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Anthropology 101
How anthropologists study culture through fieldwork, and the ethics of studying people.
Anthropology 101
How anthropologists study culture through fieldwork, and the ethics of studying people.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Explain what culture means to anthropologists.
- Describe participant observation and its ethics.
- Compare two accounts of the same practice.
Modules
- What anthropologists do. Fieldwork and the comparative method.
- Culture and meaning. Kinship, ritual, food and objects.
- Ethics of research. Consent, harm and who speaks for whom.
- Anthropology at home and abroad. Studying diasporas and one's own community.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
This course is shared by IDCDC and KCO. Course codes: IDCDC-SSC-02 (IDCDC) and KCO-SSC-02 (KCO).