Issues in Contemporary Ethnography (856L6)
Issues in Contemporary Ethnography
Module 856L6
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Advanced critical understanding of the role of ethnography, as both method and text, in anthropology, and the changes in the genre and its associated methodology over the past 30 years.
a focus on photography, audio-visual, multisensory and virtual media).
Demonstrate a wide understanding of different theories of perception,
visual cultures and other sensory engagements in cultures across theAbility to critically evaluate and contextualise contemporary ethnographic texts within the discipline of anthropology.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of key contemporary ethnographic monographs.
Ability to express in written form reasoned and informed critical argument and judgement of contemporary ethnographic monographs.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000011111 |
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