At a glance
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Master's
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- Theoretical PositionsFocus on key theorists like Freud, Lacan, Butler, Agamben, Zizek, Foucault, and Mbembe.
- Ethnographic EngagementAnalysis of current ethnographies on social and moral experience, illness, and violence.
- Methodology and EthicsEmphasis on the methods, writing, and ethical frameworks of anthropological research.
This program focuses on theoretical approaches and contemporary debates within Medical Anthropology. It examines key thinkers and their contributions to understanding subjectivity, illness, violence, and social/moral experiences. The curriculum includes critical engagement with ethnographic texts and the methodologies, writing styles, and ethical considerations involved in anthropological research.
Curriculum
The program explores advanced theoretical concepts and new ethnographic research in Medical Anthropology. It is structured around two key courses that delve into subjectivity and social/moral experiences.
- Year 1/Course 1
- Theories of Subjectivity in Current AnthropologyAnthropology 2785
- Year 1/Course 2
- New Ethnographies in the Anthropology of Social and Moral ExperienceAnthropology 2876 (formerly Anthropology 276)
Careers
This program is part of the Nieman Fellowship, which aims to support journalists. The fellowship year is designed to be intellectually enriching and to broaden understanding of critical issues.
- Journalist
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for this programme?
- Applicants must be journalists with a minimum of five years of full-time media experience. Specific academic requirements are not detailed, and prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the program administrator with questions.
- What is the duration of the Medical Anthropology programme?
- The programme structure indicates content for 'Year 1/Course 1' and 'Year 1/Course 2', suggesting a one-year duration.
- What are the tuition fees for international students?
- Tuition fees vary and are due by the payment deadline. Payment can be made through various methods including international bank transfers.
- What career paths does this programme prepare students for?
- This programme is part of the Nieman Fellowship and primarily supports journalists, with roles such as 'Journalist' listed.
- How do I apply for this programme?
- Applications require an online submission including essays, a professional profile and study proposal summary, work samples, and three letters of recommendation.
- When is the application deadline?
- The application deadline for international applicants is December 1, and for U.S. applicants, it is January 31.
Entry requirements
JournalistsMinimum of five years of full-time media experience.
Specific academic requirements beyond professional experience are not detailed for this fellowship program. Applicants are encouraged to contact fellowship program administrator Nicole Arias with questions.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees vary and are due by the payment deadline. Payment can be made via e-checks, paper checks (drawn on a US bank), credit/debit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover), or international bank transfers through TransferMate. A payment plan is available for admitted degree candidates.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees vary and are due by the payment deadline. Payment can be made via e-checks, paper checks (drawn on a US bank), credit/debit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover), or domestic bank wires through TransferMate. A payment plan is available for admitted degree candidates.
LivingLiving costs are not specified.
Full payment of tuition and fees is required by the payment deadline. If registering after the deadline, immediate payment is necessary. Returned checks incur a $25 charge.
How to apply
1. Complete Online ApplicationSubmit all required components through the online application portal.
2. Submit EssaysWrite a personal statement (up to 1,000 words) detailing your journalistic experience, career plans, and goals, and a study proposal (up to 500 words) outlining how you plan to spend your year at Harvard, identifying relevant resources. Book proposals are ineligible.
3. Provide Professional InformationInclude a professional profile and a summary of your study proposal.
4. Submit Work SamplesProvide examples of your journalistic work.
5. Arrange Letters of RecommendationSecure three letters of recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for this programme?
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Applicants must be journalists with a minimum of five years of full-time media experience. Specific academic requirements are not detailed, and prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the program administrator with questions.
What is the duration of the Medical Anthropology programme?
+
The programme structure indicates content for 'Year 1/Course 1' and 'Year 1/Course 2', suggesting a one-year duration.
What are the tuition fees for international students?
+
Tuition fees vary and are due by the payment deadline. Payment can be made through various methods including international bank transfers.
What career paths does this programme prepare students for?
+
This programme is part of the Nieman Fellowship and primarily supports journalists, with roles such as 'Journalist' listed.
How do I apply for this programme?
+
Applications require an online submission including essays, a professional profile and study proposal summary, work samples, and three letters of recommendation.
When is the application deadline?
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The application deadline for international applicants is December 1, and for U.S. applicants, it is January 31.