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Upon declaring the major, you are assigned an advisor, who is specifically selected to support your particular interests. Together, you and your advisor will discuss the requirements and options within the major. You should meet with your advisor at least once per semester to discuss progress in the major and the courses selected for subsequent terms. Your advisors will also offer you advice and guidance on careers in anthropology; advisors assist students in using the major to locate and obtain jobs, and help guide students in designing and advancing their career.

Independent Study: CULANTH 291

Individual non-research directed study in a field of special interest on a previously approved topic, under the supervision of a faculty member, resulting in an academic product. With consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies.

Research Independent Study: CULANTH 293

Individual research in a field of special interest under the supervision of a faculty member, the central goal of which is a substantive paper or written report containing significant analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic. With consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies.

Both Cultural Anthropology majors and minors are encouraged to conduct original, ethnographic research based in the location, and on the topic, of their choice. While the Cultural Anthropology department has no independent funding to support such research, faculty members will work with you to secure University funding for your summer project. You are encouraged to consult the Office of Undergraduate Research Support for regular updates about funding opportunities for Duke students.

Research Projects Ethics & Practice

We invite you to view videos about research ethics co-developed by Cultural Anthropology doctoral student Dwayne Dixon with support from Duke's Institutional Review Board and Social Science Research Institute. This video is a great introduction to considering the question of research ethics in fieldwork.

Students interested in entrepreneurship, those interested in leadership positions with global organizations, and those seeking careers in design, marketing, human resources, UX, and beyond can all benefit from Duke I&E’s interdisciplinary, experiential approach to entrepreneurship education. For more information, please see Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Trinity Ambassadors is a program where students help other students learn more about different Trinity departments.

Are you interested in learning more about Cultural Anthropology and our degree offerings? Wondering if a particular course is something you should try? Curious about research options for a specific area? Looking for information about career paths you may want to explore within a particular field?

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