- Course Code
- AT 3006
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Arnason
Pre-requisites
AT 2003 and AT 2508 or by permission of the Head of Department.
Notes
This course will normally be available only to single honours or designated degree students in Anthropology.
Overview
This course provides an introduction to the formulation of anthropological research questions and research design, discusses anthropological practice in the context of current issues in the philosophy of social science and language, deals with key questions surrounding fieldwork and participant observation, reviews a range of auxiliary study methods and practical techniques of data collection (including audio-recording and ethnographic film) and examines some of the gender implications and political and ethical issues raised by anthropological research.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (40%), research proposal (10%), research assignment (30%) and essay (20%).
Resit: In-course grades will be carried forward unless the student opts to resubmit course work.