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Ethnography: theory, method and ethics

The subject of Sociology at the Department of Social Studies offers the doctoral course – Ethnography: Theory, Methods and Ethics, 7.5 credits in collaboration with the subject of social work. During the course, the boundaries between what characterizes ethnographic research compared to other qualitative approaches are discussed, and how ethnographic research has developed over time. The limitations and possibilities of ethnographic research are discussed. The relationships between theory, method and method development, research ethics and ethnographic writing are the main themes of the course. In addition to these, the relationship of ethnographic research to politics and social development is discussed. During the course, ethnographic fieldwork is practiced through field observations.

Course information

Number of credits

7.5 credits

Given by

Department of Social Studies

Open to

All doctoral students admitted to doctoral studies

Teaching language

Swedish or English depending on the composition of participants

Location

Distance learning

Next course occasion

Spring 2025

Study rate, or the equivalent

50%

Deadline for applications

30 Nov 2024

Prerequisites

Admission to the course requires that the student is admitted to doctoral studies.

Teaching method

The teaching on the course consists of lectures and seminars.

Course description

Course description Ethnography: theory, method and ethics

Preliminary planning

The course starts around the middle of February 2025 and runs at about half speed, until the middle of April. More information will be posted online during October.