University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 24, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

ANTH 638 - Ethnographic Field Methods

(3 units)
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

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.
5. articulate relationships between ethnographic research and their individual programs of study.


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