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The number of students pursuing Circumpolar Studies at any one time varies a lot because it is a focus within the already relatively small Anthropology graduate program at Brown. Recently there have been between three and six Circumpolar focused students in residence out of the approximately 20 for the Anthropology Department as a whole.
Anthropology grad. students at Brown form a close community where their diverse interests make for a stimulating mix of ideas, very different from large programs where many students with similar interests compete for financial support and faculty attention. This means that students must be self-motivated and resourceful to make connections outside the Department. Although having diverse areal and intellectual interests themselves, Circumpolar students and faculty provide a professional and social environment for each other on campus, in the field, and at conferences.
Students interested in Circumpolar Studies at Brown apply for the regular M.A. or Ph.D. program in Anthropology and must compete with the regular applicant pool for admission and funding. Once admitted they work with faculty to tailor coursework and research to fit their Circumpolar interests. Those interested in Circumpolar Studies at Brown are urged to contact Professor Doug Anderson or another faculty member whose interests match theirs for more information.
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