Curriculum outline

Theoretical courses

The theoretical part consists of advanced courses that make you familiar with current anthropological theories, give you an in-depth knowledge of CASTOR’s core concepts (ethnicity, gender and sexual politics, religion, power, violence, justice, state, and globalization) with due attention to their multi-level dimensions, bring you up-to-date on recent ethnographic studies in your fieldwork area, and teach you how to use theory to analyse empirical data.

Methodological courses

The methodology part consists of courses about anthropological research. You get a full overview of anthropology’s principal research methods (observation, participant observation, life histories, ethnographic interviewing, and genealogies) including an intensive interview training in order to learn how to develop a research design attuned to current theoretical debates. Particular attention will be paid to the ethics of fieldwork and the professional responsibilities towards research subjects.