SC832-6-FY-CO:
Research Project: Anthropology
2017/18
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
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Requisites for this module
SC277 or SC278
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BA LL36 Social Anthropology,
BA LL3P Social Anthropology (Including Year Abroad),
BA LL6P Social Anthropology (Including Placement Year),
BA LL37 Social Anthropology with Human Rights,
BA LL38 Social Anthropology with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad),
BA LL39 Social Anthropology with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)
Many undergraduates in the Department of Sociology at Essex carry out a research project in the final year of their degree. The third-year project in Anthropology offers you the opportunity to focus on this topic in a research context. You will find that this can be an extremely worthwhile learning experience. Carrying out a project improves your employability skills, and can be a springboard to postgraduate study.
The project can take a variety of forms ranging from empirical research using methods such as participant observation, ethnographic research, interviews, and content analysis to library based theoretical work. Unlike other assignments, it involves you conducting and writing-up a piece of individual, autonomously designed research.
The undergraduate anthropology project is the equivalent of one full year module in your degree course and must be between 10,000 and 12,000 words in length. It runs in parallel with your other third year modules - although some of you may choose to begin work on your project during the summer term following your second year.
While you will receive guidance from the project director and your supervisor, ultimately the success of your research will depend on the way in which you develop your ideas and plan and execute your project.
Aims
The project provides an opportunity for students to research and produce a substantial piece of original work. It is designed to draw together all of the knowledge that the student has acquired on the programme and will enable them to develop and demonstrate analytical, judgmental and communication skills.
Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing the project the student will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Knowledge of key anthropological concepts and theories
Knowledge of the principles of research design and the main approaches to data collection, especially participant observation
Knowledge of the principles of ethnographic interviewing
Knowledge of the epistemological, ethical and political dimensions of anthropological research
An ability to develop a reasoned argument
An ability to formulate anthropological questions
An ability to summarise, report and evaluate arguments, texts and findings
An ability to frame a research proposal and to identify and apply the appropriate research methods
An ability to understand, summarise and critically assess anthropological work
Ability to produce independent work
An ability to frame a research proposal and to identify and apply the appropriate research methods.
An ability to conduct and present a small scale piece of anthropological research
An ability to present ideas and evidence to others in a clear and concise manner
An ability to identify problems and propose solutions
An ability to plan work and manage time and an ability to reflect on their own work and respond constructively to the comments of others
The purpose of the lectures is to prepare students to design and conduct their BA dissertation. The topics of the five lectures include: (i) Choosing the theme of the [project and specifying research questions; (ii) Preparing review of the literature relevant to the selected topic; (iii) Research methods and ethical concerns; (iv) Collecting data and analysing the findings; and (v) Structuring and writing the dissertation.
BA dissertations should include the following sections:
Introduction stating the topic and purpose of study and it specific research questions
Presentation of research methods
Review of the relevant literature
Presentation and discussion of the collected data
Conclusion
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This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Research Project Anthropology |
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100% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Sandya Hewamanne, email: skhewa@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Sandya Hewamanne
Jane Harper, Undergraduate Administrator, Telephone 01206 873052, email jharper (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Lydia Martens
The University of Keele
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 6 hours, 5 (83.3%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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