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Type of course

Course content

The course invites you for an exploration of what is anthropological knowledge.

We start by reading a selected ethnographic monograph, that will be discussed and analysed in relation to broader anthropological issues and debates.

Building upon this, you will learn how anthropological knowledge is produced, the challenges related to ethnographic fieldwork, and the value of ethnography.

Next, you will get the chance to prepare yourself - both conceptually and technically - to use the camera (for film, stills, and audio) as a research tool for the production and communication of anthropological knowledge.

Here the course will be centered around five selected audio-visual exercises that will be explored from technical, film language and anthropological perspectives. The video exercises will be conducted in pairs. The aim is to use the cultural encounters both within the team and externally in relation to the study subject to learn about practical cross-cultural communication.

Video-camera with sound equipment will be made available for you from the start of the course. Practicing on your own with the camera and learning from the experiences of your peers will contribute to the development of your skills.

Objectives of the course

Students who successfully complete this course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge - the candidate:

• knows the main methodological challenges of ethnographic research
• knows about the different steps in a research process which involves the use of the audio-video equipment
• knows how to analyse an ethnographic monograph                                         

• has general knowledge of the handling and use of the video camera, of field sound recording, and of image composition.

 

Skills - the candidate:

• is able to reflect on how knowledge is situated.
• is able to analyse how different ways of filming/recording imply different ways of looking at - and representing the world

• demonstrates an understanding of the analytic and narrative construction of an ethnographic monograph

General competence - the candidate:

• has knowledge of anthropology and anthropological knowledge
• awareness of the potential of using audio-visual equipment in research

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Consists of lectures, seminars, instruction and 5 practical exercises with supervision. The individual exercises will help the students to get acquainted with the camera and related technical equipment

The course consists of approximately 12 hours with lectures (6 lectures) and 20 hours with instructions.