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Anthropology 101-210: Introduction to Anthropology
Syllabus for Six Week Session One-2013
Dr. Juliana McDonald
Office: 211B Lafferty Hall (LH)
Telephone: 257-2888 or 257-2710 (leave a message!)
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail
jmcdo2@uky.edu
OR
julianamcdonald@hotmail.com
**PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
IT IS ONLY FAIR TO WARN YOU AT THE VERY BEGINNING THAT
THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS JUST BECAUSE IT IS ONLINE. IT IS
A QUICK WAY TO GET A REQUIREMENT FINISHED BUT IT IS
NOT EASY.
Students seem to have the idea that the online classes are easier than the “live” versions. This class has not been
altered from the “live” version in any way other than to make it conform to a 6 week schedule. You must be
prepared to work very hard as you have a lot to do on a daily basis to be working at an equal rate as the “live”
version of the class. This is just fair warning that it is INTENSE and I do not excuse getting behind or
procrastination as valid reasons for not doing well in this class. You are expected to keep up with the schedule as
outlined on pages 9-10 of the syllabus.
Virtual Office Hours:
The fastest way to contact me is by e-mail. I check my e-mail regularly on a daily basis. I also have a Teaching
Assistant who will be grading assignments with my supervision and helping with e-mails. However, final
responsibility for all grades is mine.
Teaching Assistant (TA) Contact Information: The course instructor is Dr. McDonald but you will be working
under the guidance of a Teaching Assistant for this class. The TA is responsible for all communication about the
course. Details TBA
Class Time and Location:
To access the course visit http://elearning.uky.edu and login to Blackboard with your LINK BLUE username and
password. You can also login to http://myuk.uky.edu and click on the Blackboard link at the top. Scroll down until
you find this class.
Required Textbook:
Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol, & Peregrine, Peter N.
2011 Anthropology (13th ed.). Pearson/Prentice-Hall.
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Purchasing Books: ISBN: 13-9780205738823 for the print copy; ISBN: 13-9780205797332 for the e-text.
Books may be purchased EITHER from Kennedy’s Bookstore or at Wildcat Bookstore (both are located on
Limestone Street near campus).
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU ORDER BOOKS ON-LINE FROM AMAZON, ETC., YOU MAY NOT GET THEM IN
TIME TO START THE CLASS! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BOOK ON MAY 7TH. Not having the book on the first
day of class is not an excuse for getting behind.
Overview of the Course:
This course introduces students to the discipline of anthropology - the holistic study of humankind. What does it
mean to be human? Why do human groups look and act differently from each other? What do these differences
mean? This course will also introduce students to processes of inquiry in anthropology. What kinds of questions
do anthropologists ask? How do they go about answering them? Why do their answers often differ? The ultimate
goal of the course is to help students learn to think anthropologically, which is to think critically. But why should
students want to do that? There are many reasons, but perhaps, the most important is that thinking
anthropologically can help us avoid misunderstandings that fuel suspicion, distrust, and even hatred of others. In
an increasingly globalized world, learning to understand and respect human differences will help us realize that
we are, after all, all human.
Course Structure and Learning Outcomes:
To facilitate accomplishment of the learning outcomes listed below, students will engage in a variety of activities
to foster the development of anthropological thinking. This means that students will not simply memorize
content, but will actively engage in the process of learning and knowledge creation through class discussions,
writing assignments, in class activities, guest research presentations, and more. Yes, there will be lectures and
viewing of videos/DVDs, but these, too, will be opportunities for active engagement with the learning process as
students prepare for, and reflect on, specific aspects of the content.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1)
describe and distinguish among predominant theories in anthropology, and apply at least one theoretical
approach to a current social issue;
2)
compare and contrast the diverse methods of anthropological inquiry; and apply at least one
methodological approach to a research question of social and/or cultural interest;
3)
discern the importance of ethics in research on and with humans, and the ways in which ethical
considerations affect both research design and dissemination of results;
4)
uncover the underlying and sometimes multiple meanings of text, and understand how information can
be shaped to achieve a specific goal;
5)
demonstrate the use of anthropological concepts to facilitate an understanding of the connectedness of
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cultural ideologies and societal institutions in their diverse forms and representations;
6)
formulate a researchable question of anthropological interest, and design an appropriate research
strategy that speaks to the question.
