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.