Anthropology for Global Leaders

This course makes the case that global leaders have much to gain from anthropology, the study of human diversity across geographic and historical contexts. Readings and lectures will introduce students to anthropological thinking about significant global challenges - namely climate change, the internet, and international migration. We will discuss appropriate methods of translating academic knowledge into policy and action. The course will also use anthropological literature to explore what constitutes effective and ethical leadership in a global context. Assignments will encourage students to develop and practice their own leadership skills, including skills of analysis, communication, and group organization.