Minimum Technology Requirements:
Go to this site to check the minimum hardware, software and browser requirements:
http://wiki.uky.edu/blackboard/Wiki%20Pages/Bb9%20Hardware%20and%20Software%20Requirements.aspx
Internet Explorer is NOT recommended for use with Blackboard. Firefox is the recommended Internet browser
for the course. Go to https://download.uky.edu/ to download a free version of Firefox. Log in with your LINK
BLUE id and password and search for Firefox.
You must have the latest version of Java to complete tests and quizzes. Go to http://java.com and click on the
Free Java Download button. Run the installer to get the latest version.
You will also need Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader and QuickTime movie player. Go to
http://wiki.uky.edu/blackboard/Wiki%20Pages/Browser%20Check.aspx then click BbGO! If you do not have
these, you can download them from this site.
To download Windows Media Player, click this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/10/default.aspx
You will need to install a number of plug-ins on your computer. The links to the specific plug-ins required for this
course can be also found in your course. If using a UK computer, these plug-ins should be already installed.
Students and faculty can download Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and PowerPoint) from this site:
https://download.uky.edu/.
If you experience technical difficulties contact the Customer Service Center at 859-218-HELP (4357) or by e-mail at
helpdesk@uky.edu. Please also inform the course instructor when you are having technical difficulties.
Bb 101 for First-Time Online Students
This is a brief introduction for students using Blackboard for the first time.
 Go to http://elearning.uky.edu and log in with your Link Blue ID.
 Click on the Courses link near the top left of the page (to the right of My Bb and under the Library tab).
 In the Course Search line, type Bb9-101 (exactly as you see it there, including the hyphen).
 Find the Course ID (first column) Bb9-101-OnLine-Stu, and click the down arrow next to the Course ID.
Click Enroll then Submit.
Distance Learning Library Services
As a Distance Learning student you have access to the Distance Learning Library services at:
http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/DLLS.
This service provides access to UK’s circulating collections and can deliver manuscripts or books from UKs library
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or other libraries to you. The DL Librarian, Carla Cantagallo, may be reached at 859-257-0500, ext 2171, or 800828-0439 (option #6) or by mail at dlservice@email.uky.edu.
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Course Requirements:
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
RQs-Reading Questions
CEs-Class Exercises
= 200 points
= 200 points
= 200 points
= 200 points
= 100 points
= 100 points
20% (50 questions @ 4 pts. each)
20% (50 questions @ 4 pts. each)
20% (50 questions @ 4 pts. each)
20% (66 questions @ 3 pts. each + 2 pt. short answer)
10% (25 sets completed @ 4 pts. each)
10% (5 completed @ 20 pts. each)
*1000 total points possible for course
*A zero for any of the above six components will result in automatically failing the class.
*The final exam is not cumulative.
*Final Grade Scoring: Based on total accumulation of points out of 1000 points possible:
895 - 1000 = A
795 - 894 = B
695 - 794 = C
595 - 694 = D
< 594
=E
There is a strict cutoff for deciding the percent grade.
E.g., 895 points is rounded to 90%, an “A”; 894 points is rounded to 89%, a “B.”
*THERE WILL BE NO CURVE AND NO EXTRA CREDIT IN THIS COURSE. EVERY POINT MATTERS!!
Tracking Your Own Grade: It is imperative that students take personal responsibility and also track
their own grades. To determine your approximate grade at any point during the eight weeks,
add the points you have accumulated to that point/ divide by total points possible to that
point/multiply by 100.
E.g., at midterm you have:
140 points of 150 on Exam 1
145 points of 150 on Exam 2
20 points of 20 on CE# 1
305 points of 320 points possible. Divide 305 by 320 pts. possible. Multiply by 100. 95% = A
Your midterm grade will be available online: May 28th.
