4. "Doing Anthropology" and "Improving Anthropological Practice" for Intro to Anthro 2024

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Explore the fascinating world of anthropology in this comprehensive lecture. Learn about cultural relativism, ethnography, and the works of pioneering anthropologists like Ruth Benedict and Margaret Mead. Discover the four subfields of anthropology: cultural, linguistic, archaeological, and biological. Understand the challenges faced by the discipline and the push for decolonization and decanonization. This lecture covers key concepts, historical context, and contemporary issues in anthropology, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.
Key topics:
- Cultural anthropology and ethnography
- Linguistic anthropology and language preservation
- Archaeological methods and excavation
- Biological anthropology and human variation
- Ontology in anthropological research
- Decolonizing and decanonizing anthropology
- Overlooked contributors to the field
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