Anthropology 202: P: Cultural Anthropology FALL 2018
IAI# S1 901N
30451
Professor Alejandro Muzzio
e-mail: amuzzio@ccc.edu
Office Phone: TBA
Office: Room 1033
Office Hours: Mon/ Wed 11:30- 12:30
Semester: 16 weeks
Course Meeting Time: Monday/ Wednesday 3:55-5:15 pm
Course Location: Room 1029
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Eligibility for English 101 based on prior coursework or COMPASS, ACT, or SAT test scores, or Consent of Department Chairperson.
Catalog Description: Comparative study of human societies and cultures of the world; cross-cultural investigations of social organization and political, economic, religious, and family systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Course Objectives: To provide students with an understanding of:
1. the major concepts, theories, and methods in anthropology;
2.human origins, developments and contemporary conditions in the many diverse cultures of world
evolution;
3. the similarities and differences between people of different cultures and the symbiotic relationship
between them and the environment;
4. the various forms of relationships and interactions among members of a group (ethnic and/or
cultural) and across groups;
5. the various levels of the transmission of culture (person-to-person, group-to-group, generation-to-
generation);
6. how to improve reading and research skills; and
7. how anthropology is useful for society and in daily life.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand, explain, give examples of and apply major concepts, theories and methods in anthropology.
Required Text: Miller, Barbara. Cultural Anthropology, 6/7/8th Edition. New York: Pearson Press, 2013.
ISBN-13: 978-0205260010
ISBN-10: 0205260012
Additional class material/ Assignment details:
https://anthropology202.blogspot.com/
Technology: Regular access to a computer is required.
Blackboard:
“To access Blackboard please go to ccc.blackboard.com and enter your CCC user name and password. Your course will appear once you are logged in. If you do not have (or forgot) your CCC username and password, go to my.ccc.edu and click on the link at bottom of the screen to retrieve your username.”
Grading:
Quantitative
Item Points possible
Chapter Outlines
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50
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Fieldnotes/ Assignments
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100
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Final Paper
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50
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Pop Quizzes
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100
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Exams 1 and 2 (50 each)
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100
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Total
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400
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Total possible points for the term is 400, So…
400-360 = A 359.9-320= B 319.9-280 = C 279.9-240 = D
Qualitative
A – Demonstrated mastery of all the course learning outcomes OR mastery of most of the course learning outcomes and skilled proficiency in the other(s).
B – Demonstrated skilled proficiency in all or most of the course learning outcomes.
C – Demonstrated adequate comprehension and demonstration of all or most of the course learning outcomes.
D – Demonstrated adequate or developing comprehension of some of the course learning outcomes, but did not meet expectations for successful learning of the course content and skills.
F – Did not demonstrate adequate comprehension of the course learning outcomes (this time).
No-Show Withdrawal Policy:
“Students are required to attend class. Students will be issued a no-show withdrawal (NSW) under the following circumstances:
Courses that meet more than once per week: students who do not attend the first two (2) class sessions will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor and issued an NSW.
Active Pursuit Policy:
“Students who are not actively pursuing the course at midterm may be administratively withdrawn from the course and receive an “ADW” on their transcript. Active pursuit is the completion of assignments, in-class-projects and general activities of the class, as well as maintaining attendance that allows you the opportunity to effectively succeed in the course.”
Attendance Policy:
“There are two kinds of absences:
Excused - you miss a class, call or e-mail before the class and bring me a written excuse. I make note of it on the attendance roster.
Unexcused - you miss a class and don't bring me a written excuse.
Attendance is taken at 2:00pm. Any arrival after that is considered “late”. If you are more than 30 minutes late, you will receive an unexcused absence for the day. Three late arrivals equal one unexcused absence.
If the number of excused absences becomes excessive (at my discretion) you may be asked to withdraw from the course. A grade of "Incomplete" is given only when extreme documented circumstances have caused you to miss a small amount of work necessary to complete the course.
Two (2) unexcused absences are allowed. You final grade will drop by a 1/2 letter with each additional unexcused absence (i.e. if you earn a high B but have four unexcused absences, your final grade will be a C). In either case, you are responsible for finding out what work you missed.”
Late Assignments and Exams
Late Assignments are NOT accepted. Consideration will be made for special circumstances.
Except in the case of documented personal or medical hardship, subject to my review, there are no make-up exams. If you arrive late to an exam, you will not be allotted additional time to complete the exam.”
Classroom Policies
“Cell phones and all other electronic listening devices must be put on silent or turned off prior to the beginning of the class. If a cell phone or other listening device repeatedly rings, vibrates or otherwise disturbs the class, the student will be asked to leave and will receive an F for whatever assignments are due that day. If you are expecting an urgent phone call regarding medical or personal hardship and may need to leave class, you must notify the instructor prior to the beginning of class and be prepared to step out of class to answer the phone.
“Laptop computers and tablets are permitted in class as academic resources only, such as note taking and research directed by the instructor. Any recreational or otherwise non-academic use of such devices during class will be held to the cell phone policy above.
