Fake News, Fake Science?: Reflections of Teaching Introduction to Biological Anthropology in the Era of Trump

Abstract

Author(s): Schaefer, Benjamin J | Abstract: Combating fake news and fradualent science can be incredibly taxing. In this paper, I reflect on teaching introduction to biological anthropology at a large university and incorporating old academic literature as a teaching document. By utilizing old biological anthropology literautre and encouraing students to post related articles allowed for class discussion to critically analyze the material. By fostering a dialogue between the student and the professor in this setting, it brought upon a more nuanced and meaningful way to tackle fake news in the era of fake news.