Anthropological linguistics will provide students with training in language
and communication from the broad cross-cultural perspective of Anthropology.
The program includes training in technical linguistics, anthropological
method and theory, and an area and language specialty of the student's
own choice. Training in anthropological linguistics provides the student
with technical and analytical skills that have significant applicability
in a wide variety of jobs. The student may also choose to continue on to
graduate study in linguistics or Linguistic Anthropology.
In the interconnected global world of today, anthropological linguistic
skills are important in international business and diplomatic
communication. The Japanese, for example, use anthropologists in
analyzing how to word ads to appeal to the American market.
Anthropological linguistic skills are also important in the field of
domestic communications, including television, print media, and
education. The student is encouraged to pursue independent projects
involving practical or theoretical use of anthropological
linguistics.