Introduction to Anthropological Themes and Issues - Internal examination with internal co-examiner

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1 Description of the supplementary subject in Globalisation and Development The provisions of the academic regulations The academic regulations for the supplementary subject in Globalisation and Development (2007) were prepared by the Board of Studies for the Institute of Anthropology, Archaeology and Linguistics and approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities on 26 September The academic regulations took effect on 1 September The academic direction and primary subject areas of the programme The objective of the supplementary subject is to give the student: anthropologically based knowledge of development issues in the traditional sense as well as globalisation processes and politics as they manifest and influence people and societies in different parts of the world today; a starting point for further studies or work in areas relating to development and globalisation, but the subject can also be taken as an independent course that can be relevant for students with an interest in international issues and anthropological theory and methodology; knowledge of key issues relating to research in globalisation and development. In addition, the student acquires insight into the application of specific anthropological methodologies in an intensive, case-based course. Academic skills and qualifications A supplementary subject in Globalisation and Development gives the student the following qualifications and competences: the ability to independently identify and clarify key concepts and issues within the study of globalisation and development; knowledge of anthropological theories and methods of analysis within globalisation and development research; theoretical and practical familiarity with specific ethnography methodologies, including participant observation. Qualifications: the ability to collect and process material relating to a particular issue within the field in an independent, systematic and source-critical manner; the ability to utilise anthropological knowledge about globalisation and development in relation to subject-specific and multidisciplinary issues; the ability to identify, analyse and assess how globalisation and development are perceived and affect local and national contexts, including in Denmark; the ability to apply theories about globalisation and development in practice, including anthropological theories, in order to analyse and relate in a qualified manner to current issues and phenomena within the field. Admission requirements and prerequisites To fulfil the admission requirements for enrolment in the programme, the student must have passed 18 months of study in another subject area. Structure of the degree programme Examination survey Module/annual examination Introduction to Anthropology and Ethnography Title of test/ Subject type/assessment Term/ECTS Introduction to Anthropological Themes and Issues - Internal examination with internal Marked 7-point scale First term 15 ECTS

2 Anthropological Methodology Theme Specialisation Bachelor s Project Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 1 - Internal examination without external Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 2 - Internal examination without external Globalisation and Development 1 - External examination with appointed external Globalisation and Development 2 - External examination with appointed external Bachelor s Project - External examination with appointed external Pass/fail Pass/fail Marked 7-point scale Marked 7-point scale Marked 7-point scale First term 5 ECTS 5 ECTS First term 10 ECTS Second term 10 ECTS Second term 15 ECTS Box diagram First term Introduction to Anthropological Themes and Issues 15 ECTS Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 1 5 ECTS Globalisation and Development 1 10 ECTS Second term Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 2 5 ECTS Globalisation and Development 2 10 ECTS Bachelor s Project 15 ECTS Regulations and guidelines for academic progress The student can only enrol in the examination in Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 2 after passing the examination in Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 1. The student can only enrol in the examination in the Bachelor s project after passing all examinations in the first term of the supplementary subject. Individual disciplines and examinations in the degree programme Introduction to Anthropology and Ethnography Introduction to Anthropological and Ethnographical Theory and History gives the student the following qualifications and competences: Qualifications Upon completion of the programme, the student will have knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: knowledge of the history of anthropological theory; the ability to analyse and assess anthropological and ethnographical issues with a view to acquiring a better understanding of social and cultural practices in both and foreign cultures;

