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  1. Thanks rising_star. As I mentioned in my OP, the reason I thought this is because two professors I've contacted stated that my use of Orientalism is more relevant to cultural studies than anthropology. While they said that Orientalism has been influential in anthro, they stated that other theories that are more relevant to anthro (such as ethnicity) should be used in my paper. I'm not sure why they said that, which is why I'm asking for thoughts on this. I've read a few things on Orientalism in anthropology, but if you do have any relevant readings, can you please share what they are? Thank you
  2. Hello everyone, New here, also applying to Fall 2017. Must of my applications are actually going to area studies, but in some cases I'm applying to social anthropology. I have my topic and idea ready, but I'm still not sure how fitting it is for anthropology because I've gotten mixed reactions from profs, who said my use of Orientalism in my research is more cultural studies than anthropology. So, still having to figure some things out, even though I'm sure of what I want to research.
  3. Hi everyone, I'm applying to PhD programs in Fall 2017 but a lot of faculty I have contacted have given me a mixed response regarding as to where my research interest fits. I already have a detailed proposal of my topic (I'm also applying to the UK, as well as the US, and the UK requires a detailed one), which focuses on the Middle East, nationalism, and Orientalism. After sharing with some anthropologists my idea, which they said they were interested in, they also said that my focus on Orientalism is more related to cultural studies than anthropology (which I don't particularly understand as I know that anthropologists have used Orientalism, which they also agreed that anthropologists have done). I would like to learn from to use the methodologies of anthropology. But, I'm very interested in studying society using postcolonial or critical theory - which it appears is not so relevant in anthropology? (please correct me if I'm wrong). Meanwhile, Middle East programs such as those at Columbia have a very strong focus on critical theory and postcolonial theories, which is what I want. But, they will not give me the disciplinary training (or degree) that I would like from Anthropology. Any feedback on this is greatly appreciated, as my academic background is not in anthropology and I'm quite confused about the disciplines and fields right now.
  4. Hi, For anyone studying Area Studies or Anthropology (or knows anything about them), your advice is much appreciated. I'm confused as to which department would most suit my topics of interest, as they would usually fit both (nationalism, ethnicity, orientalism, gender and society in the Middle East). I've never studied Anthropology before (not a known field where I live), but got very interested in it when reading books written from anthropological lenses about the Middle East. I'm interested in its methodologies (those that I know about, at least)- ethnographies, critical ethnographies, participant observations, reflexivity...etc. However, I can't say I'd pick up any anthropology book about another part of the world, unless it directly relates to my research and might inform it. However, I'm usually interested in Middle East topics ranging from politics, to anthropology, to history (most of all, though, anthropology). I understand that Anthropology is more prestigious career-wise than an Area-studies degree (or that the methods are considered more rigorous...etc.) But, what I'm really interested in knowing is really where I fit in more. I'm interested in faculty's work from both departments, usually, so I can't seem to use that as a basis. I can't help but feel that I'm missing some serious methodological or theoretical knowledge for not knowing which one works best for my interests. Would really appreciate some feedback on navigating this (I'm not really looking into what would be easier for me to get into as a program, etc., but rather the essential differences between them when I feel that my interests are in both).
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