Research Methods 1

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Research Methods in the Arts, Media and Literature 1:Grounded Theory & Ethnographic Methods
Leerdoelen	Upon successful completion of the course unit, students are: 1. Able to critically use ethnographic research methods in their own research and writing and design practical research plans using ethnographic methods while considering both the research potential of those methods and the potential impacts of that research on the individuals and communities studied and/or affected (Degree Program learning outcomes 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16) 2. Familiar with current state of affairs and current and past debates in various fields as they relate to the use of ethnographic research methods in those fields and the use of ethnographic methods to understand cultural artifacts and activities in particular cultural contexts (Degree Program learning outcomes 1-3, 7) 3. Able to develop theory through practice on a level adequate to the research MA (Degree Program learning outcomes 14, 15)
Omschrijving	The focus of this course will be qualitative ethnographic research methods like thick contextual or autoethnographic description, participant observation, interviewing, reflective dialogues, informant feedback processes, practice-based research, critical making, applied ethnomusicological endeavors, and others. For this class, we will be going into “the field” and practicing the essential skills of data collection and analysis, research planning and research ethics reflection, and autoethnographic reflection and writing in practice-based research contexts. From the beginning of the course until the final assignment, students will be working independently with a field site of their own choice. The individually chosen field site should be chosen based on relevance for the student’s research interests.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege
Toetsvorm	opdrachten (Students will be assessed on their ability to: 1. Complete actual fieldwork excursions and related assignments; 2. Contribute to discussions on course readings on ethnographic work; 3. Construct an analytical approach to handling ethnographic data; 4. Compile a research plan for continuing and expanding the ethnographic research that has been started during the course.)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. S.M. Strandvad
Docent(en)	dr. S.M. Strandvad ,dr. C.J. Tonelli
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs reader tba
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type ReMa Kunst- en Cultuurwetenschappen / Arts and Culture  (ReMa Arts, Media and Literary Studies) 1 semester I b verplicht