Students: Carefully read this ENTIRE syllabus! It will help you successfully complete the class. Before contacting me with questions refer to this syllabus. INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Mannen OFFICE: ARTB #330 B VOICE MAIL: (310) 660-3593 ext.3577 HOURS: TTh 8:45-9:30am CAMPUS EMAIL: amannen@elcamino.edu WF 10:00-11:00am W 1:00-2:00pm REQUIRED TEXT: Available at the ECC bookstore Ferraro, Gary; Andreatta, Susan Cultural Anthropology, An Applied Perspective, 9 th Edition. 2012 Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide students with an introduction to anthropological theory as well as a cross cultural understanding of human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on subsistence strategies, marriage, kinship, sociopolitical, economic and religious systems along with the effects of cultural change. COURSE OUTLINE OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the fields of anthropology and major subfields of cultural anthropology and explain which aspect of the human condition each field addresses. 2. Identify and explain the major concepts that make up the anthropological perspective. 3. List and assess the different methodologies utilized by cultural anthropologists in the field. 4. Analyze the changes exhibited in the ethnographic description of non-western social groups from the 19th century to the present. 5. Analyze each aspect of culture (learned, shared, symbolic, patterned, adaptive, everchanging) and discuss the major theoretical schools associated with each perspective. 6. Assess the importance of language in human communication and outline and explain each of the approaches used to the study of human languages. 7. Compare and contrast the various subsistence strategies (modes of production) utilized by human societies as they interact with the environment. 8. Compare and contrast the systems of exchange typical of foragers, pastoralists, horticulturalists, and agriculturalists. 9. Assess the importance of surplus in the development of social stratification. 10. Describe and analyze the major kinship systems and types of marriages present in humans societies, and reflected by cross-cultural studies. 11. Evaluate the importance of gender studies in anthropology and identify the socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women in societies around the world. 12. Describe & analyze the levels of sociopolitical organization achieved by human societies. 13. Assess the criteria for social stratification and the potential for social mobility. 14. Compare and contrast the characteristics and functions of religious beliefs and practices by making reference to the level of political organization achieved by a society. 15. Evaluate the factors that account for the emergence of Movements of Revitalization in modern as well as in traditional societies. 16. Assess the effects of European expansion and colonization, industrialism, and globalization on developing nations in general and on indigenous groups in particular. Page 1 of 5
Student Learning Outcomes Anth 2 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SLO #1 Holistic Approach On an objective exam, students will demonstrate an understanding of the holistic approach in anthropology by identifying the appropriate definition. SLO #2 Subsistence Strategies In an in-class objective assignment, students will demonstrate their understanding of subsistence strategies by identifying three of the four types recognized by anthropologists and by explaining five features that correspond to each. SLO #3 Political Organization In an in-class objective assignment, students will demonstrate their understanding of political organization by identifying the four types recognized by anthropologists and by explaining three features that correspond to each. GRADING PROCEDURES: Your final course grade will be based on the following items: Four Exams (midterms) @ 75 points each *Lowest Score Dropped: 3 x 75 = 225 points Final Exam 100 points Accountability Assignment 25 points Culture Worksheet Assignment 25 points Current Event Essay Assignment 50 points TOTAL: 425 points EXAMS: Students are required to bring scantron #886-E and a #2 pencil. The lowest of the four exam scores will be dropped. The exams are based on assigned reading, lecture, handouts, and videos. Points will be deducted from answers that are not clearly printed and legible. NO MAKEUP EXAMS: UNDER ABSOLUTELY NO CONDITIONS MAY EXAMS BE MADE UP. A missed exam will be the score that is dropped! Do not plan on skipping ANY exams. This way IF an emergency comes up there will not be any problems dropping that score. If you miss 2 exams: Drop the class! FINAL EXAM: You will use scantron #882-E for this exam. No student is excused from the final exam. It is worth 100 points (100 multiple choice questions) and will have material from chapters 1-15. ACCOUNTABILITY ASSIGNMENT: This is designed to get students acquainted with some of the basic information and guidelines for this class.