SA5010 Research Methods in Social Anthropology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

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Module Staff

TBC

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Module description

This module aims to examine the methodology of anthropological research through close attention to the relationship between method and fieldwork experience. In particular, students are led into readings of fieldwork diaries, journals and letters, and invited to consider the experience of fieldwork and anthropological research in the round [i.e. not just as methodology for data collection]. A core focus is on what else about fieldwork experience and anthropological research practice we can learn from looking at diaries and letters rather than just at published ethnographic monographs.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

2 x 3,500 word essays

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture, 1 seminar.