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Field research is the central empirical method of social anthropology. Understanding of anthropological methods is a prerequisite not only for planning and conducting one's own research but also critically evaluating ethnographic work. In this course, participants will gain practical experience with different field research methods by practising recording, processing and evaluating data. Students will test methods on one other and learn about the roles of the researcher and the informant. In doing so, students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of different methods. At the same time, students will collect data on interests, problems, and the everyday life of Lucerne students. Over the semester, topics covered will include: phases of field research, ethnographic censuses, language learning, observation (participatory and systematic), survey and interview forms, network analysis, ethics of fieldwork, genealogical methods, extended case study, photography and video, and documentation.
Assessment: From week to week, students will undertake practical tasks, compiling the results into a learning portfolio at the end of the semester. Regular, punctual attendance and performance of these tasks are the prerequisites for the acquisition of a certificate of achievement. |