“We are all expected to be respectful and open-minded to one another. We will not always agree, but we are not to raise our voices against, insult, or otherwise offend each other. If there is a disagreement, we will use that opportunity to model best practices in resolving arguments; reason will be our guide.
“Students who are disrespectful or offensive to the instructor or any member of the classroom community will first be addressed by the instructor. If there are no improvements, students will be referred promptly for disciplinary action. Please consult your student policy manual for more details.
“Students may have beverages during class, but food is not allowed. Only students currently enrolled in our class may attend. Children and anyone not enrolled in the class are not permitted to attend.
Academic Dishonesty:
“CCC is committed to the ideals of truth and honesty. Students are expected to adhere to high
standards of honesty and integrity in their academic endeavors. Plagiarism and cheating of any
kind are serious violations of these standards.
Academic dishonesty is a serious offense, which includes but is not limited to the following:
cheating, complicity, fabrication and falsification, forgery, and plagiarism. Cheating involves
Additional copying another student’s paper, exam, quiz, or use of technology devices to exchange information during class time and/or testing. It also involves the unauthorized use of notes, calculators, and other devices or study aids. In addition, it includes the unauthorized
collaboration on academic work of any sort. Complicity, on the other hand, involves the
attempt to assist another student to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Fabrication and
falsification, respectively, involve the invention or alteration of any information (data, results,
sources, identity, etc.) in academic work. Another example of academic dishonesty is forgery,
which involves the duplication of a signature in order to represent it as authentic. Lastly,
plagiarism involves the failure to acknowledge sources (of ideas, facts, charges, illustrations,
etc.) properly in academic work, thus falsely representing another’s ideas as one’s own.
In individual cases of academic dishonesty, sanctions may include one or more of the following:
an F grade on an assignment where academic dishonesty occurred, a written warning, a failing
grade for the course, and/or issuing of an academic dishonesty withdrawal. The severity of the penalty is left to the discretion of the instructor except the issuing of an academic dishonesty withdrawal which requires Vice President approval. A student may appeal a finding of academic dishonesty.
Additional sanctions may be imposed up to and including dismissal from CCC when
circumstances warrant it and/or the revocation of a previously awarded degree or certificate
A student may appeal additional sanctions
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The Writing Lab, located in 407A, is pleased to assist students with their writing with individual and group sessions. Free writing workshops are also available throughout the semester and will be advertised in the writing lab and on the website.
Tutoring and Academic Support Services:
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Students can meet with a tutor by visiting one of the following tutor locations:
- Main Tutoring Center - Room 409
- Art/Architecture Tutoring - 8th Floor (Must be currently enrolled in an HWC Art course)
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- Math Tutoring - Room 702
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The Harold Washington College Wellness Center provides mental health and other social services to support your personal well-being and academic success.
Computer Lab:
Computers and print stations are available for students to write a paper, research for class, or check email. Student computers are located in the Open Computer Lab (room 404) and Library on the fifth floor.
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Weekly Course Schedule (Face-to-Face Classes)
Topic
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Reading
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Assignment/Event
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Additional Content
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Week 1
8/26-9/1
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Overview/ Anthropology 4 Fields
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Chapter 1/ Nacirema
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First day of class for
16 week session:
Monday, August 27
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READ/ WATCH FOR WEDNESDAY
See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 2
9/2-9/8
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Evolution of Humanity
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Chapter 2
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Labor Day - No Class
Monday, September 3
-Chapter 1 Outline
-Access to a textbook required
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 3
9/9-9/15
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Researching Culture
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Chapter 3
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SUBMIT: Chapter 2/3 Outlines
Assignment #1
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 4
9/16-9/22
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Livelihood/ Consumption and Exchange/
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Chapter 4/5
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 5
9/23-9/29
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Human Development
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Chapter 6
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SUBMIT: OUTLINE CH 3-6
Assignment #2
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 6
9/30-10/6
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Health
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Chapter 7
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 7
10/7-10/13
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Kinship
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Chapter 8
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 8
10/14-10/20
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Social Group and
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Chapter 9
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SUBMIT: OUTLINE 7-9
Assignment #3
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 9
10/21-10/27
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Social Order
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Chapter 10
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Midterm
Wednesday,
October 24
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 10
10/28-11/3
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Communication
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Chapter 11
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 11
11/4-11/10
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Religion
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Chapter 12
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 12
11/11-11/17
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Art
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Chapter 13
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SUBMIT: OUTLINE 10-13
Assignment #3
Last day for student withdrawal
for 16-week term November 17
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 13
11/18-11/24
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Thanksgiving Holiday.
No School
November 22 and 23.
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Week 14
11/25-12/1
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People on the Move
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Chapter 14
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 15
12/2-12/8
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Development
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Chapter 15
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SUBMIT: OUTLINE 14-15
Assignment #4
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See Blog for weekly articles/ videos.
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Week 16
12/9-12/15 |
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY
Fall 2018 semester
ends December 15
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