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72855-01 - Field trip: Young Swiss Diaspora (10 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Michelle Engeler (michelle.engeler@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This two-semester course of the MA Anthropology at the University of Basel delves into the dynamic landscape of the “Young Swiss Diaspora”, examining the multifaceted and entangled everyday lives of postmigrant youths, mixed/third culture individuals, and second-generation children who contribute to, influence, and navigate the fabric of contemporary (urban) Switzerland. Thus, through an ethnographic lens, this course explores the complexities inherent in navigating terrains of (de-)connection, plural affiliations, and community across borders, reflecting the diversity of contemporary Swiss society. Participating students will engage with qualitative research methodologies to critically question notions of youth, nationality and diasporic (be-)longing. In the preparatory semester (HS 2024), students expand on their skills in anthropological methods, proposal writing, and data management techniques. Engaging with relevant literature on diaspora and youth, participants craft and present their own research proposals, laying the groundwork for their individual fieldwork endeavours. The main fieldwork phase unfolds in January and February 2025, during which students conduct independent research projects, with periodic meetings to facilitate collaboration and peer feedback. Upon completion of fieldwork, the spring term (FS 2025) focuses on data analysis workshops and discussions on ethnographic writing and research communication. Through these sessions, students refine their analytical skills and prepare to present their findings, culminating in the production of a comprehensive research report. |
| Admission requirements | The number of participants is limited to 10 people. The places are assigned according to date of enrollment and subject of study. Depending on your research focus/location an average knowledge of German might be helpful. Furthermore, basic knowledge in qualitative research methods and some experiences in doing fieldwork are strongly recommended. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 19.09.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 26.09.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 03.10.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 10.10.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 17.10.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 24.10.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 31.10.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 07.11.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 14.11.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 21.11.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 28.11.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 05.12.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 12.12.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Thursday 19.12.2024 | 08.15-12.00 | Ethnologie, grosser Seminarraum |
| Modules |
Modul: Ethnographic Research with Field Trip (Master's degree subject: Anthropology) Module: Anthropological Fieldwork (Master's degree program: Critical Urbanisms) Module: Changing Societies Lab (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Fields: Governance and Politics (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Interdisciplinary and Applied African Studies (Master's degree program: African Studies) Specialization Module Global Europe: Work, Migration and Society (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Ethnologie |