COURSE
DESCRIPTION (3.0 UNIT) Anthropology 102: Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology 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 asks 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 the human experience across a broad
range of cultures can take 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.
TEST
MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW Test taking (five total) adheres
to a strict exam schedule. In the case of an absence whereby a
student misses a test, a student may turn in the one extra credit
assignment allowed, to make up for the missing test 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, as changes in lesson topics do
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 ones’
final grade.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Cultural Anthropology: An Applied
Perspective, 9th 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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