Anthropology 102
HUMAN WAYS OF LIFE: CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Spring 2014
Course Information
Course Name: HUMAN WAYS OF LIFE
Course Section: 0150
Meeting Time: T TH 9:35 am – 11:00 am
Meeting Location: Anth 100
Professor Information
Professor’s Name: ERIN J MORAN
Office Location: 3005
Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Office Telephone: x4305
Email-address: moranej@piercecollege.edu
Course Description
This class presents a broad survey of human
culture including the study of human social
organization, language, kinship, food getting, art,
religion, political and economic organization, and
culture change with examples drawn from
contemporary preliterate, peasant, and urban
societies.
Class website: “Pierce Anthropology 102 Moran” (Must google exact phrase)
https://sites.google.com/site/anthropology102moran/yhuyth
Course Materials
REQUIRED READING – Introducing Cultural Anthropology, by Roberta Edwards Lenkeit, McGraw Hill.
ANY EDITION. ISBN: 0073531022
Student Learning Outcomes –
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to perform a real-world task requiring Cultural
Anthropology that demonstrates meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. Examples of
essential knowledge and skills in Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology may include but are not
limited to: a) Reasoning about and interpreting social and cultural behavior, both past and present, in
comparative terms, b) Being aware of and sensitive to cross-cultural differences with the aim of
developing a perspective of cultural relativism and an ability to recognize and avoid ethnocentrism, c)
Applying anthropological principles in everyday life, including as related to self, family, community,
and professional careers.
The last day to drop classes without a grade of “W” is February 23, 2014.
The last day to drop classes (on-line only) is May 11, 2014.
Course Expectations:
Your continued enrollment in this course confirms that you have read this syllabus and that you have
agreed to the course schedule and requirements that I have laid out here. All students are therefore
expected to fulfill ALL of the requirements for the course that I have outlined.
Submission of Work:
Late Assignments: It is my policy NOT to grant extensions.
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In-class assignments are just that- completed in class. In-class assignments cannot be
made up on the event of an absence.
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Take-home assignments are due at midnight on the assigned day. Late assignments will
not be accepted.
Grades: It is my job to evaluate your progress in this course. Your grade is based on my level of
satisfaction with your work for this class. Grades are the prerogative of the class professor and are
not negotiable. Grade changes will only be made in the event that an actual error has occurred. If
you feel that your grade is in error, then you need to submit a written statement clearly stating the
reason why you believe your grade is in error. This statement needs to be submitted within one
week of posting of the score to the professor.
Please note: I am only permitted to discuss grades and other course related issues with the actual
student enrolled in this class. I cannot provide any information about your work in this class to
anyone except you, including your parents, partners, etc.
Attendance:
Attendance: Attendance is taken at the start of every class. If you arrive after attendance has been
taken, you will be marked absent. These absences count toward your maximum of 3 during the
semester.
Absences: You are allowed a maximum of 3 absences during the semester. Your absences do not
need to be excused, but if you miss more than three classes you will be in danger of being dropped
from the course. Students with medical emergencies are required to show a note from their
physician.
In-class Assignments: In-class assignments are just that- completed in class. They count towards
your participation in this class and cannot be made up on the event of an absence. It is the
students’ responsibility to get notes from a classmate if she or he misses a lecture. I do not send
notes via emails or give notes to students who missed any lectures. You may want to have a
“buddy” in the class to get notes from if you ever have to miss class.
Communication policy:
I do my best to answer student emails and phone calls promptly. Please be aware, however, that I
cannot respond immediately. Generally, I try to reply within 24-48 hours.
Classroom Behavior:
Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student may result in disciplinary
action in accordance with District policies and procedures. Action may include, but is not limited to
expulsion from class.
Respect your peers: At all times, the classroom environment must be one of respect for conflicting
viewpoints and opinions. I encourage active debate and exploration of complex issues. In order to
do this, we all must work to make our classroom community supportive and inclusive.
Arrive on time: Please note that this is a college course and that you are expected to arrive on time
and be prepared to begin at the start of class. Attendance is taken promptly at the start if class and
late arrivals are recorded as absences. As noted above, more than 3 absences can put you in
danger of being dropped from this course.
Cell phone use: Please refrain from using cell phones during class. Cell phones should be set to
“silent” before you come to class each week and may not be accessed during class for any reason,
including internet, texting, or talking. If you are caught accessing your phone, you may be asked to
leave the class. If the problem recurs, you may be in danger of being expelled from the class.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
The faculty and administration of Pierce College are committed to the belief that honesty and integrity
are integral components of the academic process. The College expects students to be honest and
ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals. Students who violate the code of academic
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conduct by which the College maintains its academic integrity will be dealt with in a manner reflecting
the seriousness of these violations. ***For details, see the College Academic Honesty Policy below.
Course Grade
Grading:
Weekly Assignments and Class Participation
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Exam #4
40%
15 %
15 %
15 %
15 %
Total
100 %
Course Assignments
Weekly Assignments and In-class Participation (40% of total grade)
Success in this course requires what I call “active attendance.” This involves more than showing up for
class each day. Students are expected to participate productively and thoughtfully in classroom
discussions and group work.
