Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology CRN 70024

Rio hondo college – DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & social Sciences

Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3.0 Units)

Fall 2012–16 Week Track / M–W / 9:40 AM–11:05 AM / Science 334 / CRN 70024

COURSE SYLLABUS (download below)

(Updated 8/20/2012)

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Santiago Andres Garcia, MA / sgarcia@riohondo.edu / Office Hours: M–W 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, Room: Administration A209A / www.santiagoandresgarcia.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION (3.0 UNIT) Anthropology 102 (Rio Hondo College) examines the human cultural experience.  By way of the lesson plan (see below), students learn of the diverse cultural practices that have, and continue to shape the world we live in.  The course aims to challenge students to reflect on their own identities, and ask how they themselves integrate, and contribute to their own relevant settings.  In addition to learning about the theories and methods important to cultural anthropology, the course looks at cross–cultural diversity.  Students familiarize themselves with how people in different parts of the world obtain their food, exchange goods, organize themselves, strive for power, raise children, and worship.  The class emphasizes how cultural anthropology can help address modern social, political, and environmental issues that threaten the body, basic human rights, and peace.  Although the course is suited for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human culture, can benefit by taking this course.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objective of the class aims to allow students a thorough understanding of cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, and the research methods that apply.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) Identify the major, universal, components of culture in different global settings; (2) Describe the concepts of ethnocentrism, relativism, etic, and emic perspectives; (3) Describe the major issues affecting ethnic and indigenous populations today; and (4) Explain how cultural anthropology can help address contemporary problems.

EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW Quiz taking adheres to a strict exam schedule.  In the case of an absence whereby a student misses a quiz, a student may turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points.  In the case of the final poster presentation, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, are entitled to reschedule the presentation.  With regard to the syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to change the lesson plan at any time, and changes as the course moves occur commonly. 

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on the "Student Page” link.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions and activities.  Roll WILL be taken daily, and attending class does amount to earning 100 possible points, 20% of one’s’ final grade.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, 9^th Edition, by Gary Ferraro and Susan Andreatta, Wadsworth CENGAGE Learning, USA, ISBN 9781111301514

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Rio Hondo College catalog.

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Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology CRN 70024