Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ANT2004: Into the Field

This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:

  • Surveying existing research and finding your niche
  • Formulating research questions / honing your argument
  • Research design
  • Methods of data collection
  • Ethics
  • Generating, handling and analyzing data
  • The art of writing research proposals
  • Identifying ‘good’ research

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
221280

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity1111 x 1 hour lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity1111 x 1 hour seminars
Guided Independent study30 Course readings
Guided Independent study30 Preparing for and writing a research proposal
Guided Independent study68Preparation for assignments, library, research etc.

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).