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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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