CMAS 5310 - Ethnographic Methods Capstone

3 hrs

In-depth study of ethnographic research methods including participant-observation, project design, and data collection and analysis. Emphasis on applied methodologies, ethical issues of fieldwork in minority communities and focused practice in writing field notes and employing different genres of ethnographic writing including narrative, experimental and collaborative forms. Students will produce a capstone thesis or creative portfolio.
Prerequisite: At least 6 hours of upper division CMAS courses or consent of instructor.
Offered: Spring.