AMST 303 - Ethnography in America

Institution:

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Description:

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. Prerequisites: One lower-level social sciences or humanities course focused on American society or culture, or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umbc.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 455-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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