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Understand the relationship between academic and applied anthropology, including the historical context of early applied anthropology.

Understand the various contexts in which applied anthropologists work.

Know what development anthropology is and what development anthropologists do. You should understand the factors that may contribute to the success or failure of development projects.

Know the applications of anthropology in education, and how anthropological studies in the educational setting can lead to policy changes.

Understand the relationship between urban and rural social systems.

Know what medical anthropology is. In particular, you should be able to distinguish between illness and disease, and how and why both vary between different societies and cultures. Also, you should understand the differences between Western and non-Western medicine.

Know what anthropology has to offer business.

Know how training in anthropology can serve as a good foundation for many different careers.







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