Anthropology 202: K: Cultural Anthropology Spring 2018
IAI# S1 901N
61250
Professor Alejandro Muzzio
e-mail: amuzzio@ccc.edu
Office Phone: TBA
Office: Room 1033
Office Hours: Mon/ Wed 10:00-11:00 am & Tues/Thur 1:00-2:00pm
Semester: 16 weeks
Course Meeting
Time: Tues/ Thur 2:00-3:20 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:
http://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
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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
Federal and State Statutes
and Mandates:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Harold Washington
College abides by the Americans with Disability Act and with Section 504 (http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/sec504.htm) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and will provide reasonable
accommodations to students with disabilities covered
by these laws. If you have a
disability for which you may require accommodations, please contact the
Disability Access Center located in
room 107 or call (312) 553-3050.”
Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Our college also abides
by federal privacy laws on behalf of students and employees.
Student Resources:
Advising http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/departments/Pages/Meet-Your-Academic-Advisor.aspx The
Advising Office provides walk-in and appointment services. College Advisors
work in partnership with
students to support academic, transfer and career goals. They also provide
information related to student
policies and campus resources.
In
arranging for the cost of tuition, or to address financial challenges in trying
to pay for college, please visit the Financial Aid
Office or learn more about Financial Aid Guidelines, grants,
loans and scholarships.
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:
Tutors
are available in a wide variety of subjects to assist students through
individual and group tutoring sessions. Any student should utilize
tutoring services to gain a deeper comprehension of course content and to enhance learning development. Free academic workshops
are also available throughout the semester and will be advertised in the
tutoring areas.
Students
can meet with a tutor by visiting one of the following tutor locations:
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Main Tutoring Center - Room 409
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Art/Architecture Tutoring - 8th Floor (Must be
currently enrolled in an HWC Art course)
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Applied Sciences - 7th Floor
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ELL/World Languages – Room 310
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Math Tutoring - Room 702
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Math Emporium- Room 502 (Subject to
Availability)
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Music Tutoring - 3rd Floor
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Science Tutoring - Room 923
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Writing Tutoring Lab - Room 407A
The Harold Washington College Library offers electronic, database, and
print media to support the scholarly work of students, faculty, and staff as
well as individual and group library and information literacy instruction.
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.
Chicago Legal Clinic: http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/departments/Pages/Chicago-Legal- Clinic.aspx
The
Chicago Legal Clinic works directly with students to identify their legal needs
and provide community based quality services.
Career
Planning & Placement offices offer one-on-one support, assistance
with major and career selection, employment participation, and
job hunting.
Weekly Course Schedule (Face-to-Face Classes)
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Topic
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Reading
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Assignment/Event
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Additional Content
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Week 1
1/15-1/20
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Overview
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Nacirema/ Gif article
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Martin Luther King Day
- No Class
Monday, January 15
First day of class for
16 week session:
Tuesday, January 16
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Extra reading and content via blog.
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Week 2
1/22-1/27
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Anthropology 4 Fields
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Chapter 1
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-Outline Chapter 1
-Access to a textbook required
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TBA
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Week 3
1/29-2/3
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Evolution of Humanity and Culture
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Chapter 2
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TBA
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Week 4
2/5-2/10
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Researching Culture
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Chapter 3
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TBA
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Week 5
2/12-2/17
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Making a LIving
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Chapter 4
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Assignment #1 Due
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TBA
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Week 6
2/19-2/24
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Consumption and Exchange
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Chapter 5
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President’s Day - No Class
Monday, February 19
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TBA
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Week 7
2/26-3/3
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Human Development
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Chapter 6
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Assignment
#2 Due
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TBA
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Week 8
3/5-3/10
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Health
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Chapter 7
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OUTLINES DUE Ch. 1-7
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TBA
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Week 9
3/12-3/17
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Kinship
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Chapter 8
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Midterm for 16 week term
Wednesday, March 14
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TBA
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Week 10
3/19-3/24
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Social Groups
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Chapter 9
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Assignment #3 Due
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TBA
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3/26-3/31
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Spring Break – No Classes
Midterm for 12 week term
Wednesday, March 28th
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Week 11
4/2-4/7
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Social Order
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Chapter 10
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TBA
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Week 12
4/9-4/14
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Communication
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Chapter 11
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TBA
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Week 13
4/16-4/21
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Religion
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Chapter 12
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Last day for student
withdrawal
for 16 week term April 16
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TBA
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Week 14
4/23-4/28
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Art
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Chapter 13
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Assignment #4
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TBA
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Week 15
4/30-5/5 |
People on the Move
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Chapter 14
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Outlines Due
Ch. 8-15
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TBA
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Week 16
5/7-5/12 |
Development
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Chapter 15
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Final Paper and Final Exam
Spring 2017 semester
ends May 12
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