This course offers students the opportunity to focus on a number of core anthropological research methods that characterise the way the the discipline collects information and uses it in the production of ethnography. The course also builds knowledge about the relationship of methods to the core aims, orientations and ethical obligations of the discipline. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical skills in anthropological methods and develop an understanding of the range of ethical issues and responsibilities involved in anthropological research.
The course aims to:
• present core ethnographic methods, introduce the basic tools and techniques
• introduce the basic tools and techniques of qualitative field research in anthropology
• introduce the basic elements of data analysis for qualitative materials, and
• provide research integrity and ethical training.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- develop a firm grounding in advanced anthropological method, particularly in the design and conduct of ethnographic research;
- critically analyse, reflect and closely examine their own ethnographic projects with respect to the central issues and debates in contemporary anthropology;
- develop the ability to critically engage in meaningful discussions about the strengths and problems of ethnographic representations; and
- further develop the ability to present their work from reading and research orally to peers in a seminar format.
Indicative Assessment
- Research methods paper, 4,000 words (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- Leading class discussion for one week with submission of a 1000 word summary of readings for that week. (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Completion of Research Integrity Training Workshop and the Human Ethics (ARIES) Training (10) [LO 1,2]
- Draft methodology section of research ethics application, 1500 words (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Participation at the weekly seminars (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 24 hours of contact over 12 weeks of seminars; and
b) 236 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed textbook but regular weekly readings which are made available online on Wattle
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
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Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5380 | 01 Apr 2024 | 01 Apr 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | In Person | N/A |