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Welcome to Borneo Ethnography!
This
course will explore the transformation in ethnography by examining
ethnography of Borneo societies. It will be divided into three parts,
namely, the concept of ethnography, its origin and evolution; ethnography
as empirical methodology and cultural critique; and contemporary debates
on ethnography, its roles, functions and relevance in the social sciences.
Origins of ethnography, theory of reflexive ethnography and the future
of ethnography will also be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Course Instructors
Kelvin is an anthropology lecturer at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Social
Sciences at UNIMAS.
2. Tracy ak Peter Samat
Tracy is a lecturer at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences at UNIMAS.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to understand ethnography as a systematic study of human societies, its role in the evolution of anthropological knowledge, and the relevant development of ethnographic research in Borneo, particularly Sarawak.
What is Ethnography?
By the end of the unit, students will be able to understand the conceptual construction of Borneo societies and cultures. It will also enable the students to critically dissect, analyze and explain the complex empirical realities in relations to the conceptual definitions of culture.
Borneo and Its Ethnic Categories
By the end of the unit, students will be able to understand the approaches used in ethnographic research when conducting fieldwork. This includes field methods such as systematic participant observation, variation of interviewing approaches, and participatory appraisal methods.
Social Values and Beliefs
By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply anthropological concepts while doing ethnographic fieldwork and writing ethnography. This will also enable the students to explain the issues of cultural representations and social changes in Borneo societies.
Ethnographic Research
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