American Culture: A Student's Guide to Ethnographic Research
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Copyright: 2021
Pages: 68
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American Culture: A Student's Guide to Ethnographic Research introduces readers to the principles and practices of ethnographic research through a combination of practical instruction and real-world examples. The first section provides a step-by-step guide to conducting ethnographic studies, beginning with an examination of American cultural assumptions and continuing through research design, fieldwork techniques, data collection, analysis, and the presentation of findings. Emphasizing observation, interviewing, and cultural interpretation, the book equips students with the foundational skills needed to investigate social and cultural phenomena.
The second section features sample ethnographic research papers that demonstrate how these methods are applied in practice. Covering topics such as religious art, college student religious involvement, and ritual participation within sororities, the examples illustrate how ethnographic research can deepen understanding of beliefs, behaviors, and cultural traditions. By combining methodological guidance with completed research projects, American Culture: A Student's Guide to Ethnographic Research serves as a valuable resource for students learning qualitative research methods and cultural analysis.
List of figures
List of appendixes
Preface
PART I PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
CHAPTER 1 American Cultural Assumptions
J. Derrick Lemons and Smitha Ganeshan
CHAPTER 2 Ethnographic Research
J. Derrick Lemons
CHAPTER 3 Conducting Fieldwork and Research
J. Derrick Lemons
CHAPTER 4 Writing and Presenting Your Research
J. Derrick Lemons and Christine M. Beitl
PART II SAMPLE ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
CHAPTER 5 Propellants and Perceptions of Prophetic Painting
Elizabeth Holmes Rogers
CHAPTER 6 Faith versus Family: Motivations for Religious Involvement of College Students
Kaitlyn Downs
CHAPTER 7 Ritual Participation: Perceptions and Attitudes among American Sorority Women toward Ritualistic Prayer
Nicole Ayers Thaxton
J. Derrick Lemons is Professor and Department Head of religion, the Religion Fellow for the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, and the director of the Center for Theologically Engaged Anthropology. He represents the University of Georgia on the University System of Georgia's faculty council. He is Chair of the University of Georgia's University Council Executive Committee and the Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics. Also, he serves as an elected member to the University of Georgia Athletic Association Board. A recipient of three major John Templeton Foundation grants. He has received over $1 million dollars in research funding. Lemons was awarded the Albert Christ-Janer Creative Research Award and the University of Georgia Student Government Association Outstanding Professor Award. Dr. Lemons was the regionally elected coordinator (2019-2023) and president (2019-2020) for the AAR’s Southeast Region.
American Culture: A Student's Guide to Ethnographic Research introduces readers to the principles and practices of ethnographic research through a combination of practical instruction and real-world examples. The first section provides a step-by-step guide to conducting ethnographic studies, beginning with an examination of American cultural assumptions and continuing through research design, fieldwork techniques, data collection, analysis, and the presentation of findings. Emphasizing observation, interviewing, and cultural interpretation, the book equips students with the foundational skills needed to investigate social and cultural phenomena.
The second section features sample ethnographic research papers that demonstrate how these methods are applied in practice. Covering topics such as religious art, college student religious involvement, and ritual participation within sororities, the examples illustrate how ethnographic research can deepen understanding of beliefs, behaviors, and cultural traditions. By combining methodological guidance with completed research projects, American Culture: A Student's Guide to Ethnographic Research serves as a valuable resource for students learning qualitative research methods and cultural analysis.
List of figures
List of appendixes
Preface
PART I PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
CHAPTER 1 American Cultural Assumptions
J. Derrick Lemons and Smitha Ganeshan
CHAPTER 2 Ethnographic Research
J. Derrick Lemons
CHAPTER 3 Conducting Fieldwork and Research
J. Derrick Lemons
CHAPTER 4 Writing and Presenting Your Research
J. Derrick Lemons and Christine M. Beitl
PART II SAMPLE ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
CHAPTER 5 Propellants and Perceptions of Prophetic Painting
Elizabeth Holmes Rogers
CHAPTER 6 Faith versus Family: Motivations for Religious Involvement of College Students
Kaitlyn Downs
CHAPTER 7 Ritual Participation: Perceptions and Attitudes among American Sorority Women toward Ritualistic Prayer
Nicole Ayers Thaxton
J. Derrick Lemons is Professor and Department Head of religion, the Religion Fellow for the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, and the director of the Center for Theologically Engaged Anthropology. He represents the University of Georgia on the University System of Georgia's faculty council. He is Chair of the University of Georgia's University Council Executive Committee and the Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics. Also, he serves as an elected member to the University of Georgia Athletic Association Board. A recipient of three major John Templeton Foundation grants. He has received over $1 million dollars in research funding. Lemons was awarded the Albert Christ-Janer Creative Research Award and the University of Georgia Student Government Association Outstanding Professor Award. Dr. Lemons was the regionally elected coordinator (2019-2023) and president (2019-2020) for the AAR’s Southeast Region.