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Semester 1
Ethnological Fieldwork Methods (SCET10032)
Subject
Scottish Ethnology
College
CAHSS
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
3
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Visiting students must have a background within the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Course Summary
The course focuses on the practice of undertaking ethnological fieldwork as well as on the issues and theories surrounding it. It is primarily aimed at students studying the discipline of ethnology. Students will undertake their own fieldwork as part of the course and will reflect on the experience. Please note that in 20/21 face to face fieldwork opportunities may be limited and subject to risk assessment. Issues to be addressed include questioning techniques, archiving and ethics. Concepts such as reflexivity, reciprocity, fieldback and Intangible Cultural Heritage will be explored. Key texts will guide the learning and teaching.
Course Description
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%
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