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DESIGNING RESEARCH IN ANTHROPOLOGY

Module code: AN861
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: ANTHROPOLOGY
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Coordinator: Dr Pauline Garvey (ANTHROPOLOGY)

	Overview
	This is the first of a two-semester sequence in practical research preparation for postgraduate students in anthropology. The module�s objective is to prepare advanced postgraduate students to design an anthropological field research project and produce a written proposal outlining that project. The module provides a hands-on approach to anthropological research design and proposal writing. It reviews key epistemological, ethical and methodological considerations pertinent to ethnography, and against this background students begin the process of designing and developing the proposals for their own research.

Overview

This is the first of a two-semester sequence in practical research preparation for postgraduate students in anthropology. The module�s objective is to prepare advanced postgraduate students to design an anthropological field research project and produce a written proposal outlining that project. The module provides a hands-on approach to anthropological research design and proposal writing. It reviews key epistemological, ethical and methodological considerations pertinent to ethnography, and against this background students begin the process of designing and developing the proposals for their own research.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: understand the principles of research design in anthropology and the practicalities of anthropological fieldwork, and should feel confident to begin an independent field research project.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	This module cannot be repeated.

	Pre-Requisites
	BA 2.1 or permission to matriculate based on other considerations (e.g. experience in the field). Compulsory module for Anthropology MA students; open to Anthropology PhD students.

	Co-Requisites
	None

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Anthropology Department.

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