Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (Leuven)

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PROGRAMME SPECIFIC LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies has a thorough knowledge and understanding of anthropological theories and the history of Development and Development Studies.
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies can adopt an anthropological lens to developmental concepts, issues, and academic currents.
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies has a profound understanding of a specific thematical research area and strengthens this through a geographical focus.
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies gains insight into the social, political and cultural processes at play in Development worldwide.
COMPETENCES/METHODS
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies is capable to apply an anthropological perspective to the Development discourse and can expand this critical analysis to his/her previous academic education.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies is familiar with anthropological research methods and can define relevant research questions that contribute to the current Development debate.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies can, under guidance, design independent ethnographic research, carry out, plan ethnographic research, identify a suitable fieldwork site and select the appropriate research methods, set priorities and respect deadlines.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies has knowledge of and takes into account the ethical and deontological rules within the discipline.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies adopts a reflective attitude towards his own research and can frame this research within existing theories.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies can report in a clear manner, written and orally, and refrains from plagiarism.
GENERAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies can explain and critically interpret concrete development issues from their own knowledge and insights into anthropology and can adopt a
substantiated point of view in current debates.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies has a cultural sensitivity and can adapt their communication style to a diverse audience.

Personal Development Goals
Knowledge
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies is prepared for lifelong learning and the followup of scientific evolutions within the discipline and current debates within the development sector.
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies is willing to use anthropological interpretation frameworks and theories in diverse professional contexts.
The master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies shows an intellectual interest in social developments and trends and is able to analyse these through acquired disciplinary knowledge.
COMPETENCES/METHODS
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies develops a research-oriented attitude to
problematise development themes, put them in an anthropological perspective and subjects them to a critical attitude.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies is committed to apply the methods and techniques of ethnographic research in an adequate, contextual way in the active academic career.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies is willing to act in accordance with a scientifically sound, reflective basic attitude and the applicable professional deontological codes.
GENERAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies show a willingness to engage in collegial,
multidisciplinary cooperation.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies cultivates an emical attitude towards various environments and development interventions.
The master of Cultural Anthropology and Development studies shows the willingness to present own ideas in a reasoned and self-critical way and to actively participate in development debates.

Educational quality of the study programme

Here you can find an overview of the results of the COBRA internal quality assurance method.

Educational quality at study programme level

Blueprint
Bestand PDF document Blueprint_MNM_Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies CADES.pdf
Bestand PDF document Blauwdruk_MANAMA_Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies CADES.pdf

COBRA 2019-2023
Bestand PDF document COBRA-report_MA_Master of Cultural Anthropology and Develoment Studies.pdf

COBRA 2015-2019
Bestand PDF document COBRA report _MANAMA_Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies.pdf

Educational quality at university level

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