ASM5290 - Into the field: The theory and practice of Ethnography

Leader(s): John Bradley

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Theoretical foundations for researching and analyzing cultural and social aspects of specific societies. Discussion will centre on theories associated with French structuralism and post-structuralism and British Social theory cultural studies. Each of these will be examined for its respective treatment of the relationship between individual creativity, culture and society and for their impact on the theory of ethnographic research.

Assessment

One seminar paper (3000 words): 40%
Essay (6000 words): 60%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week