Course - Ethnographic Method - SANT1022
SANT1022 - Ethnographic Method
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
How do social anthropologists observe, describe, compare and interpret society and culture? Through practical exercises in fieldwork techniques and interpretative methods, you will acquire basic skills in anthropological methods, and in research ethics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon completing the course, you will have acquired knowledge of ethnographic descriptive methods, comparative methods, and qualitative interpretive methods. Through a basic understanding of how empirical material is systematically explored, obtained, and interpreted, you will gain knowledge of how anthropological knowledge is created from the ground up. You will also have acquired knowledge of the socio-scientific premises of participant observation and ethical issues related to the study of people.
Skills
Students who have passed the course
- can apply basic methods in ethnographic fieldwork, such as participant observation and descriptions of social interactions and the material and natural environments in which interactions take place.
- can use methods such as conversations and informal interviews.
- can apply basic principles of interpretation in participant observation.
- can employ procedures to gather information and academic material for comparison and extended case studies.
- can reflect on ethical issues related to the study of people.
- can master relevant academic concepts, techniques, and forms of expression in ethnographic exploratory and comparative methods.
General Competence
- has insight into relevant ethical issues in the field.
- can plan and implement various methods independently and as a participant in a group, in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines.
- can convey central academic content on fundamental methodological issues and solutions in writing, orally, and through other relevant forms of expression. Can exchange views and experiences with others in the field and, through this, contribute to the development of good practices.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and practical exercises in fieldwork techniques, such as observations, interviews, and in some semesters audio-visual recordings. Some of the lectures may be given in English.
Please note that mandatory activities and lectures may start prior to the registration deadline.
Compulsory assignments
- Field exercises and submission of papers in seminars
Further on evaluation
The mandatory assignments in this course is field training and submissions in seminars. You'll find more information in Blackboard at the beginning of the semester. The mandatory activity will be assessed as approved or not approved, and has to be approved in order to be qualified for the exam.
The examination consists of a three-day home exam. The exam can be written in Norwegian, English or another Scandinavian language.
Retake the exam
It is possible to retake the exam. The examination is offered both semesters. The mandatory assignments can only be taken in the semester the course is taught, so in order to retake the exam at a different semester, your assignments must be approved.
Recommended previous knowledge
SANT1020 and SANT1021
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANT2100 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Social Anthropology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Social Anthropology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"