This course will focus on applied anthropology and development, including ethical issues in development and the broader understanding of development. The students will cover areas in ethical and cultural issues in development, including the meaning of putting people first. Other areas of focus are development theory and practice, i.e. its impacts on development efforts in Africa and anthropologist’s contributions to the study of change and development. Anthropological critique of development and the interface between the subject matter of Social Anthropologists, civil society and government, International and local NGOs are covered, including opportunities for meaningful development from the three actors.
