Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE ANT3062

 
TITLE Research Seminar

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Anthropological Sciences

 
DESCRIPTION This seminar is for undergraduate or post-graduate students who are conducting their own research for a dissertation. The aim is to discuss problems to do with analysis and writing up one's work, especially in the light of theoretical interests and methodologies current in social and cultural anthropology. Participants will be expected not only to discuss their own research at various stages of its development, but also to offer constructive criticism of the research of fellow participants.

Readings:

- M. Herzfeld. 2001. Anthropology: Theoretical Practice in Culture and Society (UNESCO);
- Moore (ed.). 2000. Anthropological Theory Today (Polity).

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES This study-unit is offered to B.A. (Hons) Anthropology and B.A. Anthropology students only.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment SEM1 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Ranier Fsadni

 

 
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