Ethnography in Social Science

Education facts

Code: SANN06

<p>Social anthropology is vital for understanding how different cultures perceive and engage with the world. This course gives you an in-depth exploration of theories challenging basic assumptions of our own thinking by contrasting them with other ways of perceiving reality.</p><p>In this course, you will explore contemporary anthropological theories that in one way or another challenge fundamental assumptions in modern Western thinking. Is “development” something self-evident or even positive? What do we really mean by “humanitarian”? </p><p>In this course, you will explore: </p><ul><li>Major theoretical developments in recent decades, including their historical and social context </li><li>How leading theoretical frameworks are engaged within mainstream research </li><li>How to critically assess and apply theoretical perspectives </li><li>How to identify gaps in knowledge and areas for future research </li></ul><p>The course is part of the Master’s programme in Social Anthropology, but it can also be taken as a stand-alone course. </p>

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires the equivalent of a Swedish bachelor's degree with a major in social sciences, and 60 credits in social anthropology, sociology or an equivalent discipline.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ethnography in Social Science

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %