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DESCRIPTION
(IAI S1 901N)
Introduces cultural anthropology as a
subfield of anthropology that studies contemporary societies. Focuses on patterns in human behavior and on
culture as the way people live and adapt to their various situations. Emphasis
is on the diversity of cultural patterns throughout the world and the essential
humanity of all people. Examples from a wide variety of cultures are presented
in written and film formats. 3 credit hours
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COURSE MEDIA
Required DVDs (1 set): Cultural Anthropology: Our Diverse World
(Seventeen half-hour video lessons).
Lessons are available for rental
via the College Library or CIL Centers (in-Center use). Lessons are also viewable as streaming media files
via Blackboard.
OTHER MEDIA
Optional project workbook (1):
Berdan, et. al. EthnoQuest: An Interactive Multimedia Simulation
for Cultural Anthropology Fieldwork. (Version 3.0 – a 2-CD-ROM set).
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation
is required for BOTH the telecourse and
appointment sections of this course. Weekly attendance is required for the
10-minute appointment sections; telecourse sections
have no attendance requirement.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Four essay exams (100 points each),
one required research project (100 points).
500 points total.
COURSE OUTLINE
Please note these abbreviations
used in the following Course Outline chart:
THC = Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge, 13th ed.; C&C = Conformity and Conflict, 14th ed.; CSG = Course Student
Guide, 2nd ed.;
ODW = Our Diverse World DVD set
|
Unit |
Required Texts & Media |
Self-Test Activities
& Project |
Exam |
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1 |
THC: Chapters 1-3 and pp.97-101 only CSG: Lessons 1,2,17 |
CSG: Introduction (pp. vii-xiii) Lessons 1,2,17, and
p. 59, Short-Answer Question #3 only
Project: Consult with Instructor regarding project selection. |
1 |
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2 |
THC: Chapters 5-8 ODW:
Lessons 4-7 CSG:
Lessons 4-7 C&C: Intro to parts TWO, THREE, and FOUR (pp.38-40,
70-72, 116-118) and articles 5,6,8;9,11,12;13,16 |
CSG: Lessons
4-7
Project: Finalize project selection and/or theses topic with Instructor. |
2 |
|
3 |
THC:
Chapters 9 – 12 ODW: Lessons 8-12 CSG: Lessons 8-12 C&C: Intro to parts FIVE, SIX, SEVEN (pp. 152-154,
186-188, 228-229) and articles |
CSG: Lessons 8-12 C&C: Key
Terms on pp. 154, 188, and 229; Review Questions posed at end of each
assigned article Project: Consult with Instructor regarding
project progress; submit bibliography for pre-approval if necessary. |
3 |
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4 |
THC: Chapters 13-16 ODW: Lessons
13-16 CSG: Lessons 13-16 C&C:
Intro to parts EIGHT and NINE (pp. 256-259
and 294-295) and articles 28-30; 32-36 |
CSG: Lessons 13-16 C&C: Key Terms on pp. 259 and 295; Review Questions
posed at end of each assigned article Project: Turn in project |
4 |
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