DOING ANTHROPOLOGY: ETHNOGRAPHIC METHODS

ANT3MQA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Doing Anthropology introduces students to the practice of Ethnography. Ethnography is qualitative social research, of relatively small scale, usually focused on a single setting or group. Data are collected through a range of techniques employed in fieldwork, but the emphasis is on participant observation and informal interviewing. Through class discussions and practical experience, students become familiar with these techniques.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Raymond Madden

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 30 credit points at 2nd year

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Being Ethnographic

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Madden, R

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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Other description: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply an anthropological perspective to local and global issues

02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in Anthropology

03. Evaluate diverse positions/arguments regarding a relevant topic in Anthropology

04. Present a brief and persuasive argument in Anthropology

05. Present a sustained complex written argument in Anthropology

06. Produce an original, well researched response to a relevant topic in Anthropology

07. Summarise research and arguments on a relevant topic in Anthropology

08. Work effectively in groups as a group member and/or leader

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raymond Madden

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,000-word research proposalThe assessment rubrics will be available on LMS.This is formative assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7
One 3,000-word ethnographic paper delimited as:Writing and Effort 30% Argument and Content 40%The assessment rubrics will be available on LMS.This is substantive assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	70	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8