ANTH 5620 - Anthropology of Education

3 hours

Examines issues and approaches relevant to the study of education within the field of anthropology. Provides an introduction to anthropological concepts and anthropological methods used in the study of education and schooling. Includes an examination of the relation between anthropology and education as it pertains to cultural transmission. In addition, it looks at cultural difference, minority status, and educational outcomes. It also highlights current perspectives and critiques relevant to educational “problems” and emerging solutions derived from an anthropological perspective of education.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Same as EDCI 5620.