Requirements for the Major

Requirements for the major have changed slightly for students who matriculated in Fall 2005. Students who were admitted to Duke prior to Fall 2005 should fulfill the requirements that were in place at the time of their matriculation.

Completing the major requires the fulfillment of the following requirements:
Ten courses as indicated below.
* CA 94. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. This introductory course to cultural anthropology is taught by several faculty members of the department and is offered at least once a year.
* CA 190. Theories in Cultural Anthropology. This is a survey of the main intellectual currents in cultural anthropology, designed especially for majors. It is usually taken in the sophomore or junior year and serves as a strong foundation for the rest of the work in the major.
* CA 194 Fieldwork Methods: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation. This course combines theories of anthropological fieldwork methods with practice, including participation, observation, and interviews. Students will undertake original research in a local fieldsite of their choice and produce their own mini-ethnography.
* At least five Cultural Anthropology courses at the 100-level and above.
* At least one additional Cultural Anthropology courses at the 191-level and above.
* One additional course in Cultural Anthropology at any level.
* No more than three courses may be transferred from other institutions or study abroad.

Minor in Cultural Anthropology

A minor in Cultural Anthropology is also available. Requirements for completing a minor are the following:
A total of five courses distributed in the following manner:
* CA 94. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
* Three Cultural Anthropology courses at the 100-level and above.
* One additional Cultural Anthropology course at any level including courses taken in the freshman FOCUS program.

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