Key facts

Details for course being taught in current academic year
Level 1  -  12 credits  -  spring term

E-learning links

Study Direct: L6046 (09/10)

Resources

Timetable Link
course handbook 2009-10
workshop notes

Course description

Course outline

This course will introduce students to the practical and theoretical issues surrounding ethnographic research in anthropology and the social sciences more generally. These broad methodological concerns will be explored through a series of lectures on epistemology and methodology, followed by a group research project conducted by students themselves on a key anthropological theme; for example, food, space,

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1. Show a knowledge of anthropological research methods
2. Demonstrate awareness of the epistemological and methodological issues involved in ethnographic research
3. Demonstrate practical experience of conducting ethnographic research
4. Demonstrate an ability to analyse primary data drawn from their own research
5. Be able to present the results of their research in written and verbal form.

Generic outcomes
1. Ability to plan and execute a scheme of research
2. Teamworking
3. Experience of producing reports and making presentations.

Assessments

Resit mode of assessment

Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

Teaching methods

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Contact details

Dr Filippo Osella

Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/migration/profile102434.html

Dr Geert De Neve

Convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/migration/profile102363.html