Student Resources

Video Links Chapter 1

Cultural Anthropology

9:36

A talk over a Powerpoint presentation that introduces anthropology and anthropologists; could also be useful—perhaps more useful—for Chapter 15, on globalization, friction between cultures, and education. Speaker mispronounces Durkheim’s first name and Boas’ last name.

Doing Anthropology

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhCruPBvSjQ&feature=related

8:14

Cultural Anthropology is a social science that explores how people understand - and act in - the world. But what, exactly, is it that Cultural Anthropologists do? How do they approach their research? In this short film, three members of MIT's Anthropology Department, Stefan Helmreich, Erica James, and Heather Paxson, talk about their current work and the process of doing fieldwork.

Major in Anthropology

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUGiSXXdse0&feature=related

3:16

A video specifically promoting the anthropology major at MacEwan University, it nicely summarizes the four fields of anthropology as well as many of the contemporary and applied phpects of the discipline, as well as career possibilities.

Inside Anthropology

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xErJAsZo2Pw&feature=related

5:28

A short film about anthropology (filmed at the London Anthropology Day 2006) made by Ed Owles and Cinzia Rocchi, who have both recently completed a Master’s degree in Visual Anthropology.

What is Anthropology and Why Should We Teach It?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMFsgPy1H5M

2:01

A short video set to music that outlines the basic concepts of anthropology and benefits of studying it. Educator/anthropologist Lauren W. Hasten shows how anthropology can provide students with tools for understanding the world.