Assessment

Standard Level

Internal Assessment

Doing anthropology: Limited fieldwork (observation, second data collection and critical reflection)

  • A Observation and report

  • B Methodological and conceptual extension of initial fieldwork

  • C Second fieldwork data collection and analysis

  • D Critical reflection of fieldwork research, methods and concepts/area of inquiry

External Assessment

Paper 1: Based on part 1 of the syllabus, engaging with anthropology.

  • Consists of an unseen text (500-700 words) and four compulsory questions set on the text.

Paper 2: Based on part 2 of the syllabus, engaging with ethnography

  • Students are required to answer two questions: one compulsory question in section A and one question from section B.

Higher Level

Internal Assessment

Doing anthropology: Fieldwork

  • A Anthropological nature of the research

  • B Appropriateness and justification of methods

  • C Awareness of ethical considerations

  • D Critical thinking

  • E Evaluation of fieldwork process (doing anthropology)

External Assessment

Paper 1: Based on part 1 of the syllabus, engaging with anthropology.

  • Section A is based on an unseen text (500-700 words) with four compulsory questions.

  • Section B is based on textual or visual stimuli, and is specifically concerned with anthropological ethics.

Paper 2: Based on part 2 of the syllabus, engaging with ethnography.

  • Students are required to answer three questions: one compulsory question in section A and two questions from section B.

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