ANTH 261 - Urban Anthropology: Chester

3 Credit(s)

In this course, students embark on a guided exploration of the history and culture of the city of Chester, PA. Students learn the research methods employed by anthropologists working in modern urban centers and then partner with a community service organization in Chester to conduct their own original fieldwork. As participant-observers, students not only get firsthand experience interacting with local residents and investigating the culture of a community service organization, they also provide a valuable service to the city Widener calls “home.”
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite.