Anthropology
Qualitative Methods in Anthropology
3 credits
A discussion of selected methods used to observe, describe, and interpret cultural phenomena and social organization, including participant observation, interviewing, ethnographic semantics, life histories, componential analysis, and photography. Attention will also be given to ethics in anthropological research and writing and to such analytic matters as the nature of description, conceptualization, generalization, and content analysis.
Average
86.8%
Students
164
Sections
13
Grade distribution. <50: 0, 50-54: 0, 55-59: 0, 60-63: 0, 64-67: 0, 68-71: 0, 72-75: 1, 76-79: 6, 80-84: 32, 85-89: 80, 90-100: 39.
Historical Averages
2014–2024
Lowest section avg
82.3%
Highest section avg
93.7%
Terms offered
11
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| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar | Full | Mon 14:00-17:00 | Hugh Gusterson |
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