Anthropology 206 [insert quarter] Cultural Anthropology The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human difference… Ruth Benedict Course Overview This course focuses on the dimensions of human cul-ture, including language, subsistence patterns, technol-ogy, economics, equality and inequality, kinship, relig-ion, politics, ethnicity, and gender/age status. In the context of studying human culture we will explore how these factors relate to contemporary human problems such as globalization and overpopulation Required Texts Spradley, James and David W. McCurdy. Confor-mity and Conflict, 12th edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2006. Kottak, Conrad Kottak. Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 6th edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2008. Knauft, Bruce. The Gebusi: Lives Transformed in a Rainforest World. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2005. Learn Actively: Learning is a personal, interactive process that results in greater expertise and a more comprehensive understanding of the world. Through in-class activities and small group work, by the end of the quarter you will: - recognize key elements of human culture and have a basic understanding of fundamental cultural anthropology concepts - be familiar with and have practiced a few of cultural anthropology’s fieldwork and methods - have researched and educated your classmates about an indigenous culture - have delved into discipline-specific databases and explored a variety of library resources Communicate with Clarity and Originality: The ability to exchange ideas and information is essential to personal growth, productive work, and societal vitality. Through writing assignments and discussion, by the end of the quarter you will: - have begun to develop or improve your communication skills - be able to clearly express your thoughts about human culture and adaptive processes - know how to properly cite sources and provide complete citations for sources Think Critically, Creatively, and Reflectively: Reason and imagination are fundamental to problem-solving and the critical examination of ideas. By the end of the course, you will: - understand how to look at culture at various levels (individual, community, national) and from an anthropological perspective - know how to break down a theory into its main components - be able to assess the interaction between culture, biology and the environment - have learned to assess anthropological information in general and scholarly sources - be able to interrelate your personal experiences and societal forces within the context of cultural anthropology - understand that while there are various ways of being human and we are each unique, we also share basic commonalities of experience and living Interact in Diverse and Complex Environments: Successful negotiation through our increasingly complex, interdependent, and global society requires knowledge of awareness of self and others, as well as enhanced interaction skills. Through group work, basic fieldwork, and discussion, by the end of the quarter you will: - have some tools to use to help you identify ethnocentrism - have explored cultural anthropology methods through real-world ethnographic observation - have worked on your cooperative and verbal skills through team work Learning Outcomes Faculty: Tori Saneda Office: CC1-147 Phone: 425-352-8217 Email: [email protected] Online Office Hours: Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade ≥ 2.0) OR placement by testing in ENG 100 Librarian: Katie Whitson, 425.352.5341 [email protected] 206—Cultural Anthropology Grades: Everyone starts out with a 4.0 in this class. It is up to you whether or not you keep your 4.0. You are re-sponsible for your own learning and for improving your learning and self-assessment skills. My feedback will focus on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your work and helping you identify areas for improvement. I view learn-ing as a collaborative process and encourage you to meet with me if you have concerns about your standing in the class. % of Points Grade % of Points Grade % of Points Grade 95-100 4.0/A 82 2.7/B- 70 1.5/C- 94 3.9/A- 81 2.6/B- 69 1.4/D+ 93 3.8/A- 80 2.5/B- 68 1.3/D+ 92 3.7/A- 79 2.4/C+ 67 1.2/D+ 91 3.6/A- 78 2.3/C+ 66 1.1/D 90 3.5/A- 77 2.2/C+ 65 1.0/D 89 3.4/B+ 76 2.1/C 64 0.9/D 88 3.3/B+ 75 2.0/C 63 0.8/D- 87 3.2/B+ 74 1.9/C 62 0.8/D- 86 3.1/B 73 1.8/C- 61 0.8/D- 85 3.0B 72 1.7/C- 60 0.7/D- 84 2.9/B 71 1.6/C- 0-59 0.0/F 83 2.8/B- At the end of the quarter: An “A/A-” student will demonstrate a mastery of all primary and secondary cultural anthropology terms and concepts, specifically, an understanding of anthropological theory, methodology, cultural relativity, social institutions, interrelation of culture, biology and environment, and ethical issues. Additionally, this student consistently and fully participates in class discussion, in-class activities, and group projects. A “B+/B/B-” student will demonstrate a mastery of all of the primary and most of the secondary cultural anthropology terms and concepts, specifically, an understanding of anthropological theory, methodology, cultural relativity, social institutions, interrelation of culture, biology and environment, and ethical issues. Additionally, this student regularly participates in class discussion, in-class activities, and group projects. A “C+/C/C-” student will demonstrate a mastery of most of the primary and some of the secondary cultural anthropology terms and concepts, specifically, an understanding of anthropological theory, methodology, cultural relativity, social institutions, interrelation of culture, biology and environment, and ethical issues. Additionally, this student generally participates in class discussion, in-class activities, and group projects. A “D+/D/D-” student will demonstrate a mastery of some of the primary and secondary cultural anthropology terms and concepts, specifically, an understanding of anthropological theory, methodology, cultural relativity, social institutions, interrelation of culture, biology and environment, and ethical issues. Additionally, this student sporadically participates in class discussion, in-class activities, and group projects. An “F” student will fail to demonstrate mastery in the primary and secondary cultural anthropology terms and concepts. Additionally, this