AMST 303 - Ethnography in America

(3.00)

The focus of this course is to learn ethnographic techniques for understanding self and culture in America. How do we learn about the shared ideals, beliefs and values of different groups of people from their perspective? The course provides practical experience in systematic observation and interviewing. It also includes readings and discussion of such issues as ethics; the ethnographic voice; the relationship of autobiography, novels and other ethnographic literature of American life; as well as the notion of objectivity and subjectivity in analysis and description. Recommended Preparation: One lower-level social sciences or humanities course focused on American society or culture .

Components: Lecture