University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Dec 06, 2025  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026

ANTH 438 - Ethnographic Field Methods

(3 units) CO14
This course focuses on ethnographic methods, including research design and ethics, fieldwork, data analysis, and scholars’ responsibilities to research participants and collaborators.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101  

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. survey the anthropological literature and resources regarding field research.
2. develop research questions and proposals appropriate to conducting ethnographic fieldwork.
3. articulate methods of inquiry and how they engage with the discipline of anthropology.
4. assess ethical issues involved in ethnographic research.


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