Fieldwork Assignments in the Anthropology of Religion: A Practical Guide

This article discusses structural, logistical, and administrative issues associated with the use of participant observation assignments in teaching the anthropology of religion. Fieldwork presents extraordinary opportunities for teaching students about the nature of cultural difference, but it also...

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Auteur principal: Buckser, Andrew 1964- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Berghahn [2010]
Dans: Religion and society
Année: 2010, Volume: 1, Numéro: 1, Pages: 177-184
Sujets non-standardisés:B Fieldwork
B Pedagogy
B Rituel
B Teaching
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Résumé:This article discusses structural, logistical, and administrative issues associated with the use of participant observation assignments in teaching the anthropology of religion. Fieldwork presents extraordinary opportunities for teaching students about the nature of cultural difference, but it also poses pedagogical challenges that require careful planning and supervision. The article reviews problems including the scope and nature of the observation, student preparation and guidance, connecting with fieldsites, presentation formats, issues of ethics and confidentiality, and university administrative considerations.
ISSN:2150-9301
Contient:Enthalten in: Religion and society
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.3167/arrs.2010.010113