Anthropology in Practice
Syllabus, Master's level, 5KA407
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 5KA407
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Cultural Anthropology A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 17 December 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology
Entry requirements
Students admitted to any of one or two year Master programme within humanities and social sciences or with a B.A exam in humanities or social sciences.
Content
Contents
The objective of the course is to focus on how anthropological practice works in applied contexts, especially that of international development cooperation. The course will be based on lectures by academics and professionals working in ministries, government organisations, consultancy firms and NGOs combined with practical assignments such as the writing of policy papers, baseline studies and literature reviews, as well as to elaborate Terms of References and assess policy documents.
Instruction
The course is comprised of one or more of the following forms: lectures, seminars, field practise and/or counselling. Language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The examination will be in one or more of the following forms: home exam, memo writing, group work, active seminar participation and/or oral exam.