Oct 06, 2024  
College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
College Catalog 2024-2025

ANTH 232 - Field Methods and Research Design


This course combines civic engagement with the fundamentals of ethnographic research needed for successful completion of a one to two-month field-based project. Learning modules will include: a) the ethics of social science research and human subjects review; b) research design and proposal; c) observation methods and field notes; d) interview methods and transcription; and e) qualitative data analysis. All students will conduct a joint research project in partnership with local community members to address a relevant social problem. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101  or ANTH 111 . Every other year. (4 Credits)