Re: Exams (650 points): Exams are multiple-choice and cover PPTs, readings, and videos. The exam
questions are randomly drawn directly from the sets of RQs. Exams are given during scheduled times
listed below.
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Reading Questions (RQs) Grade (100 points): This part of your grade is based on your ability to read
the assigned material and demonstrate comprehension with completion and submission of reading
questions. There are 28 sets of 20 RQs that cover the assigned text chapters over the 8 weeks. As you
submit the reading questions with your answers, you will be given the correct answer with which to
compare. After you finish submitting the entire set, they will be counted as either “completed” (10
points) or “uncompleted” (0 points). This allows you to miss 3 sets as an “unexcused” absence. These
count for a maximum total of 250 points of your final grade. Note, if you complete all 28, you will still
only receive 250 pts. E.g., submitting only 20 sets = 200 pts. earned. It is extremely important that
you do these reading questions in order to fully understand what you are reading. There is a deadline
of 48 hours for completing each set beginning at 8:00 am on the day the reading questions are
scheduled. You will be locked out and not allowed to submit them after this time. This will prevent
you from getting behind in the reading and reading questions but you may work ahead as you please.
Class Exercises (CEs) (100 points): You will have the opportunity to complete 5 class exercises worth
20 pts. each. These are intended to help you think more critically about important topics we are
covering in reading and lecture and are directly related to the Learning Outcome for this class. These
will be posted on Bb and are due on the dates listed in the schedule. They must meet the page
requirements to be counted as completed as well as substantive in terms of overall content.
MyAnthroLab: While I do not assign specific graded tasks from this website, students have found it to
be an INVALUABLE source of information and should be used as a very important resource with the
text. If you utilize this website it will significantly increase your chances of success in this class.
Exam Schedule:
Exam 1: May 14th
Exam 2: May 22nd
Exam 3: June 3rd
Exam 4: June 18th (Final Exam)
The “window” for taking each exam opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 8:00 AM the following day. After that, you
must have a documented excuse as explained below.
MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Make-up exams will only be given for DOCUMENTED excused absences as defined by the University (Senate Rule
V.2.4.2) and are scheduled as needed. A missed exam will result in a score of zero for that exam, unless an
acceptable written excuse is presented within 48 hours of the missed examination. You must have a unique
password provided by the instructor in order to access the makeup exam.
Check the Information on Examinations in the corresponding daily folder in the WEEKLY CONTENT section of
Blackboard to confirm the topics/chapters covered on each examination.
ONLINE EXAMINATION INFORMATION
The online examinations will be submitted electronically through Blackboard and must be submitted by the
stated deadline (11.00am). Exams 1 & 2 will consist of 50 multiple-choice or true/false questions. The
examination will be available for a 24 hour period only beginning at 8:00 AM. It is your responsibility to make sure
that you access the material during that time period. You can access the examination any time during the 24 hour
window but you can only access it once. Once you access an examination you have 60 minutes in which to
complete and submit it. If you go over the time you will not be able to submit it and will receive an automatic
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score of zero for that examination. It is your responsibility to watch the time and submit the examination in
time.
Online examinations are CLOSED BOOK examinations. You cannot use your text book or any other notes when
taking an examination. You are on your honor to take the examination on your own without the assistance of
any other person or materials. Online examinations will be automatically graded and your score will be available
immediately.
If you encounter problems when taking an exam: Call the UK Help Desk or send an e-mail to me or the TA.
Late assignments will be accepted only in the event of documented excused absences as defined by University
Senate Rules V, 2.4.2. Problems associated with computer problems, printer problems, parking, traffic, library
services, over-sleeping, procrastination or forgetfulness are not acceptable excuses for late submission of
assignments. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that you access and submit assignments on time. Note: Once
the deadline for submission has passed, these assignments will no longer be accessible on BlackBoard. Scores for
assignments will be posted no later than 24 hours after the due date/time.
