Academic Literacy and Ethics (SZF_265)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to improve the reading, writing and ethical reflection skills of the MA social anthropology students. The course aims at delving into the specific anthropological art of ethnography, including reflecting on what makes ethnographic writing special and how fieldwork affects it. Each class is designed as a hands-on workshop, where students develop and work on their own wiring projects. Students also review drafting, revising, citating and the use of the AI in academic writing. The course addresses the ethical authorship, disciplinary voice, responsible use of sources, and the challenges of writing across languages. Rather than introducing large amounts of new content, the course emphasizes re-reading, reviewing, and rewriting existing materials to deepen analytical precision and intellectual responsibility.
Prerequisites
This second-semester MA-level course is designed for Social Anthropology students who already have experience reading and writing academic texts in both Latvian and English. A semester worth of MA level course work in social sciences or humanities (e.g. sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, human geography) is expected, but not required. Students should be interested in improving their academic reading and writing skills.
Learning outcomes
1.Students have improved their understanding of academic literacy and ethics.
1.Students have developed sustainable writing practices.
1.Students in anthropological writing demonstrate critical reflexivity in terms of authority, positionality and ethical responsibility.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology | 2 | Master's | Limited choice |
