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An Applied Department in an Applied Social Science School
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Our department emphasizes the practical use of anthropology to solve problems and
improve people's lives. All faculty members are
applied anthropologists.
Furthermore, the department is located within UNT's School
of Community Service.
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as gerontology, public administration, and social work. The Dean of the school is himself an applied anthropologist.
The UNT anthropology department is on the steering committee of the Consortium of Practicing and Applied Anthropology Programs (COPAA). |
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We are also an early participant in the Councillor Program of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA). This program creates a direct link between our department and NAPA by identifying a faculty member as liaison. NAPA sends us information about late-breaking applied projects, policy development, and internship opportunities. In return, our department can alert NAPA to important grassroots activities and local research initiatives.
However, our identity as a department is broader than just applied
anthropology. UNT's undergraduate major in anthropology exposes students to
the full range and breadth of what this field can be. The faculty also actively
engage in traditional academic activities such as publication.
Specialty Areas
Our faculty members cover a broad range of interests, from diversity to culture change.
In terms of geographic region, faculty members focus on Africa, Oceania, North
America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. In addition, we are especially
well represented in these areas:
Business Anthropology
Ann Jordan and Christina Wasson specialize in this area. Topics include organizational culture and organizational change, teams, communication in the workplace, user-centered design, human-computer interaction, consumer behavior, and globalization.
Migration and Border Studies
Alicia Re Cruz and Doug Henry represent this area. Topics covered include the situations of migrants and refugees, cultures of Latin America, and Mexican-American experiences. Dr. Re Cruz also offers a summer field school in Mexico where students observe local community development processes.
Medical Anthropology
Beverly Davenport, Tyson Gibbs, Lisa Henry, and Doug Henry specialize in this area, which addresses public health, healthcare delivery, indigenous medicine, and the health issues of ethnic minorities, migrants, and/or refugees. We are affiliated with UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth.Anthropology of Education
Mariela Nunez-Janes and Alicia Re Cruz represent this area, which
focuses on schools and the educational process. Connections between culture and education are explored in a variety of contexts, with attention to teaching and learning issues. Both faculty members focus on the challenges of bilingual education.Community Development
Tyson Gibbs and Alicia Re Cruz specialize in this area, which focuses on the empowerment of local groups in their interactions with political and economic institutions at the local and international levels.
Faculty's Applied Interests and Consulting Specialties Examples of Applied Projects of Faculty Members
Invitation to Collaborate with Us
We are actively engaged in building networks around the diverse applications of
anthropology in North Texas. We invite you to contact any of us if you are:
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A member of an organization or agency that focuses on one of our specialty areas, where you think a discussion of shared interests might be of mutual benefit |
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A practicing anthropologist looking for contact with other anthropologists in North Texas |
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A colleague teaching applied anthropology at another institution in North Texas |
Anthropology-Based Centers/Councils at UNT
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National Youth Sports Program |
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Resource Council for New Americans |
Special Anthropology-Related Opportunities for Students at UNT
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NSF Summer Undergraduate Research Program
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