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6683 - Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology
Job role in a professional context
Designs and supervises research projects, analyzes ethnographic data, and disseminates research results. Can perform functions in the following work areas:
The Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology can effectively prepare graduates for further specialization through postgraduate professional courses such as second-level Master’s degrees and specialization schools in anthropology subfields, cultural mediation, and development cooperation.
The program also provides the necessary skills to access PhD programs in the humanities, particularly in the field of cultural and social anthropology, in Italy and abroad.
Skills related to the role
Job opportunities
Job role in a professional context
Works in the field collecting ethnographic data. Can operate in the following sectors:
The Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology is an excellent foundation for further specialization through second-level Master’s degrees and professional schools in anthropology, cultural mediation, and development cooperation.
It also provides qualifications to apply for doctoral programs in humanities, particularly in anthropology, both in Italy and abroad.
Skills related to the role
Job opportunities
Job role in a professional context
An ethnoanthropologist deals with the analysis of specific socio-cultural contexts, also from a comparative perspective, with particular attention to the dynamics of cultural construction of reality, those of change and social stratification, forms of cultural, symbolic, social and gender belonging, as well as the processes of valuing knowledge and practices of specific local realities, both nationally and internationally.
They can perform their functions in the following areas:
Academic and Scientific Research: conducts empirical and theoretical research on topics related to cultural pluralism and dynamism, both diachronically and in relation to their relevance in contemporary times.
Cultural Heritage: responsible for the analysis, safeguarding and enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage; dissemination and spreading of knowledge relating to specific socio-cultural realities at national and international levels.
Skills related to the role
Ability to design, plan, and carry out ethnographic research on specific socio-cultural aspects and dynamics;
Ability to perform comparative analysis based on knowledge of specific socio-cultural contexts;
Ability to analyse the results of historical-anthropological research and communicate them effectively;
Ability to operate in contexts characterised by linguistic, socio-cultural, and religious pluralism;
Ability to adopt a self-reflective and critical attitude towards one’s own and others’ forms of cultural knowledge;
Listening skills, dialogue, and aptitude for comparison and promotion of participatory processes;
Ability to communicate effectively with experts from other disciplinary and professional fields;
Ability to collaborate in building interdisciplinary teams;
Ability to communicate research results effectively in written, oral, and potentially audiovisual forms;
Ability to assess the social, symbolic, cultural repercussions and environmental, economic, and political impact of one’s work;
Ability to evaluate the legal, ethical, social, and cultural implications of the methodologies used and the results of one’s analyses.
Occupational Opportunities
Public and private research institutes;
National and international institutions dedicated to the study and promotion of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Graduates can pursue third-cycle studies (PhD programs and specialization schools) and second-level Master's degrees.
Human resource managementofficer
function in a professionalcontext:
Drafts and supervises research projects, analyses ethnographic data and disseminates research results. These functions may be performed in the following professional fields.
1)Intercultural mediation: holds positions of responsibility for defining,implementing and assessing investigations and interventions specifically focusing on the themes of intercultural and interreligious mediation, promoting the integration of socio-cultural and religious differences; works as consultant on intercultural issues in educational, social, health and legal contexts; designs, manages and runs training and vocational courses on the subject of interculturality for public (schools, health and social services,police forces, prisons, etc.) and private institutions (associations,non-profit organisations, etc.).
2)Cultural heritage: produces ethnographic data and materials to organise cultural activities and museum-based projects to promote and protect the local and national tangible and intangible heritage; designs and promotes initiatives in the field of cultural and environmental tourism.
3)International cooperation: designs forms of cooperation and participatory interventions in contexts marked by socio-cultural and/or religious differences; works as consultant in humanitarian and international cooperation projects.
4)Researches, designs, implements and supervises anthropological research activities for private and public institutions.
The 2nd cycle degree programme in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology may be followed by the acquisition of further specific competences, through post-graduate programmes, 2nd level professional Master's degree programmes and Specialisation Schools in the areas of anthropology, cultural mediation anddevelopment cooperation.
