Spring Term 2025 Urban Anthropology of London - 3649 - ANTH 372 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: Must be attending the Lawrence London Centre. Catalog Description : This seminar combines a variety of methods to explore contemporary British culture. In addition to the readings and field trips, students conduct ethnographic fieldwork in London on a topic of their own interest. This may be based in a particular place or, more broadly, focus on a certain group of people. The course provides an introduction to field research methods. Throughout the term, students participate in shorter exercises designed to develop their confidence in the skills of observation, interviewing, description, and analysis. Readings on topics such as neighborhoods, social use of language, class, education, and migration experience provide a framework for understanding the detail of the individual projects. Students are expected to make presentations and participate in discussions. Offered at the London Centre. PREREQUISITES: Must be attending the Lawrence London Centre. Attributes: Community Based Learning, GER Social Science Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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