Seminar in ethnography and fieldwork
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
This advanced course in anthropology engages closely with discussions and debates about ethnographic research, ethics, and representation.
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Subjects
- Ethics
Course programme
1 meeting / week, 2 hours / meeting
This advanced course in anthropology engages closely with discussions and debates about ethnographic research, ethics, and representation.
Students are required to give two seminar presentations, in which they offer a critical evaluation of positions represented in readings for their chosen days. Written documentation of those presentations will be due the week following the presentation. A final research paper of 15-20 pages will be due on Ses #12. Prospectus for this paper due on Ses #5.
Grading will be based on:
Please see the readings page for a schedule and list of readings. Look for used or new copies online or in local bookstores.
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Seminar in ethnography and fieldwork