Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Global Ethnography
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Global Ethnography
Global Ethnography is a specialisation of the master's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and is offered by the the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology . It is a one year master's programme of 60 ECTS.
This specialisation foregrounds ethnography as a method, which enables students to analyse and report on a wide range of everyday cultural practices that can provide valuable insights into complex processes of social change. Students will learn how to study the societal challenges posed by environmental degradation, economic precariousness, or the growing impact of digital media culture, to name a few examples.
The range of topics which the institute’s staff members can supervise is almost endless, as long as legal and practical conditions of health and safety are respected. The CADS staff actively encourages and supports students to make use of the technical means available to conduct both ‘ethnography at a distance’ (making video calls and so on), as well as ‘digital ethnography’ (doing research on and in online environments). The CADS master’s programme also offers the opportunity to join staff members on their own research topics.
Admission and application
For information on admission to the master's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialisation Global Ethnography, please check the website.
Note: This Specialisation only starts in September.
Schedules
Dates and room numbers can be found on the website.
Study Support and Advice
Your Study Adviser is your first point of contact if you have questions about the CADS Master programme, your study planning, or study progress.
Career Preparation
Throughout the master’s programme both academic and transferable skills are developed: critical and analytical reading, thinking and writing; verbal, written and audio-visual communication; giving and receiving feedback; teamwork and working independently as well as time-management. During fieldwork, practical research experience is gained and training is provided in skills such as interviewing, observing, intercultural awareness and communication, networking, rapport-building, problem-solving, self-reflection and budgeting.
Besides the coursework the institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and Study Association Itiwana organises ‘get-togethers’ with alumni, and excursions to relevant organisations.
To fully support CADS students in entering the labour market, the FSW Career Service offers career advice, workshops, and CV and cover letter checks.
Coördinator career preparation programme CADS: Dr. S.R.J.J. Hölsgens