Ethnography of Childhood

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

KSK_141

Branch of Science

Social Anthropology; Sociology and social work

ECTS

3.00

Target Audience

Sociology

LQF

Level 7

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Karīna Vasiļevska-Dāsa

Structure Unit Manager

Ieva Puzo

Structural Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To develop students’ understanding of how childhood is conceptualised in our society, as well as to become familiar with the theoretical literature in this regard, thus enabling students to develop in-depth knowledge regarding the interpretation of childhood and research in this field.

Preliminary Knowledge

Classical anthropological theories.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1) The student is able to present knowledge of the main directions of research in the childhood anthropology; 2) The student is able to evaluate different children research methods and the challenges related thereto; 3) The student is able to formulate research issues related to child research in Latvia; 4) The student is able to provide an analysis related to the topic of childhood; 5) The student is able to participate actively in the classes because they are familiar with the required readings; 6) The student is able to participate in the e-discussion.

Skills

1.1) The student is able to apply knowledge to the analysis of complex situations; 2) The student is able to theoretically plan child-related research; 3) The student is able to make a presentation on an issue related to childhood.

Competences

1.Students will be able to critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical material covered in this study course, use it to interpret and analyse other theoretical and empirical material, and apply it to practical problem solving and research.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Students must study the required readings independently and prepare the required papers and oral presentations. Students prepare for seminars independently, visit the library and use available digital resources to prepare for face-to-face classes. The specific objectives are updated annually and described on the e-learning platform. To assess the overall quality of the study course, the student must complete the course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Written exam (50%); independent work (50%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Introduction to Childhood Ethnography

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Childhood in Social Science Research

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2