of site reconnaissance and excavation. Focus will be placed on the observation, recording, and recovery of field data.
Instruction includes preliminary laboratory processing and artifact analysis.
Special fee required for room and board. The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to write a formal research paper drawing on primary sources and appropriate secondary materials. A research proposal will be submitted to a supervising faculty member and approved by the chair during the semester prior to initiation of the project. The research paper will be read by two faculty members. Recommended for students planning graduate studies.