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Preparing for International Fieldwork

EAS
630
Description

This new one-credit seminar class is intended for students with limited fieldwork experiences, and who will likely be working on an international field project (MS project, thesis, dissertation, etc) over the summer. The course is designed as a weekend workshop and has three main elements, with the following topic areas. Part I: Conceptualizing International Fieldwork; Introduction to the class; Recognizing Positionality and Privilege in Fieldwork; Ethics in International Fieldwork and Research; Safety in International Fieldwork. Part II: Operationalizing Fieldwork Under The ‘Rough and Tumble’ Of Everyday Life: Survey Instruments, Recruiting Research Assistants & Translators; Arrival, Field notes, and Departures; Participatory Methods in Mapping, Citizen Science and other Techniques; Navigating Bureaucracies & Dealing with Crises. Part III: Reflections On Fieldwork: Key Lessons and Advice For Students: Roundtable Panel Discussion with Faculty. MS Thesis, Project and PhD Students

Faculty/Instructor
Bilal Butt
Credits
Minimum credits
1.00
Maximum credits
1.00
Pass / Fail
Yes
Undergrad
No
Graduate
Yes
Offered Fall Semester
No
Offered Winter Semester
Yes
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