Doing Anthropology

Centre of West African Studies, School of History and Cultures

College of Arts and Law

Details

Code 08793

Level of study First Year

Credit value 10

Semester 1 or 2 depending on staff availability

Module description

This course offers a broad introduction to anthropological approaches to society and culture. It focussed on ethnography, the practice of 'doing anthropology' both in Africa and elsewhere. We use film and written texts to open up and discuss central ideas and debates in anthropology.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and classes