ANTHRO 101

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ≠ Cultural Diversity

Fall Quarter

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Instructor: Donna Jackson Office: TBA

E-mail: dj48@.drexel.edu Office Hours: M, F & by appointment

Required Texts

Carole Delaney. Investigating Culture, an Experiential Introduction to Anthropology. MA: Blackwell

Publishing, 2004.

Michael Jackson. At Home in the World. Durham & London: Duke University Press, 1995.

Course Description

This course is an examination of the diversity that exists in human culture. The relationship between humans and their social /cultural systems are examined and illustrated through lectures, films, and discussions.

**You are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus**

Course Requirements

You are expected to

• read all material prior to class and participate in class discussions

• listen to everyoneπs point of view although you may have a different opinion
• be respectful of everyone in the class. As such, do not carry on extraneous conversations during class.  Cell phones, instant messaging devices, pagers, televisions, radios, etc. should be turned off; not just on silent mode.

Quizzes

During the first 10 minutes of each class, you will take an open-book quiz. In order to do well on the quizzes be sure to do each weekπs readings, highlight important points and bring each weekπs reading materials to class. The quizzes cannot be taken early or late. There is no make up for any of the quizzes.

Exams

Exams will be a combination of multiple choice, true / false and essay. Roughly one week prior to the exam, I will provide you with a list of three potential essay questions. On the day of the exam you will receive one-two questions from the potential three which will serve as your essay question(s). Consequently, a conscientious student would use the time and questions to prepare well-thought and factually/theoretically sound essays.

1) Absolutely NO outside material is allowed in the exam - including the sheet with the potential questions. You cannot bring in any notes and, therefore, you must be familiar enough with the questions and your answers to be able to complete this part of the exam without outside aid. 2) It behooves you to think about and prepare answers to ALL the potential questions 3) Since you have had time to prepare your answers, I expect the essays to be well-written, well organized, and accurate. Because of your advance preparation, writing quality is important and will be factored into your essay grade.

Make-up Policy

Make-up exams are HIGHLY DISCOURAGED. If you miss an exam, you MUST contact me within 48 hours to request a make-up exam. If you fail to contact me within 48 hours, you will automatically receive a zero for the exam you missed. No exceptions. Make-up exams are strictly essay (no multiple choice/true false). All make-up exams are given at my discretion on the last day of class. No exceptions.

Paper

There is a short paper (3-5 pages) required. This paper is a scholarly interpretive analysis of your chosen fieldwork. It should include anthropological theory, terms, and concepts learned during the term. You must use at least three scholarly sources. Remember, this is not a research paper; the outside sources should be used to support or critique your findings. All papers must be typed and double-spaced. Hand-written copies will not be accepted. Keep in mind, an "A" paper must contain no spelling errors, uses proper grammar, is carefully and meaningfully organized, shows considerable thought on the part of the student and is properly cited (MLA - footnotes & bibliography). Papers containing fonts other than Times New Roman or Arial, excessive spacing and wide margins will be dropped to a C before grading the actual paper begins. You are expected to be able to engage and critique the material enough to produce a minimum 3 page paper. Any questions/concerns contact me.

Go to http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/manual.html and scroll to ≥III. Style and Format of Footnote Citations≤ for examples of footnoting.

**NO EXTRA CREDIT IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE**

Grading

• Punctuality/Participation/ Quiz 20%
• Quarter Exams (3) 60%
• Paper/Presentation 20%

**I WILL NOT NEGOTIATE GRADES**

Late Assignments

Your paper must be turned in by the due date. No late papers will be accepted.

Presentations

Students will be divided into groups for a 20 minute presentation. Each group must present a summary of their chosen topic and critically discuss their findings. You must pay special attention to the anthropological theories, issues & relevance of the work.

Note: while the presentation will be done in a group, each student will be graded individually. Your grade is not contingent upon another studentπs --- Anotherπs failure/success will not negatively affect your grade. It is however, the responsibility of each group to be organized in the presentation and the issues discussed.

Groups are expected to organize a lively discussion ≠ those not presenting are expected to be attentive, critical, analytical and ask questions. The groupπs presentation should effectively encourage class participation and the class should enthusiastically oblige.

**INCOMPLETES ARE NOT TYPICALLY GIVEN**

Academic Honesty

Cheating and plagiarism are taken very seriously and are grounds for failure in this course. To plagiarize is to use anotherπs words as your own, without proper attribution given to the original author. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the universityπs academic honesty policy: http://www.drexel.edu/judicial/honesty.html

Writing Center

You are encouraged to visit the Writing Center for assistance/feedback on your papers.  Regardless of your writing skill, everyone can benefit from having another person proofread oneπs work. The Writing Center is located at 32 MacAlister (x6633). It is a free tutorial service. For more information, see http://www.drexel.edu/academic /coas/writingcenter/index.html

Disability

Please advise me of any disability you may have.

http://www.drexel.edu/depts/adminservices/disability/Students/Services/svcsavail.html

Communication

When you send me an e-mail, please make sure you include ANTHRO 101, SEC 005 in the subject line and your full name in the body of the e-mail. I am here to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

**IF YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW DO SO BEFORE THE DEADLINE **

Course Schedule

Week 1

25 Sept.

Mon. Introduction

Wed. Topic: Paper & Presentation: What is expected and required

Fri. Topic: Disorientation & Orientation

Chapter 1 & Reading

Week 2 Quizzes begin this week

2 October

Mon. Class meets in W.W. Hagerty Library ≠ Lower level, Room L13

Wed. Topic: Spatial Locations

Chapter 2 & Reading

Fri. Topic: All We Have is Time

Chapter 3

Week 3

9 October

Mon. Topic: Language: We Are What We Speak

Chapter 4

Wed. Topic: Relatives & Relations

Chapter 5

Fri. Exam

Week 4

16 October

Mon. Topic: Our Bodies, Our Selves

Chapter 6 & Reading

Wed. Topic: Food for Thought

Chapter 7

Fri. Topic: Clothing Matters

Chapter 8

Week 5

23 October

Mon. Topic: VIPs: Very Important People, Places, and Performances

Chapter 9

Wed. Film: The Couple in the Cage, a Guatinaui Odyssey (31 minutes)

& Discussion

Fri. Exam

Week 6

30 October

Mon. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 1 - 4

Wed. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 5 - 7

Fri. NO CLASS

Week 7

6 November

Mon. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapter 1

Wed. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 2-3

Fri. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 4-5

Week 8

13 November

Mon. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 6-7

Wed. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 8-9

Fri. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 10 -11

Week 9

20 November THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Week 10

27 November

Mon. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapters 12 -13

Wed. Topic: At Home in the World

Chapter 14, Epilogue & Postscript

Fri. Exam

Week 11

4 December

Mon. Presentations

Wed. Presentations

Fri. Presentations

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FINAL PAPER DUE

The instructor reserves the right to modify the assignments or course requirements as the term progresses.