Module #1 Introduction to Digital Anthropology What is Digital Anthropology? Overview of the field, its importance, and applications.
Module #2 The Evolution of Anthropology in the Digital Age How traditional anthropology has adapted to the digital landscape, and the emergence of new subfields.
Module #3 Digital Ethnography:Methods and Approaches Introduction to digital ethnography, including online research methods, data collection, and analysis.
Module #4 Online Fieldwork:Challenges and Opportunities Conducting fieldwork in online environments, including issues of anonymity, ethics, and data quality.
Module #5 Digital Culture and Identity Exploring how digital technologies shape and reflect human culture, identity, and social norms.
Module #6 Social Media and Society The impact of social media on social relationships, communication, and power dynamics.
Module #7 Digital Inequality and the Digital Divide Analyzing the social and economic factors that influence access to and use of digital technologies.
Module #8 Cyberanthropology:Studying Virtual Worlds Examining online communities, virtual worlds, and the anthropology of gaming.
Module #9 Designer Anthropology:Collaborating with Industry How anthropologists can work with designers, engineers, and industry leaders to create more user-centered technologies.
Module #10 Digital Methods for Data Analysis Introduction to digital tools and techniques for data analysis, including natural language processing and machine learning.
Module #11 Visual Anthropology in the Digital Age Using digital technologies to create and analyze visual ethnographic data, including video, photography, and virtual reality.
Module #12 Ethics in Digital Anthropology Addressing ethical considerations in digital research, including privacy, consent, and data protection.
Module #13 Digital Anthropology and Policy How digital anthropology can inform policy-making and advocacy in areas such as technology, education, and health.
Module #14 Anthropology of Artificial Intelligence Examining the social and cultural implications of AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and transparency.
Module #15 Digital Anthropology and Global Health Applying digital anthropology to understand and address global health issues, including disease surveillance and health literacy.
Module #16 Digital Anthropology and Education How digital anthropology can inform the design and implementation of educational technologies and programs.
Module #17 Digital Anthropology and Business Applying digital anthropology to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and organizational culture.
Module #18 Digital Anthropology and Environmental Sustainability Examining the intersection of digital technologies and environmental sustainability, including issues of e-waste and digital activism.
Module #19 Case Studies in Digital Anthropology Real-world examples of digital anthropology in practice, including industry, academia, and non-profit sectors.
Module #20 Digital Anthropology and the Future of Work How digital anthropology can inform our understanding of the changing nature of work, including automation, gig economies, and remote work.
Module #21 Decolonizing Digital Anthropology Critically examining the legacy of colonialism in digital anthropology and exploring decolonial approaches to research and practice.
Module #22 Digital Anthropology and Power Dynamics Analyzing how digital technologies reflect and reinforce power structures, including issues of surveillance, control, and resistance.
Module #23 Digital Anthropology and Intersectionality Examining how digital technologies intersect with identity, including issues of race, gender, class, and ability.
Module #24 Participatory Digital Anthropology Involving participants in the research design and implementation process to create more inclusive and empowering research practices.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Digital Anthropology career
