Cultural Anthropology(Degree)

This hands-on course provides training in the qualitative and ethnographic methodologies central to anthropological inquiry. Students learn participant observation, in-depth interviewing, focus group facilitation, genealogical methods, and ethical protocols for working with human subjects, with emphasis on conducting respectful research in Zambian communities. These skills are fundamental for roles as …

This hands-on course provides training in the qualitative and ethnographic methodologies central to anthropological inquiry. Students learn participant observation, in-depth interviewing, focus group facilitation, genealogical methods, and ethical protocols for working with human subjects, with emphasis on conducting respectful research in Zambian communities. These skills are fundamental for roles as Field Researchers for organizations like the Central Statistical Office, Community Liaison Officers in the Mining sector (e.g., with KCM or Mopani), or Monitoring and Evaluation specialists in development NGOs. 25schools supports this practical learning with step-by-step guides to fieldwork planning, templates for ethnographic field notes and consent forms contextualized for Zambia, and exercises in data analysis, providing students at UNZA and CBU with the methodological toolkit needed for both academic success and professional research careers.

This course focuses on social life in cities and the processes of rural-urban and transnational migration. Students explore urbanization in Zambia, analyzing life in Lusaka's compounds, the formation of ethnic associations, informal economies, and the challenges of service delivery. Understanding urban cultures and migration networks is key for Urban Planners, …

This course focuses on social life in cities and the processes of rural-urban and transnational migration. Students explore urbanization in Zambia, analyzing life in Lusaka's compounds, the formation of ethnic associations, informal economies, and the challenges of service delivery. Understanding urban cultures and migration networks is key for Urban Planners, Policy Makers in the Ministry of Housing, Community Development officers, and professionals in the Telecom and Banking sectors serving rapidly urbanizing populations. 25schools enhances learning with ethnographic portraits of Zambian urban neighborhoods, theories of space and place, and analyses of migration patterns linked to the Copperbelt's mining industry, providing final-year students with sophisticated insights for exams and careers addressing Zambia's urban future.

This course examines how culture is expressed and communicated through visual arts, material objects, and digital media. Students learn to analyze Zambian crafts, clothing, architecture, museum collections, photography, film, and social media as cultural texts. This training is invaluable for careers in cultural heritage management with the National Museums Board, …

This course examines how culture is expressed and communicated through visual arts, material objects, and digital media. Students learn to analyze Zambian crafts, clothing, architecture, museum collections, photography, film, and social media as cultural texts. This training is invaluable for careers in cultural heritage management with the National Museums Board, curation, journalism, advertising, and UX research for companies like Airtel and MTN seeking culturally resonant design. 25schools provides methodological guides for visual analysis, case studies on Zambian material culture (e.g., Ngoni beadwork, Tonga baskets), and resources on digital ethnography, offering students at Apex and other universities unique skills for exams and for engaging with the increasingly visual and digital dimensions of contemporary culture in Zambia.