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The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ethnography Lab is located in CN 106S.  For more information, and to reserve and check out equipment, call 303-605-5807.

Lab Overview and Facilities

The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ethnography Lab is a research and training facility dedicated to the documentation and analysis of human culture. As a professional data-gathering method, ethnography involves cultural and linguistic immersion in the community under study and the collection of qualitative data through participant-observation, interviewing, recording of naturally-occurring social interaction, and other techniques. Analysis centers on the patterns and substance of human beliefs and practices as they relate to a diverse set of real world communities and issues.

Housed within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ethnography Lab facilitates access to state-of-the-art field equipment and technologies used by professional ethnographers, including high-quality digital audio and video recording equipment, lapel microphones, smartpens, and headsets. PC work stations are outfitted with software for transcribing, analyzing, and archiving digital audio, video, and textual data. The facility also houses a small library. The lab supports courses in cultural and linguistic anthropology, as well as sociology and linguistics, providing undergraduate students with hands-on training in ethnographic data-gathering and qualitative data analysis.

Tutoring

Tutoring is available by appointment for the following courses:

  • ANT 1310: Intro to Cultural Anthropology
  • ANT 2330: Cross-Cultural Communication
  • ANT 2500: Anthropology of Language

To schedule a tutoring appointment with one of our student staff, please email [email protected]. In your email, please specify which course you would like tutoring in and who your instructor is for that course.

Ongoing Professional Research Projects

  • Innovative Farming and Agritourism in Okinawa
  • The lab also provides resources and support for ethnographic field programs and university partnerships in Japan.

Ethnography Lab Personnel

Ethnography Lab Director: 
Rebecca Forgash, PhD

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Lab Coordinator:
Jill Scott, MA

 

Spring 2026 Ethnography Lab Student Staff

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Quinn Moore

Quinn is an Anthropology Major in their senior year and the secretary of the anthropology club, ALPACA. As a team member working on the Mosaic of Memories documentary project, they got to travel to New Zealand last year and present the film, Behind the Fence: Legacies of Fear and Resilience at the Auckland Central Library. They are excited to continue working on the film this year with other team members from the Ethnography Lab.

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Rebecca Hug

Rebecca is double majoring in Anthropology and Biology and is currently a junior. After a few enlightening classes in high school, Anthropology has become a passion in her life. Rebecca loves to read and crochet, especially making stuffed animals for her family and friends. She is really excited to work with the Ethnography Lab and for all the people she will meet!

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Natasha Neff

Natasha is a third-year student at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï majoring in Anthropology. Being bi-cultural and almost bilingual, the intersection between language and culture has always been fascinating to her. In her off time, she loves to wind down by watching reality TV competition shows, especially cooking or athletic. She is super excited to work in the Ethnography Lab and acquire more experience with a supportive team.

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Shota Yabuuchi

Shota is majoring in International Business and is in his final year at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Growing up in Japan and the US made him interested in the different cultures and people around the world. Shota loves watching and playing sports, especially baseball, basketball, and track. He is really grateful to be part of the Ethnography Lab team and is super excited to work with amazing people.

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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ethnography Lab

Campus Location:
Central Classroom (CN) 106

Mailing Address:
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ethnography Lab
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Campus Box 28, P.O. Box 173362
Denver, Colorado 80217-3362

Phone:
303-605-5807

E-mail:
[email protected]

Fax:
303-556-5360