AN4007 - Ethnographic Research Methods
Credit points: |
6 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
|
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available only to students admitted to the BA(Hons), BSocSc(Hons)and GradDipSocSc.
A directed reading seminar on the nexus between theory and method. Students are required
to undertake intensive reading and discussion of a body of empirical and/or theoretical
material and consider this in relation to their own research projects. Ethical issues
and dilemmas of ethnographic research will be discussed. Students will be given the
opportunity to learn various ethnographic fieldwork techniques through practical exercises
and/or a field excursion.
Learning Outcomes
- acquire the skills required to engage in research associated with higher degree research
projects;
- demonstrate knowledge of anthropological research methods;
- cultivate a critical understanding of key debates in areas of research ethics, theory
and methodology.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Field notes - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AN4001, AN4002, AN4003, AN4004, AN4005 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Rosita Henry. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 18 hours online workshops
- 21 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Rosita Henry. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 18 hours online workshops
- 21 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.