I. ASCRC General Education Form
Group
Group VI Historical/Cultural Studies
Dept/Program
Anthropology
Course #
Anth 101
Course Title
Prerequisite
3
Introduction to Anthropology
None
Credits
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
Garry Kerr
Phone / Email
243-4414
Program Chair
John Douglas
Dean
Gerald Fetz
III. Description and purpose of the course: General Education courses must be introductory
and foundational. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/gened/GEPreamble_final.htm
A survey of anthropology which introduces the fundamental concepts, methods and
perspectives of the field. The main focus is the nature, evolution, and scope of cultures and
societies throughout human evolution and as found in the world today. By understanding the
spectrum of human cultures and social institutions, students become better prepared to
understand the diversity of peoples they will interact with throughout their lives.
IV. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
The course students learn how events,
Courses teach students how to: present ideas
artifacts, and other information from the
and information with a view to understanding
ethnographic, fossil, and archaeological
the causes, development, and consequences of
records document and explain the evolution
historical events; evaluate texts or artifacts
within their historical and/or cultural contexts;
of humans, their behaviors, and their cultures
through time. After acquiring this
and analyze human behavior, ideas, and
institutions within their respective historical
background students learn how the cultures
and/or cultural contexts.
of modern peoples can be explained as the
result of historical forces and as adaptations
to the natural and social environments in
which these peoples live.
The primary methodology employed is
The course justification should explain the ethnographic, though many others are used
approach and focus with respect to its as well. Students are exposed to different
chronological, geographical, and/or topical cultures, past and present, throughout the
content. A methodological component (e.g. world and over the time span of human
historiography or ethnography) must be evolution.
apparent.
V. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Synthesize ideas and information with a view to
understanding the causes and consequences of
historical developments and events
Students learn how information from many
sources - primarily the fossil,
archaeological, and ethnographic records is synthesized to explain the evolution and
nature of local cultures.
Evaluate texts or artifacts within their historical The archaeological record, which consists
and/or cultural contexts
primarily of artifacts, is one of the major
sources of information used in pursuit of the
goal above. Students learn how the nature
of an artifact reflects the historical, cultural,
and environmental context in which it was
produced.
Analyze human behavior, ideas, and institutions Students learn how social behaviors and
within their respective historical and/or cultural institutions (e.g. marriage patterns, family
contexts.
structure and residence, political systems,
economic systems, etc.), ideologies, and
individual behaviors interact within a
variety of historical, cultural, and
environmental contexts.
VII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form. ⇓ The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
*Please note: As an instructor of a general education course, you will be expected to provide
sample assessment items and corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.
ANTHROPOLOGY 101
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
Instructor: Garry Kerr
Office: SS# 215/SS# 306
Phone: 243-4414
Office Hours: T,TR 1:00-2:00, M,W 12:00-1:00 & by appointment
I try to avoid e-mail - Please use the phone.
T.A.: Jen Foust
T.A.Office: SS# 254A
T.A. Office Hours: MW1:00-3:00, TR9:30-11:30, & F11:00-12:00
T.A. Phone: 243-5865
T.A. e-mail : jennifer.foust@umontana.edu
Required Text: ANTHROPOLOGY Twelfth Ed. by Ember & Ember
COURSE OUTLINE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction
Aug. 26
28
Video
Sept. 2
Ch. 1 What is Anthropology ?
4
Ch. 2 How We Discover the Past
9
Ch. 3 Genetics and Evolution & Ch. 4 The Living Primates
Ch. 5 Primate Evolution ... & Video
11
16
Ch. 5 Primate Evolution
18
Ch. 6 The First Hominids
23
Ch. 7 The Origins of Culture & Video
25
Ch. 8 The Emergence of Homo sapiens & Ch. 9 The Upper Paleolithic
World & Review
30
1st MIDTERM
Oct. 2
Ch.10 Origins of Food Production and Settled Life
7
Ch.11 Origins of Cities and States & Ch.12 Human Variation and
Adaptation
9
Ch.13 The Concept of Culture & Ch.14 Theoretical Approaches in
Cultural Anthropology
Oct. 13 - Oct. 29 Yanomami Action Period - Required 20 points possible
14
Ch.15 Explanation and Evidence
16
Rites of Passage
21
Ch.16 Communication and Language
22
Video
28
Ch.17 Getting Food
30
Ch.18 Economic Systems & Review
Nov. 4
NO CLASS ELECTION DAY
6
2nd MIDTERM
11
NO CLASS VETERAN’S DAY
13
Ch.19 Social Stratification & Ch.20 Sex, Gender, and Culture
18
Ch.21 Marriage and the Family
20
Ch.22 Martial Residence and Kinship
Ch.23 Associations and Interest Groups
25
27
NO CLASS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec. 2
Ch.24 Political Life: Social Order and Disorder & Ch.25 Psychology and
Culture
Ch.26 Religion and Magic
4
Wed. 10
FINAL EXAM 3:20 - 5:20
Your grade is based upon the following :
A 360 points and above
B 320 - 359 points
C 280 - 319 points
D 240 - 279 points
F Below 239 points
Total possible points 400
1st Midterm 100 points
2nd Midterm 100 points
Project
20 points
Final Exam 180 points
P/NP cutoff 260
Yanomami Project Web Site
www.publicanthropology.net
Yanomami Project Assistant: Bob O’Boyle e-mail obaioghill@hotmail.com
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to
an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by
the University.
All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is
available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.