* CULTURE WORKSHEET: This worksheet helps to explain culture as an integrated system. CURRENT EVENT ESSAY: This paper should help students see the practical applications of anthropology as it relates to real-world events. It must display college-level writing. This assignment CAN NOT be made up. GRADING SCALE Other* Essay Exams Semester Total Grade Evaluation 23-25 20-22 18-19 15-17 0-14 45-50 40-44 35-39 30-34 0-29 68-75 60-67 53-59 45-52 0-44 381-425 points 338-380 points 296-337 points 253-295 points 0-252 points 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 0-59% F Excellent Good Satisfactory Passing Failing Page 2 of 5
CLASS POLICIES & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All policies & procedures apply equally to all students regardless of domestic situation, employment responsibilities or campus activities. I insist that all class interactions be conducted in a civil manner. Everyone is entitled to voice their own opinion when I call on you, but you must express your ideas in a way that maintains the dignity and respect of each individual. Students who do not comply will be asked to leave and will be assigned an absence. With this information in mind, please pay attention to the following: CLASSROOM RULES 1. No private conversations (text, spoken, written, electronic) during class. 2. No reading of or studying of other materials during class. 3. No tardiness. If you cannot regularly make it to class on time, you should not take this class or you should talk to Professor Mannen. 4. Please turn off ALL electronic devices during class.* *Lap tops/electronic devices will NOT be used to record class notes. 5. Please wait to be called on to participate in class discussion. 6. Any violation of these policies will result in the loss of any extra credit opportunities. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS In order to succeed in this course I invite you to: 1. Have regular access to the text material. 2. Be willing to read, read, and re-read the text. 3. Be willing to answer all of the study guide questions for each chapter. 4. Be familiar with the syllabus. 5. Be willing to use the Grade Tracker/Study Checklist handout to keep track of points on graded assignments and to track your study habits. 6. Be a self-motivated learner and possess good time management skills. 7. Be willing to come to class prepared, having read the text and completed assignments. 8. Be willing to ask your instructor and classmates questions if you don t understand something. 9. Communicate with me and with your classmates. I am accessible by email at amannen@elcamino.edu and my office phone number is (310)660-3593 x3577. Visit me early in the semester if you are having trouble. Do not wait until the last few weeks of the semester. Waiting does not help improve grades. STUDY & PREPARATION TIME: College credit is given based on the formula of the Carnegie unit: for every one hour spent in class, you are expected to spend two hours in preparation and study time outside of class. This adds up to 6 hours per week outside of class for a 3-unit course. Please keep this in mind when scheduling your personal, professional and academic schedules. ATTENDANCE & PUCTUALITY: Regular attendance is essential. On your 4th unexcused absence you MAY be dropped from the class or lose eligibility for extra credit points. *Excused absences/tardies include a doctor/dentist visit with verification including your first and last name, the date and phone number on official stationary or a court date with a copy of your official court document. On your 4th unexcused tardy you will NOT be eligible for ANY extra credit. If you are late you MUST be sure to sign in on the Late Attendance roster at the end of that class period to avoid being marked absent. Page 3 of 5
