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The Emic Perspective of Generative AI

Teaching Anthropology

For anyone who has been teaching anthropology over the last two years, the latter will be of no surprise to you. (As As we all teach in our Introduction to Anthropology classes, the emic perspective is essential for understanding a cultural practice. We are the discipline of anthropology. Chloe Beckett, M.A., Of course not!

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The Moral Complexities of Delegate Children in Aging China

Anthropology News

During a webinar I attended hosted by a social guardianship organization, a spokesperson highlighted a recent moral quandary: An elderly client collapsed. Aaron Su and Jieun Cho are the section contributing editors for the Society for East Asian Anthropology. He had signed an advance directive against any form of medical intervention.

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Anthropology Training and Career Preparation: Key Takeaways from Focus Groups

Anthropology News

Recommendations for anthropology programs from the Anthropology Career Readiness Network In January 2023, the Anthropology Career Readiness Network conducted two illuminating focus groups with undergraduate and graduate anthropology students to gain insight into their perspectives on career preparation and the transition from school to work.

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What is Learning Sciences and Why Does It Matter?

Digital Promise

Sciences of learning recognizes that many sciences inform our understanding of how people learn, such as neuroscience, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and more. For courses, webinars, and content related to the practical application of the learning sciences in teaching, check out CIRCL Educators. Where to Learn More.

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Do You Want to Write for SAPIENS?

Sapiens

A free online webinar by SAPIENS Editor-in-Chief Chip Colwell to learn about how to write for the magazine and its peer publications. My name is Chip Colwell, a SAPIENS anthropology magazine, part of Wenner-Gren Foundation. That topically we are focusing on anthropology. In anthropological theories or methods?