Expecting and Facilitating the Unexpected

A novel approach to teaching cultural anthropology and studies through experimental learning has been demonstrated, focusing on the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) phenomenon. The study highlights that combining multi-faceted cultural immersion with participatory and problem-based learning effectively fosters students' interests and curiosity while addressing urban change dynamics. This was achieved through two iterations of a field class at Amsterdam University College, involving trips to Paphos in 2017 and Valletta in 2018. The research advocates for teaching methods that balance structured learning with individual student motivations, thereby facilitating unexpected discoveries and deepening cultural understanding.

Dibazar, P., & Pratt, M. (2020). Expecting and Facilitating the Unexpected. Teaching Anthropology, 9(2), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.22582/ta.v9i2.507