3 the ability to independently describe and discuss key anthropological concepts, theories and issues. Competences the ability to process, analyse and assess complex scientific issues from an anthropological point of view; the ability to analyse and contemplate current issues relating to human and cultural behaviour in the world through knowledge and understanding of anthropological theories and concepts; the ability to form a comprehensive view of different types of information and data and on that basis select and acquire relevant knowledge. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Introduction to Anthropological Themes and Issues Objective: is able to explain anthropological and ethnographical issues clearly and coherently; demonstrates knowledge of relevant theories and key concepts necessary to answer a given question; understands the theoretical and methodological basis of a text. The instruction is a combination of joint lectures and classroom lessons with contributions from teachers and students. The course also includes minor exercises in analysis. The discipline provides an introduction to anthropological and ethnographical work, issues, theories and key concepts. Examinees Product Product Individual Combined Set question 45 minutes 24 hour(s) Usual Defence written and oral The examination question is handed out 24 hours before the oral examination. The written part consists of the preparation of a synopsis of max. two pages. This synopsis and any overheads are the only materials during the oral examination. Duration: 45 minutes including, of which 15 minutes are spent on the oral presentation based on the synopsis and 20 minutes on the oral examination. The written and verbal parts are subject to a combined assessment. Anthropological Methodology The Anthropological Methodology module teaches the student the following qualifications and competences: Qualifications Upon completion of the programme, the student will have knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: basic understanding of the process involved in ethnographic methodology, of how to formulate a hypothesis, of participant observation and field interviews, as well as the analysis and description of collected material;

4 practical knowledge of ethnographic methodology, including experience in planning and carrying out a minor, specific ethnographic investigation; knowledge of the ethical issues involved in the preparation and execution of fieldwork; the ability to use ethnographical methodologies to collect data/information and subsequently analyse the collected material in the light of an anthropological issue. Competences: the ability to adopt a critical approach to a number of the analytical and methodological possibilities and limitations that exist within qualitative methodology; the ability to work in a targeted manner, both independently and in cooperation with fellow students or teachers. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 1 Objective: demonstrates knowledge of ethnographical methodologies, in particular participant observation and interviews; demonstrates skills in the formulation of a hypothesis and project description; demonstrates knowledge of ethical issues relating to field work; demonstrates an understanding of methodological issues relating to the application of qualitative methodologies. 2 x 3 days of intensive full-time instruction. The students are expected to read the syllabus before the instruction commences. The instruction takes place in groups with contributions from teachers and students and also comprises a number of practical exercises in interview technique and participant observation. The objective of the discipline is to give the student an introduction to and practical experience with ethnographical methodology. Methodology Exercise 1 is an intensive course that includes an introduction to important aspects of an ethnographical investigation, e.g. formulation of a hypothesis, questions, choice of methodology, data collection through interviews and participant observation, analysis and presentation of results. These aspects are discussed and illustrated by means of examples from literature, student contributions and practical exercises. During the course, the students work independently or in groups with the formulation of individual exercise projects that are carried out towards the end of the course. Examinees Product Product Individual Class attendance Active, regular and satisfactory participation in at least five sixths of course exercises and approval of the project description for a minor ethnographical investigation. 2. Ethnographical Methodology Exercise 2

5 Objective: is able to explain the exercise process, its work methods and results in a clear and coherent manner; demonstrates skills in applying ethnographical methodologies, in particular participant observation and interviews; demonstrates knowledge of ethical issues relating to field work; demonstrates an understanding of methodological issues relating to the application of qualitative methodologies; demonstrates skills in analysing and communicating own collected material. Independent completion of a minor ethnographical investigation. The objective of the discipline is to give the student an introduction to ethnographical methodology and practical experience via a minor ethnographical investigation that the student independently plans and carries out. On the basis of the project description prepared in Methodology Exercise 1. Examinees Product Product Individual Written Topic of own 7 day(s) Submission choice A written assignment on a topic of own choice. Scope: max. 10 pages. The project description must be attached to the final report. The examination can be completed together with other students, however, individual assessment of all sections of the assignment, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion, must be possible. It must therefore be evident from the assignment for which section each individual student is responsible. A maximum of three students can take part in the assignment. Theme Specialisation Upon completion of the programme, the student will have knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: knowledge of anthropological theories and methods of analysis within globalisation and development research; knowledge of general and multidisciplinary issues within globalisation and development research. Competences the ability to collect and process material relating to a particular issue within the field in an independent, systematic and source-critical manner; the ability to understand and assess globalisation and development theories with respect to their view on culture as well as their relevance and validity in the context of development; the ability to partake in the identification of social and cultural processes in a globalisation and development context. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Globalisation and Development 1

