Anthropology and Ethnology - Cultural Differences and Transnational Process Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan

Overview

At Anthropology and Ethnology - Cultural Differences and Transnational Process from Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan is part of the CREOLE network: our students participate in short and long exchanges with partner institutions and in the 5-day summer intensive program for participants from Institutes and Departments of Anthropology in Maynooth, Ireland; Vienna, Austria; Lyon, France; Bern, Switzerland; Ljubljana, Slovenia; and Barcelona, Spain.

Key facts

It has a strong focus on changes that take place in contemporary societies around the world, and it is research oriented. Our students learn about contemporary theories in anthropology; how to independently conduct ethnographic research; critically reflect on the pending issues of our time; and intervene in them through public engagement.

In the Master’s Program you will:

• Gain an understanding of anthropological approaches to urgent societal changes in Europe and beyond;
• Learn ethnographic research methods (including an advanced training in visual anthropology) and anthropological theories applicable to the study of international migration, politics, medicine, economy, environment, and energy;
• Develop problem-solving skills and ability to provide policy and program recommendations;
• Study anthropology abroad and conduct your research in one of the partner institutions for one or two semesters.