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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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Yes, there are several colleges that offer Cultural Anthropology courses with an affordable fee structure. There are not many colleges offering the course in India. These colleges may provide Cultural Anthropology courses of one or more course levels. You are advised to check if these colleges are approved by the UGC or not.Some of these are as follows:Cultural Anthropology CollegesAverage Fees (in INR)West Bengal State University7.2 KSambalpur University16.8 KThe ICFAI University, Mizoram84.48 K
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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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Cultural Anthropology is a vast field with a wise range of applications and areas of focus. There are many good books written explaining the concepts and applications of Cultural Anthropology. Some of these are as follows:Cultural Anthropology BooksAuthorsCultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global AgeKenneth J. GuestPatterns of CultureRuth BenedictThe Interpretation of CulturesClifford GeertzThe Nuer: A Description of the Modes of Livelihood and Political Institutions of a Nilotic PeopleE. Evans-PritchardCulture and Truth: The Remaking of Social AnalysisRenato RosaldoEssentials of Cultural AnthropologyA. R. N. SrivastavaAn Introduct
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Cultural Anthropology is a discipline that requires professionals with knowledge and skills. If you wish to become a Cultural Anthropologist, then you may have to cultivate these skills in order to be successful in the field. Apart from the academic qualifications, candidates are required to possess below-mentioned skills to make a good career in the Cultural Anthropology field:Skillsets Required for Students and Graduates of Cultural Anthropology ObservantPassionateReaderDedicatedCommittedInterpreterSharpConfidentLeaderCritiqueCritical ThinkingUnderstanding
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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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Students can see the below points to get admission to cultural anthropology courses:Choose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering courses in Anthropology. Check the fees, the seats offered, and the eligibility criteria which are set for the course.Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.Mode of Admission: Universities
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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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The scope of Anthropology is wide in India. After completing the course, cultural anthropologists can work in different sectors including private sector and government sector. They can work in colleges, universities, NGOs, international organisations and many other oraganisations.Some of the positions at which Anthropology graduates can find work are mentioned in the table given below.Job Profiles for Cultural Anthropology Students and GraduateAnthropologistData ScientistProfessorAcademic ResearcherTeacherAdvisorAnalystLecturerSociologistArchaeologistHuman ResourcesTalent Acquisition
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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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The demand for cultural anthropology graduates is increasing in India. Their demand is in fields like medicine, teaching, journalism, social work, etc.The study of cultural anthropology promotes awareness and respect for the variety of human civilizations.It encourages tolerance and empathy for cultural diversity.It facilitates cross-cultural communication and teamwork.Sheds light on cultural shift and societal dynamics.Uses cross-cultural insights to help answer global concerns.Conserves and records the customs and knowledge of the indigenous people.
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Saanya Kalra
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Cultural Anthropology is a good field of study if you are soemone who is intrigued by different cultures, societies, architechture and linguistics. For pursuing Cultural Anthropology, you can opt for a B.A. course in the same specialisation whereas if you primerly want to study Anthropology, you can even go for B.Sc Anthropology. The admissions to Anthropology courses are usually merit-based. As far as it being the right choice is concerned, then yes, it will be the right choice if that is what you want to have your career in anthropology.
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Fatima Faridi
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It is a 2 year programme. Its fees is Rupees 4632. The eligibility criteria is 45% in graduation. Candidate must have completed graduation in Arts stream with Anthropology (Arts), Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology as subject with above mentioned marks from any recognized University/Institute.
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The Department of Anthropology at Panjab University, Chandigarh, has established its academic excellence in the field of Anthropology ever since its inception in 1960 by Late Professor S. R. K. Chopra, F. N. A. , as its founder head. The Department is well known for its researches in the fields of palaeoanthropology, palaeoecology, human growth and development, forensic anthropology, genetic epidemiology, twin studies, medical anthropology, and socio-cultural anthropology. It has made notable discoveries of primate and other mammalian fossils from the Siwaliks. It has on its faculty highly competent & efficient members whose work is in
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