Fieldwork in cultural Anthropology: Methods and Ethics

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Fieldwork in cultural Anthropology: Methods and Ethics

Learning Objectives 1. Distinguish between ethnography & ethnology. 2. Identify major ethnographic techniques & what type of information is gained from each technique. 3. Outline the history & development of ethnography. 4. Summarize how anthropologists study cultures. 5. Describe the scientific method and how it is used to develop theories of cultural change and diversity.

Outline of lecture Scientific Method Ethnography Ethical Issues Techniques Survey Research Ethical Issues

Scientific method

Scientific method _______________________ _______________ _______________________________ ________________________________________ A process used by scientists to find out information about the natural and social world It must be testable, include empirical evidence and have an element of skepticism and creativity

Scientific method What is a hypothesis? ____________________________________ _____________________________________ .

Scientific method Hypotheses are subject to ____________________ Must be _______________ ______________________ ________________________

Scientific method What is a theory? ________________________________________ Can you think of an example of a theory? .

Scientific method Induction Deduction

Scientific method Four basic steps: _____________

Ethnography

Fieldwork The collection of data during an ______________ ______________________ with the people in whose ____________________ they are interested __________________

Data collection Qualitative 1. 2. Quantitative 1. 2.

Participant Observation Basic research method Live in the same housing Eat the same food Wear similar clothing Learn the language Regular activities AND special events ‘Walk the walk, talk the talk’

Participant Observation Best way to _________________________ __________________________ Allows for _________________________ contact with the ___________

Participant Observation Benefits __________ _____________ The ___________ effect: ____________________ ____________________

Observation Look at everything: ____________ Obtain _________________ __________________ ____________ Obtain _________________

Interviews Interviews 1. 2. What information can be gained from these types of interviews?

Ethics and Responsibility in Cultural Anthropology Why did it come about? Dangers for the _____________ AAA standard code of ethics __________________

Risks associated with fieldwork

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