Assignments are designed to give you greater insight into the approaches that anthropology takes to
understand culture. Assignments may be given in-class or take-home. Assignments given in class may
NOT be made up. Take-home assignments are due on the day the assigned day and will NOT be
accepted if late. Assignments include:
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Assignment
Assignment
Assignment
Assignment
Assignment
Assignment
#1:
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#6:
Body ritual (Ethnocentrism/self-reflection)
Visualizing theory (Theory)
Reading ethnography (Ethnography)
Deconstructing gender (Culture patterns)
Mapping globalization (Culture patterns)
My culture map (Interpretation)
Exams (60% of total grade)
Four exams will be given during the semester. Exams are not cumulative, but only cover material
(readings, lectures, discussions, and films) between the exam dates. However, You will need to
understand the main concepts from the first half of the course in order to succeed on the final exam.
Prior to the exam, a review sheet will be distributed. There will be multiple choice questions,
true/false, matching, and short answer questions on each exam.
Extra Credit:
There will be extra credit opportunities made available to you during the course of the semester.
Course Schedule
(Course Schedule subject to change)
3
Week/Class
Assignment
Readings/Topics
Week 1
Introduction to the course
Chapter 1:
What is anthropology?
Week 2
President’s Weekend
Chapter 2:
What is culture? What is
ethnicity? What is race?
Chapter 3:
Method and Theory in Cultural
Anthropology
Assignment #1:
Body ritual
Week 4
Chapter 3:
Method and Theory in Cultural
Anthropology
Assignment #2:
Visualizing theory
Week 5
Chapter 5:
Foraging and subsistence
strategies
Chapter 5:
Foraging and subsistence
strategies
Chapter 6:
Food production
Chapter 6:
Food production
EXAM 1:
Chapters 1,2,3
Chapter 7:
Marriage, family, and residence
EXAM 2:
Chapters 5,6
Week 3
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Caesar Chavez Day
Week 9
Assignment #3:
Reading ethnography
Spring Break
Week 10
Chapter 8:
Kinship and descent
Week 11
Chapter 9:
Gender and sexuality
Assignment #4:
Deconstructing gender
Week 12
Chapter 12:
Human Expressions
EXAM 3:
Chapters 8, 9,
Week 13
Chapter 12:
Human Expressions
Week 14
Chapter 13:
Culture change and globalization
Pages 304 -313
Chapter 13:
Culture change and globalization
Pages 304 -313
Week 15
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Assignment #5:
Mapping globalization
Grade
Week 16
Memorial Day
Week 17
Finals Week
EXAM 4:
Chapters 12, 13
No Class
Assignment #6:
My culture map
Important Spring Session Dates:
REGISTRATION DATES
New student on-line applications accepted for Spring 2014 semester October 1, 2013 – January 31,
2014
In person applications accepted February 10, 2014
Students may add open classes on-line before the first day of the semester February 9
(Add Permits must be obtained from class instructor at the beginning of the term)
GENERAL CALENDAR DATES
Day and Evening Classes Begin February 10, 2014
Saturday Classes Begin February 22, 2014
Students may file petitions for degrees and certificates to be awarded in fall 2014 March 3 to May 30,
2014
Petitions for Pass/No Pass grading accepted for semester-length classes February 10-20, 2014
(Pass/No Pass petitions for short-term classes are accepted during the first two weeks of class)
Last Day of Instruction June 2, 2014
Final Examinations June 3 - 9
Fall Semester grades available online beginning June 8, 2014
(Grades will become available as they are submitted by instructors)
DEADLINES - LAST DAY TO:
LAST DAY TO CHANGE RESIDENCY STATUS FROM NON-RESIDENT TO RESIDENT FOR
SPRING 2014 (WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENCY QUESTIONNAIRE AND
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) February 07
LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES (On-line) February 09
LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES (In person at Admission and Records with Instructors Add Permit)
February 21
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AUDIT CARDS February 21
LAST DAY TO DROP OR CHANGE CLASSES WITHOUT INCURRING FEES* February 23
LAST DAY TO CLAIM A REFUND OF ENROLLMENT FEES AND NON-RESIDENT TUITION* February 23
LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES WITHOUT A GRADE OF “W”* February 23
LAST DAY TO REQUEST CREDIT-BY EXAM April 13
LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES ON-LINE ONLY* (Will show as a “W”) May 11, 2014
(Students who drop classes from February 24 to May 11 (on-line) will have a “W” recorded on their
permanent record)
*These dates apply to courses beginning the first day of the term and semester-length classes.
See instructor for other deadlines for late started and short-term classes.
HOLIDAYS - NO CLASSES
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, college closed January 20
Presidents’ Birthdays, college closed February 14 - 17
Cesar Chavez Day, college closed March 31
Spring Break April, 7-13
Memorial Day, college closed May 26
Non instructional day, college services open May 27
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