How to Write the Major Proposal  

As part of the application process for the major, you should write a one-page major proposal in which you consider the following questions: 

  • How did you find out about anthropology and what motivated you to major in it? 
  • Do you have specific topical or career interests? 
  • Are you primarily interested in a specific anthropological subfield (sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, or biological anthropology)?   
  • Do you have interest in a specific world area(s)?  
  • Are you considering study abroad, a field school, or some other kind(s) of practical experience as part of your anthropological training? 
  • Are you considering doing an Honors Thesis?  If so, what might be your overall topic(s)? 
  • Do you have any particular aims or learning goals in the major?  
  • What are your plans after graduation? 
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