“Attendance”:
Although all course materials are on-line and you have open access, it is YOUR responsibility to access material in
a timely manner. To help keep you on track I have provided a LECTURE SCHEDULE that you should follow. The
lecture schedule is posted on BlackBoard in the COURSE INFORMATION section of Blackboard. You are expected
to spend a MINIMUM of 4-5 hours per day on-line interacting with the course material. Please be forewarned
that if you get behind and do not meet the scheduled daily deadlines, it will be virtually impossible to complete
the course. The only “hard” deadlines are for Exams and CEs. CEs must be graded by the TA and this person
cannot grade all CEs at the end of the class at one time.
Incompletes: There will be no incompletes given for this class without appropriate excuse according to those
defined as described above in the sections “Missed Exams” and “Late Assignments”.
Student's Rights and Responsibilities/Unresolved Academic Issues: Students have rights and
responsibilities that are clear and well-defined. All rules and regulations set forth in the current
edition of the University of Kentucky Senate Rules (www.uky.edu/USC/New/SenateRulesMain.htm)
and Code of Student Conduct (www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/code.htm) will be followed in this
course. It is your responsibility to access this information as needed.
There will be no make-up quizzes, exams, or papers without appropriate verification according to
S.R.5.24.2). A valid excuse requires documentation (e.g., doctor’s excuse, obituary for death in family,
etc.). You must be”on time” for exams; being late may jeopardize being able to take the exam.
Plagiarism and Cheating: The University of Kentucky and the Department of Anthropology take plagiarism and
cheating very seriously. You are encouraged to consult both the UK Ombud website (www.uky.edu/Ombud) and
the UK Code of Student Conduct for complete information. If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing on any
assignment or exam as defined in the UK Code of Student Conduct it will result in a range of disciplinary action
according to University policy. The maximum is expulsion from the University. According to the UK Ombud’s
Office (www.uky.edu/Ombud/Plagiarism.pdf) using someone else’s work (texts, lectures, articles) without citing
the source, passing off someone else’s work as your own (e.g., borrowing a paper from another person who has
handed it in another class previously), copying someone’s answers during exams, and using materials from the
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Internet without properly citing the website/source/author are all examples of plagiarism/cheating. If you have
ANY questions regarding this subject, please talk with the TA or with me at anytime. It is always better to be
overly cautious than risk destroying your university career. Intent is not always the issue, it is the result that is
judged! Even suspicion of plagiarism/cheating is enough to begin an investigation so be careful to follow
instructions at all times.
NOTE* In addition to the circumstances listed above, the following activities are considered evidence of cheating:
1) Talking to another student during an examination.
2) Looking at another student’s work during an examination, or allowing another student to look at your work.
3) Collaborating with another student on an examination and/or submitting an assignment that is similar in
wording or sentence construction to the work of another student in the class, even if you acknowledge the
participation of the other student. ALL SUBMITTED WORK MUST BE DONE BY YOU ALONE.
Student Conduct/Interaction: This is a college-level course and appropriate behavior is expected of
each student. Respect for other students and the instructor is expected. We respect all points-ofview and an open “classroom” environment will be adhered to at all times. Students are expected to
devote the appropriate and required time in order to successfully complete this class.
Reasonable Accommodation: The request for reasonable accommodation MUST be accompanied
with documentation from the Office of Disability Resource Center. Contact them at 859-257-2754,
Room 2, Alumni Gym (www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Disability/ResourceCenter) or e-mail
jkarnes@email.uky.edu) If you have special needs or considerations in terms of lectures,
assignments, or testing please notify the instructor as soon as possible or at any time during the
semester.
Withdrawal/Incomplete Policy: Official withdrawal from the class is required by the registrar's office
to avoid a failing grade for this class. *NOTE: *Neither the instructor nor the TA will automatically
withdraw a student from the class simply because he/she stops attending class.
Getting Started: Log into your Blackboard (Bb) account
1) Access the course syllabus: The course syllabus can be viewed by clicking on the COURSE INFORMATION
button and then clicking on SYLLABUS. I would recommend you print out a copy of the syllabus for future
reference. Make a note of all deadlines.
