What unique tools do anthropologists use? holistic viewpoint and systematic research methods. qualitative and quantitative Understand the (emic) views of people We directly observe what and how people do

Jobs in Applied Anthropology Assessment–product designs, environments or project strategies Research Analyst-- collect and analyze data and write report Mediator---work with diverse group relationships to increase efficiency/diversity Bridge builder--diverse groups, consumers, donors, clients, stakeholders, organizers Program Evaluator-- goal-oriented evaluations and risk assessments Proposal Writers/ Presenters Management Consultant Social Entrepreneur –NGO, environment, public policy

The Spread of Applied Anthropology Applied anthropology began to grow in the 1970s as anthropologists found jobs with non-academic sectors, such as governments, businesses, and schools. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 resulted in the new field of cultural resource management.

The Pragmatism of Cultural Anthropology In the 1960s, anthropology’s focus fit with prevailing social interests, which began the turn to practical applications. Anthropology’s ethnographic method, holism, and systemic perspective make it uniquely valuable in applications to social problems.

Four areas of Job Growth Education Urban social issues Medicine Business

Anthropology and Education Multi-cultural Education Diversity coordinator, English as a second language Teaching at International Schools

Changing World • By 2050, 19 of the 30 largest economies in the world will be in countries we now call ‘emerging’. • English = the lingua-franca of the world trade and commerce. • The PRC sends the greatest # of international students to the US (157,550 per annum). By 2025, more English speaking Chinese than all native English speakers in the world combined.

Needs • There are 6,005 international schools ,with 2.9 million students and 281,876 teaching staff. These numbers will double by 2020, the (IE) positions will triple by2020. More teachers needed in multicultural environments

What do I have to do now to get this type of job • To be competitive, you need (1) WM’s BA or above; (2) Certifications for teaching particular grade/subject; (get it from SOE) (3) gain teaching experiences --internship, study-abroad, independent research projects. Go to Job Fairs. Look into Teach America, Fulbright, JET, Peace Corps

Urban Anthropology/City Planning Urban anthropology is a cross-cultural study of urbanization, community, development and life in the cities. Job Categories—Human Services

Preparing for Urban studies/Human Services Study applied anthropology, cultural heritage, community development, public policy Qualitative and Quantitative research methods

Health-Care Systems and Specialists All societies have health-care systems. Health-care systems consist of beliefs, customs, specialists, and techniques aimed at ensuring health and preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Health cares specialists include curers, shamans, and doctors.

Preparing for a job in medical anthropology Courses on medical anthropology, pre-med, public health courses Conduct public health independent research projects Take research methodology courses Internships, Volunteer jobs Scribes at local hospitals

Business anthropologist

Fast-growing areas of Business Anthropology Cross-cultural Marketing Diversity training Ethnographic Research in Industry Design Anthropology Employee Assistant programs

Preparing for a job in business anthropology Statistical data management skills Presentation skills Technical Report writing skills Program Assessment skills Project Management skills Foreign Language skills

New Marketing Marketing analysis Take Courses in Anthropology of Foods Consumption Pharmaceuticals Internationalization

Your own Strategy as Budding Anthropologist Develop Independent Research Project Internship Opportunities (Career Center) Networking Methodology Language Training Conduct Applied work projects

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