University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am Lectures (Mon, Tue, Thu)

This module explores the emergence of fieldwork practice in social anthropology, and reflexively considers the social, methodological and theoretical relations produced through ethnography. The module follows a narrative of preparing, conducting and analyzing a fieldwork project by considering the development of fieldwork practices, new ethnographic subjects and urban anthropology before turning to students' own fieldwork projects and their interpretation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SA2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Weekly contact: 3 lectures and 1 tutorial, plus two additional workshops on coursework preparation over the course of the semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 48

Guided independent study hours: 160

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr T Crook