AANK13504U Evaluation Anthropology & the Anthropology of Evaluation
This course introduces you to theories and methods in the field
of evaluation anthropology and – through casework – to various
evaluation tasks and evaluation-anthropological solutions.
Different types of evaluation approaches are introduced with a
focus on the use of anthropology: From more classical impact- and
process models, to participatory evaluation and empowerment
evaluation.
The course aims at introducing the students to the design, conduct
and report of anthropologically informed evaluations. Which
methods, theories and approaches from anthropology are suitable for
specific evaluation problems and tasks? Moreover, the course deals
with issues such as:
- the debate about evidence-based policy and interventions
- translating anthropological analysis and results
- the role of an anthropological evaluator
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
- Identify and describe how anthropological methods as well as theory is relevant to use in the design, analysis and reporting of various evaluation tasks and contexts.
- Create a design for an evaluation
- Critically discuss the use of evaluation in policy context, and the role of being an anthropological evaluator.
BSc and Open Education students: 500 pages obligatory
literature.
MSc students: 500 pages obligatory literature + 200 pages of
literature chosen by students
Literature chosen by students must be relevant to the course’s subject matter.
Course literature will be available in Absalon on the course website
This course is a specialized course. Students who have completed a minimum 90 ECTS of anthropological subjects can apply. Documentation is required.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 40
- Exercises
- 15
- Lectures
- 7
- Preparation
- 138
- Seminar
- 6
- Total
- 206
International-, credit and Open University students; read about
application here:
International
students/Credit
students/
Open University
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentEssay.
Length: Min. 21.600 - max. 26.400 keystrokes for an individual essay. For group exams plus an additional min. 6.750 - max. 8.250 keystrokes per extra group member.
The essay assignments can be written individually or in groups of max. 4 people. Read more about the rules for group examinations in the
curriculum.
The examination essay must address a relevant topic from the course and must include literature from the course syllabus. - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
There is appointed a second internal assessor to assist with the assessment
when the first assessor finds this necessary. - Re-exam
1. re-exam:
A new essay with a revised problem statement must be submitted at the announced date. The students are automatically registered for the 1. re-exam. Please note that the re-exam is an essay even for courses, where the ordinary exam is a portfolio exam.
2. re-exam:
A new essay with a revised problem statement must be submitted at the announced date next semester. The students must sign up for the 2. re-exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See description of learning outcome. Formalities for Written Works must be fulfilled, read more: MSc Students/ BA students (in Danish)/ exchange, credit and Open University students
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- AANK13504U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree MasterBachelor,Bachelor choice,Full Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Spring And Block 4
- Schedule
- See timetable
- Course capacity
- 30
- Continuing and further education
- Price
6000 DKK
- Study board
- Department of Anthropology, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Anthropology
Course responsibles
- Tine Sønderby (13-81767b723b807c7b71727f6f864d6e7b81757f7c3b78823b7178)