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Visual Methods

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2011-2012

Admission requirements

Previous training in methods and techniques of anthropological reserach is necessary in order to take part in this course.
Please see below the description of Registration procedure for this course.
Financial contribution for the use of the material € 50,- per student to be paid during the first week of the course.

Course description

This course provides a general theoretical introduction to visual methods, as well as hands on training regarding the anthropological use of video. Students are introduced to the ways in which photography and video can be used in anthropological research. They are also familiarized with the ways in which ethnographic films are made.

Timetable

March – June 2012, starting 21 March at 15 h
Wednesdays 15-18 h and Fridays 13-17 h
Room 0A28 (Filmzaal), Pieter de la Court Building

Methods of instruction

Total 10 ECTS = 280 study hours (sbu)

  • 6 lectures (x3 h) = 27 sbu

  • 24 tutorials (x3 h) = 72 sbu

  • short video film 8 minutes = 104 sbu

  • written assignment (2000-3000 words / 3-4 pages) = 28 sbu

  • literature: ca.300 pages of selected reading = 50 sbu

Assesment method

  • written exam about the lectures and the literature (25 % of the final grade)

  • ethnographic film (50 %), accompanied by a short paper (25 %).

  • presence and active participation in lectures and tutorials is obligatory

Reading list

Available through Blackboard

Registration

A maximum of twenty four (24) students can be admitted to this course.

  • BA students of the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Developmet Sociology of Leiden University:
    Inschrijving mogelijk van 1 december 2011 t/m 15 januari 2012 via het secretariaat CA-OS, kamer 3A19, tel. 5273469, e-mail: secrcaos@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

  • Cultural anthropology students enrolled at other Dutch universities:
    Aanmelding mogelijk via het Secretariaat CA-OS (zie boven), maar plaatsing / inschrijving alleen bij voldoende plaats. Plaatsing geschiedt in dat geval op volgorde van aanmelding. Na 15 januari 2012 krijgen alle aangemelde gaststudenten een plaatsingsbericht.

  • Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply for the exchange programme.

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