ANT&206/Cultural
Anthropology
Assignments
| Journal (In-class assignments) | Self-Introduction Paper | Plagiarism Paper | Take-home Examinations | Final Self-Evaluation |
| Self-Introduction Paper | 5% | Due Thursday 10/8/2009 |
| Plagiarism Paper | 5% | Due Tuesday 10/6/2009 |
| Journal (In-Class Assignments) | 25% | Throughout the quarter |
| Take-Home Exams | 60% |
Exam #1 (20%) Done Exam #2 (20%) Done Exam #3 (20%) Question #1 Due Tuesday 11/24/2009 Question #2 Due Tuesday 12/1/2009 |
| Final Self-Evaluation | 5% | Due Thursday 12/10/2009 |
All
written assignments must 1) have a meaningful title, 2) be written in essay
format (
Last Name, First Name
ANTH&206/ Cultural Anthropology
Type of Paper
Month/Day/Year)
See Writing Template
Throughout the quarter you will be asked to write/present short responses to the course material. Details will be discussed in-class (These assignments are expected to be typed unless they are done during class time).
7) Calculate your grade using the
following table:
Grade Template (HTM)
Grade Template (WORD)
Assignment is due on Thursday 11/19/2009 in class.
6) After viewing Killing Us Softly3, discuss some specific evidence of objectifying women.
Assignment is due in class on Thursday 11/5/09.
5) After viewing Race: The Power of an Illusion #3 Transcripts, identify one policy/institution and explain how it advantages and disadvantages specific racial categories.
Assignment is due in class on Tuesday 11/3/09.
4) After viewing
A Girl Like Me,
write a fully developed paragraph explain how and why the children felt that
way.
Assignment is due in class on Tuesday 11/3/09
3) After viewing "Acquiring the
Human Language: Playing the Language Game:"
Define Universal Grammar.
List some of its components
Assignment is due on Tuesday 10/13/09 in class
2) After you watch the
In
Search of Human Origin: The Creative Revolution, define the
creative revolution and its components.
Assignment is due in class on 10/8/2009
1) After you watch the segment of
BARAKA, write a fully developed paragraph articulating the meaning of that
segment.
Assignment is due in class on 10/1/09
Write a short essay (2-3 pages double-space) introducing yourself. Your paper should have an an outline, introduction, body, and conclusion. Reference your information (in-text and works-cited), use your own words (paraphrase), and avoid quotations. See Writing Template
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Write a clear, concise essay for each of the questions. Make sure to synthesize information from the readings, viewings, and lectures. Your paper should have an an outline, introduction, body, and conclusion. Reference your information (in-text and works-cited), use your own words (paraphrase), and avoid quotations. See Writing Template
1) Define and discuss Culture, System, and the components and subcomponents of the Sociocultural system (infrastructure, structure, and superstructure). In this context, discuss the definitions, functions, categories, and types marriage and how it relates to the modes of production.
Give specific evidence from the readings (Harris Pages 189342-124, Web Links), Viewings (Faces of Culture: Sex and Marriage), and lectures.
Examination #2
Write a clear, concise essay for each of the questions. Make sure to synthesize information from the readings, viewings, and lectures. Your paper should have an an outline, introduction, body, and conclusion. Reference your information (in-text and works-cited), use your own words (paraphrase), and avoid quotations. See Writing Template
2) Define the Matrix of Domination and the Categorization Process (The Creation of the Other). In this context define and discuss Biological Sex, Gender, Manness, and The continuum of Ethnocentrism-to-Genocide, including Individual & Institutional Sexism. Give ample specific examples (evidence) from the readings, viewings and lectures. (due 11/12/09)
Give specific evidence from the readings (Harris Pages 169-294, Web Links, Conceptualizing Gender), Viewings (Killing Us Softly3), and lectures.
1) Define the Matrix of Domination and the Categorization Process (The Creation of the Other). In this context define and discuss Biological Race, Social Race, Whiteness & White Privilege, and The continuum of Ethnocentrism-to-Genocide, including Individual & Institutional Racism. Give ample specific examples (evidence) from the readings, viewings and lectures. (due 11/5/09)
Give specific evidence from the readings (Harris Pages 101-124, Web Links, Conceptualizing Race), Viewings (Race: The Power of an Illusion #3 transcripts, A Girl Like Me), and lectures.
