Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants
Teaching Anthropology is not a Sin: Emphasizing the Practical Aspects of the Anthropology Major
Department
Anthropology Department
College
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Date Range
2014-2015
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
As neoliberal approaches to higher education continue to intensify, anthropology departments have come under particular scrutiny by politicians, journalists, and others questioning the value our programs. This paper explores how one department has responded to these pressures by proactively creating opportunities for students to put their anthropology training to use. By crafting internship programs, creating hands-on research projects, and partnering with other offices and programs on campus to solve real-world problems, Grand Valley State Universitys Anthropology Department is not only demonstrating its value to the wider community but also equipping its students with marketable skills to sell in todays job market.
Conference Name
Continuinity and Change
Conference Location
Pittsburgh, PA
ScholarWorks Citation
Hefferan, Tara; Weibel, Deana; and Arnold, Elizabeth, "Teaching Anthropology is not a Sin: Emphasizing the Practical Aspects of the Anthropology Major" (2015). Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants. 585.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/fsdg/585