The 2nd degree programme also provides the competences required to apply for PhD programmes in humanities, particularly in the demo-ethno-anthropological field,in Italy and abroad.
competencies associated tothe function:
- Ability to design and conduct ethnographic research;
- Ability to analyse and disseminate the results of ethnographic research;
- Ability to work in contexts marked by linguistic, socio- cultural and religious pluralism;
- Ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary research team;
- Ability to liaise with different clients and authorities;
- Ability to apply anthropological knowledge to institutional processes;
- Ability to work autonomously and use personal initiative;
- Ability to establish relations and build networks of contacts;
- Ability to identify and select cultural proposals to suit the particular needs of specific users.
career opportunities:
- Public, private and third sector companies and institutions;
-Associations and organisations operating in the social, educational, health andwelfare sectors;
-Museums, private and public institutions working in the protection and promotion of the tangible and intangible heritage and cultural tourism;
-International organisations, NGOs, foundations and research institutions.
Ethnographer
function in a professionalcontext:
Works inthe field of collection of ethnographic data. These functions may be performedin the following professional fields:
1) Intercultural mediation: conducts field research in different ethnographic contexts on the issues of migration, interculture and religious dynamics.
2)Cultural heritage: gathers, organises and catalogues ethnographic data and materials for museum exhibitions and tourism promotion.
3)International cooperation: conducts ethnographic research for humanitarian and cooperation projects.
The 2nd cycle degree programme in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology may be followedby the acquisition of further specific competences, through post-graduate programmes, 2nd level professional Master's degree programmes and Specialisation Schools in the areas of anthropology, cultural mediation and development cooperation.
The 2nd degree programme also provides the competences required to apply for PhDprogrammes in humanities, particularly in the demo-ethno-anthropological field,in Italy and abroad.
competencies associated tothe function:
- Ability to conduct ethnographic research;
- Ability to work in contexts marked by linguistic, socio- cultural and religious pluralism;
- Ability to liaise with different clients and authorities;
- Ability to work autonomously and use personal initiative;
- Ability to establish relations and build networks of contacts;
- Team working skills;
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
- Ability to write and communicate ethnographic data.
career opportunities:
- Public, private and third sector companies and institutions;
-Associations and organisations operating in the social, educational, health andwelfare sectors;
-Museums, private and public institutions working in the protection and promotion of the cultural heritage and cultural tourism;
-International organisations, NGOs, foundations and research institutions.
Ethno-anthropologist in thefield of religions
function in a professionalcontext:
Works in the historical and anthropological analysis of religious practices, knowledge and texts and their relationship with the contemporary world relative toethical issues and intercultural dynamics.
These functions may be performed in the following professional fields:
1)Research: conducts research for public and private institutions on topics ofreligious pluralism, both concerning the development over time and the relevance to contemporary society.
2)Cultural heritage: analyses, organises and catalogues religious data andmaterials for museums and ecclesiastical bodies.
The 2nd cycle degree programme in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology may be followedby the acquisition of further specific competences, through post-graduate programmes, 2nd level professional Master's degree programmes and Specialisation Schools in the areas of historical and religious studies and the management of demo-ethno-anthropological assets and archives.
competencies associated tothe function:
- Ability to design and conduct historical and anthropological research on religious topics;
- Ability to adopt historical and anthropological research methodologies for studying sources;
- Ability to analyse and disseminate the results of historical and anthropological research;
- Ability to work in contexts marked by linguistic, socio- cultural and religious pluralism;
- Ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary research team;
- Ability to liaise with different clients and authorities;
- Ability to apply anthropological knowledge to institutional processes;
- Ability to work autonomously and use personal initiative;
- Ability to establish relations and build networks of contacts;
- Ability to identify and select cultural proposals to suit the particular needs of specific users;
- Ability to work in archives.
career opportunities:
- Public, private and third sector companies and institutions;
-Associations and organisations working in the field of inter-religious mediation;
-Museums, private and public institutions working in the protection and promotion of religious tangible and intangible heritage;
-International organisations, religious institutions, NGOs, foundations and research institutions.