6 Objective: demonstrates insight into key themes, concepts and theories relating to globalisation and development studies; demonstrates understanding of the use of discussed theories and/or methodologies to perform practical analyses of aspects of globalisation and development. Classroom lessons The objective of the discipline is to give the student knowledge of key themes, basic concepts and theories relating to globalisation and development with special emphasis on anthropological perspectives. The course provides an introduction to development issues and politics in an historical perspective and describes how the globalisation project has replaced traditional national development projects. Examinees Product Product Individual Written Set question 7 day(s) Submission Examination: A set written home assignment of seven days duration. Scope: max. 10 pages. 2. Globalisation and Development 2 Objective: demonstrates insight into one or more themes relating to globalisation and development with special emphasis on anthropological perspectives and contributions; demonstrates an understanding of the use of discussed theories and/or methodologies to perform practical analyses of globalisation and development; demonstrates knowledge of current issues and recent theoretical schools of thought; is able to explain and discuss the theoretical background of different approaches and positions. Classroom lessons The discipline gives the students knowledge of and insight into specific aspects of globalisation and development. The theme can be e.g. violence and conflicts, poverty and social justice, aid policies, environment and development or health and welfare issues. The theme varies from year to year.

7 Examinees Product Product Individual Written Topic of own choice Examination: A written home assignment on a topic of own choice. Scope: max. 15 pages. Submission Bachelor s Project Upon completion of the programme, the student will have knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: the ability independently or in groups to undertake an in-depth analysis, discussion and contemplation of a complex scientific topic of anthropological relevance that is anchored within the field of globalisation and development; knowledge of the literature relevant to the topic, including anthropological literature, and the ability to subsequently analyse and assess key theories, issues and debates, including their relationship to anthropology, in the student s own project; knowledge and proficiency in written communication about a complex empirical and theoretical product in an academic context. Competences skills in processing, analysing and assessing complex multidisciplinary issues; knowledge of and experience with communication of a professional/multidisciplinary issue using a written form of presentation; the ability to form a comprehensive view of and acquire insight into different types of information and data in order to select and acquire relevant knowledge; the ability to work in a project-oriented manner, including planning and carrying out project work followed by considerations regarding the use of time and work resources. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Bachelor s Project Objective: demonstrates thorough knowledge of the literature relating to the chosen topic; processes the topic analytically and contemplates relevant anthropological issues. Individual and group supervision. The objective of the discipline is to give the student an opportunity, independently but under supervision, to formulate a hypothesis relating to globalisation and development and via independent work acquire in-depth and thorough knowledge of the literature relating to the topic. The module gives the student an opportunity to combine issues relating to the student s core subject with anthropological issues. The project must deal with an issue that can be processed using anthropological theories and methodologies. The topic of the project is agreed with and approved by the supervisor.

8 Examinees Product Product Individual Written Topic of own Submission choice For the examination, the student prepares a bibliography that must be approved beforehand by the supervisor. The Bachelor s project must include a summary in German, English, French or Spanish of max. one page in length. If the Bachelor s project is written in a foreign language, except for Norwegian and Swedish, the summary must be in. The academic content of the assignment carries the most weight in the assessment, but the summary is also taken into account. Examination: A written home assignment on a topic of own choice. Scope: max. 20 pages, excluding the summary. The examination can be completed together with other students, however, individual assessment of all sections of the assignment, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion, must be possible. It must therefore be evident from the assignment for which section each individual student is responsible. A maximum of three students can take part in the assignment. Scope: max. 20 pages per student, excluding the summary.