Research Module Bolivia: ’Law, Ideology and Social Change’

July 17 -31, 2016

Prof. Mark Goodale, UNIL

 General Description:

This three-module program will give doctoral students the opportunity to study ethnographic methods with international experts, conduct a two-week training field school in Bolivia under the supervision of Professor Mark Goodale and Bolivian scholars, and have the opportunity to present research findings and receive both peer-to-peer feedback and advice from international anthropologists at the conclusion of the program.

The theme for the 3-part program is "Law, Ideology, and Social Change." However, students will be welcome from all subfields and regional interests. The theme is meant to track the ongoing research project of the lead professor (Goodale) who will use existing contacts and networks to guide students in their training program.

* Students and UNIL faculty supervisors will conduct a training field school in Bolivia between July 17 and July 31 (taking travel schedules into account). Students will develop a training project that involves the elements of ethnography, including interviews, participant-observation, and critical social and historical analysis. These will be developed with the understanding that students will likely not have prior expertise in Bolivia or with the Spanish language. The group will also have the opportunity to make site visits and learn more about key issues of law, ideology, and social change in contemporary Bolivia.

Training will be conducted in three Bolivian cities: La Paz, Sucre, and Santa Cruz.

Bolivia

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