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ANTH 12
APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY · 4 units · used in 1 transfer pathway
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Applied anthropology focuses on the use of anthropological theories, perspectives and methods in real world, contemporary contexts of practice or problem-solving. This course, an introduction to the "5th field" of anthropology, provides students with theories, perspectives and skills that will help them recognize, more deeply understand and solve problems affecting local communities in this country and abroad, which have arisen as a result of culture change, modernization and globalization. Major areas of study will include development anthropology, the use of technology in field settings, anthropology and health care, anthropology and advocacy, anthropology and law, tourism and cultural heritage, organizational and business anthropology, and land and cultural resource management.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Transfer pathways that use ANTH 12
ASSIST maps ANTH 12 to a requirement in 1 published pathway from Foothill College.
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