Academic Catalog 2019-20

HCS 1104 Ethnography

An introduction to ethnographic field work, a participant-based qualitative method for observing cultural phenomena and social organization in an effort to better understand the knowledge, beliefs and values guiding a particular socio-cultural group. Over the course of the semester students will learn the primary theories, principles, and practices guiding ethnographic field work while conducting an ethnographic study of a chosen research problem. Students will utilize the methods of ethnography to collect, analyze and present data gathered during fieldwork.

Credits

3.00 units

Cross Listed Courses

HCS 3104