BA Anthropology

Course Overview This course examines the discipline of anthropology's foundational commitment to challenging systems of power, structural violence, and racial injustice. Students will critically engage with the methods of listening to and learning from diverse lived experiences to confront societal and disciplinary shortcomings. The goal is to equip future practitioners with the analytical tools to contribute meaningfully to the struggle for a more equitable world. Key Program Highlights Critically analyze the historical and contemporary role of anthropology in both perpetuating and challenging systemic injustice Develop essential methodological skills for ethical engagement and listening to diverse community perspectives Explore the manifestations of structural violence, racism, and policing in society Foster a commitment to actionable solidarity and the pursuit of equitable treatment for all people Apply anthropological frameworks to understand current movements for social change