Examination #1:
Write a clear, concise essay for each of the questions. Make sure to synthesize information from the readings, viewings, and lectures. Your paper should have an an outline, introduction, body, and conclusion. Reference your information (in-text and works-cited), use your own words (paraphrase), and avoid quotations. See Writing Template
1) Describe the human lineage from Ausralopithecus afarensis to Homo sapiens sapiens. Provide scientific evidence including species names, locations, tools, and significance. In this context, discuss the notion of Linguistic/Cultural Takeoff (the Creative Revolution).
2) Define the notion of Linguistic/Cultural Takeoff. Articulate and discuss the five steps of Noam Chomsky's Model of Universal Grammar.
Give ample supporting evidence (examples) by synthesizing information from the readings (Harris Pages 1-99), film ( In Search of Human Origin: The Creative Revolution, On Becoming Human, Cracking the Genetic Code (Film Online), Acquiring the Human Language (Link), Universal Grammar (Video Clips), and Lectures.
Make Up Question for Students Who Missed the Linguistic Material:
Write a clear, concise essay for each of the questions. Make sure to
synthesize information from the readings, viewings, and lectures.
Your paper should have an an outline, introduction, body, and conclusion.
Reference your information (in-text and works-cited), use your own words (paraphrase), and avoid
quotations. See
Writing Template
Give specific evidence from the readings (Harris Pages 169-396 and King pages 31-89, Faces of Culture: Transcripts: Foraging & Pastoralism and Faces of Culture: Transcripts (Food Producers, and lectures.
Examination #3:
Focusing on your performance in this course, write a two-page argumentative paper that includes the following:
1. What worked for you in this course? What did not work as well? What suggestions do you have?
2. What percentage of the readings did you finish? What percentage of the class did you miss? How do you rate your participation?
3. Calculate your accumulated points using the following table. Make sure to include all graded assignments.
| Self-Introduction Paper (5) | Your Score X
5 = #
Points 100 |
| Plagiarism Paper (5) | Your Score X
5 = #
Points 100 |
| Examination #1 (20) | Your Score X
20 = #
Points 100 |
| Examination #2 (20) | Your Score X
20 = #
Points 100 |
| Examination #3 (20) | Your Score X
20 = #
Points 100 |
| In Class Assignments (25) | Your total Score X 25 = #
Points 800 |
| Final Self Evaluation (5) | 5 # Points |
| Total (100) | Add Your Points |
It should be noted that your self-evaluation does not constitute your final grade. It is intended to assist me in assigning you a fair grade as well as providing you with the opportunity to express your perception of your performance and accomplishment.
|
Points |
GPA |
Letter Grade |
Points |
GPA |
Letter Grade |
|
100-98 |
4.0 |
A |
75 |
2.0 |
C |
|
97-96 |
3.9 |
A |
74 |
1.9 |
C |
|
95 |
3.8 |
A |
73 |
1.8 |
C |
|
94-93 |
3.7 |
A- |
72 |
1.7 |
C- |
|
92-91 |
3.6 |
A- |
71 |
1.6 |
C- |
|
90 |
3.5 |
A- |
70 |
1.5 |
C- |
|
89 |
3.4 |
B+ |
69 |
1.4 |
D+ |
|
88 |
3.3 |
B+ |
68 |
1.3 |
D+ |
|
87 |
3.2 |
B+ |
67 |
1.2 |
D+ |
|
86 |
3.1 |
B |
66 |
1.1 |
D |
|
85 |
3.0 |
B |
65 |
1.0 |
D |
|
84 |
2.9 |
B |
64 |
0.9 |
D |
|
83 |
2.8 |
B |
63 |
0.8 |
D |
|
82 |
2.7 |
B- |
62 |
0.7 |
D- |
|
81 |
2.6 |
B- |
|||
|
80 |
2.5 |
B- |
|||
|
79 |
2.4 |
C+ |
|||
|
78 |
2.3 |
C+ |
|||
|
77 |
2.2 |
C+ |
|||
|
76 |
2.1 |
C |
Last Name, First Name
ANTH&206/Cultural Anthropology
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Month/Day/Year
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