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ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION

ANTHRO/EDPOL 570
Course Description

An exploration of the foundational concepts and methods of educational anthropology. Examines anthropological inquiry on educational research with particular reference to cultural perspectives on education and educational systems, learning as cultural transmission, and application of anthropological knowledge to curriculum.

Prerequisites

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.94

8.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.3% from Historical

A Rate
96.3%

50.8% from Historical

Class Size
27

-14.04% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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