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY: If you are tardy/absent it is YOUR responsibility to check with ANOTHER STUDENT after class to determine what notes or handouts were missed. Leaving class early and arriving very late is counted as an absence or tardy. If you cannot avoid leaving early inform the instructor, sit near the door and try not to be disruptive on your way out. DROPPING THE CLASS: Although instructors may drop students for non-participation, the college views dropping as the student s responsibility. Don t assume you ll automatically be dropped due to non-participation. If you need to drop, do so by going to the Admissions Office on campus or online through MyECC. Last day to drop the course with a W is Friday, November 14 th ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material that demonstrates their level of knowledge, and which is used to determine grades. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. This sort of behavior violates Section I.B.1 of El Camino College s Board Policy 5138, Standards of Student Conduct. The following constitutes PLAGIARISM in this class: 1) submitting under one s own name papers which have been prepared by others (including the use of commercial term paper companies); 2) copying word for word, an author s sentences or paragraphs and including them in your paper as your own work; 3) paraphrasing published material without acknowledging the source. CHEATING is defined as: 1) using notes or the work of other students in written assignments or exams in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor; 2) misreporting or altering the data in papers involving the collection of data; 3) submitting a written assignment that is identical to that of another student s (i.e. sentences and/or paragraphs are the same, word for word, and/or results from data collection are identical). Academic dishonesty may be dealt with in the following manner: the student may receive an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand, or an F may be assigned on all or part of a particular paper or exam. El Camino College Student Support Services: (links to library, financial aid, counseling and more) http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/principles/student.pdf American Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: El Camino College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Special Resource Center. To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the SRC at (310)660-3593, x3296 or visit http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/src/ Student Code of Conduct http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/board/boarddocs/5500%20%20academic%20honesty.pd f Student Rights and Grievances Procedure 5530 http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/board/policies.asp Page 4 of 5
The following course outline serves as a guide and is subject to change. Listen for announcements, read the board or visit Etudes for class updates! Anth 2 Section #2031 Schedule for Fall 2014 Week Chapter Reading Due Dates: Assignments & Exams UNIT 1 Chapters 1-3 1 T: Welcome & Syllabus Purchase Text Book: Start reading ASAP! Aug 26/28 Th: Ch 1 What is Anthro? 2 T: Ch 1 Sept 02/04 Th: Ch 2 Culture 3 T: Ch 2 Sept 09/11 Th: Ch 3 Applied Anthro 4 T: Ch 3 Sept 16/18 Th: Exam 1 UNIT 2 Chapters 4-6 5 T/Th: Ch 4 Sept 23/25 AnthroTheory 6 T/Th : Ch 5 Methods in Sept 30/02 Cultural Anthropology 7 T/Th: Ch 6 Language & Oct 07/09 Communication 8 T: Exam 2 Oct 14/16 Th: Ch 7 Subsistence UNIT 3 Chapters 7-9 9 T: Ch 7 Oct 21/23 Th: Ch 8 Economics 10 T: Ch 8 Oct 28/30 Th:Ch 9 Marriage/Family 11 T: Exam 3 Nov 04/06 Th: Ch 10 Kinship UNIT 4 Chapters 10-12 12 T: Veteran s Day Nov 11/13 Th: Ch 10 Kinship 13 Nov 18/20 14 Nov 25/27 15 Dec 02/04 T: Ch 11 Gender Th: Ch 11 Gender T: Ch 12 Social Strat. Th: Thanksgiving Day T: Exam 4 Th: Ch 13 Social Control (Text on reserve in the library or visit myetudes.org) Thursday, September 4 th Accountability Assignment Due (25 points) Thurs, September 18 th Exam 1: Chpts 1,2,3 (75 points) Scantron #886 Thursday, October 2 nd Culture Worksheet Due (25 points) Tues, October 14 th Exam 2: Chpts 4,5,6 (75 points) Scantron #886 Thursday, October 23 rd Current Event Essay Due (50 points) Tues, November 4 th Exam 3: Chpts 7,8,9 (75 points) Scantron #886 HOLIDAY CAMPUS CLOSED Nov. 11th LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A W Friday, November 14 th : HOLIDAY CAMPUS CLOSED November 27 th Tues, December 2 nd Exam 4: Ch 10,11,12 (75 points) Scantron #886 16 Dec 09/11 Tues: Ch 14 Belief Syst. Thurs: FINAL EXAM Thurs, December 11 th FINAL EXAM: Ch 1-14 (100points) Scantron #882 Page 5 of 5