Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit
ASM5290 - Into the field: The theory and practice of Ethnography
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
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%
Chief examiner(s)
Dr John Bradley
Contact hours
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
