Unit name | Research Methods in Anthropology |
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Unit code | ARCHM0080 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Tantam |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is designed to introduce anthropological research design and data analysis using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Sessions on anthropological methods will include ethnographic, reflexive and visual methods, as well as survey, interview and focus-group design. Sessions on data and analyses, will include qualitative techniques, statistical analyses and hypothesis testing. Sessions on research ethical and governance procedures, will consider the rights of research participants, as well as issues of confidentiality and legality. By the end of this unit students will be able to design their own anthropological research project, critically evaluate the research practice, data and interpretation of others, and conduct their own analyses.
Aims:
Weekly lectures and practicals, supported by self-direct activities.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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