2) You should check that the e-mail address listed for you is your current e-mail address (it does not have to
be a UK address just the e-mail that you regularly use). If it is not your regular e-mail address, then change
it to your current address (except for HOTMAIL accounts which sometimes aren’t compatible with Bb) and
click submit. This is the address that I will use to communicate with you. (go to TOOLS to change your email address)
3)
This is a 3 credit hour course taught exclusively through the web. All course materials are on-line and it is
YOUR responsibility to access material in a timely manner. To help keep you on track I have provided a
LECTURE SCHEDULE that you should follow. The lecture schedule is posted in the COURSE INFORMATION
just below the syllabus. Again, I would recommend you print it out. This is a difficult course and it is
imperative that you stay up-to-date with the lecture material. Do not procrastinate and leave material to
the last minute. You are expected to spend a MINIMUM of 3 - 4 hours per DAY on-line interacting with
the course mate4ial. Take some time to familiarize yourself with navigating through the course material.
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The course is divided into weekly and daily modules (found by clicking on the WEEKLY CONTENT button).
Each module consists of multiple files. These files are in a variety of forms: PowerPoint, word documents,
web links, etc. As you work through the course materials you should take notes the same way you would
for a "regular" lecture course.
4) Please be aware that some files that you will be downloading are fairly large and may take a while (several
minutes) to download especially if you are accessing the course material using a modem or a slow
broadband connection.
5)
Given that all course material is delivered through the Internet, occasional problems may arise with
accessing course material. If you have problems accessing course material, or if web links appear to be not
functioning, please contact me and I will get the problem rectified as quickly as possible.
6)
Recommended first actions:
(1) Print out a copy of the syllabus and lecture schedule.
(2) Begin working on Week 1 - (if working on your home /dorm computer - download all of the plug-ins
listed in the Course Information under Minimum Technology Requirements).
CLASS SCHEDULE (INSTRUCTOR RESERVES RIGHT TO ALTER AS NECESSARY):
PPT = POWERPOINTS W/AUDIO
RQs = READING QUESTIONS COMPLETED WITH EACH PPT
CE=CLASS EXERCISES
WEEK ONE:
May 7
PPT- Intro to Class/Syllabus
May 8
PPT/RQS: Ch. 1-What is Anthropology?
PPT/RQS: Ch. 2-History of Anthropological Theory
May 9
PPT/RQS: Ch. 3-How We Discover the Past
PPT/RQS: Ch. 4-Genetics and Evolution
May 10
PPT/RQS: Ch. 6-The Living Primates/ Ch. 7-Primate Evolution from Early Primates to Hominids
WEEK TWO:
May 13
CE #1 Due
May 14
EXAM ONE
May 15
PPT/RQS: Ch. 8-The First Hominids
PPT/RQS: Ch. 9-The Origins of Culture and the Emergence of Homo
May 16
PPT/RQS: Ch. 10-The Emergence of Homo sapiens
PPT/RQS: Ch. 11-The Upper Paleolithic World
May 17
PPT/RQS: Ch. 12-Origins of Food Production and Settled Life
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PPT/RQS: Ch.13-Origins of Cities and States
WEEK THREE:
May 20
PPT/RQS: Ch. 14-Culture and Culture Change
May 21
CE #2 Due
May 22
EXAM TWO
May 23
PPT/RQS: Ch. 15-Communications and Language
PPT/RQS: Ch. 16-Getting Food
May 24
PPT/RQS: Ch. 17-Economic Systems
WEEK FOUR:
May 27
NO CLASS/MEMORIAL DAY
May 28
PPT/RQS: Ch. 5-Human Variation and Adaptation
PPT/RQS: Ch. 18-Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism
May 29
PPT/RQS: Ch. 19-Culture and the Individual
PPT/RQS: Ch. 20-Sex, Gender, and Culture
May 30
PPT/RQS: Ch. 21-Marriage and the Family
PPT/RQS: Ch. 22-Marital Residence and Kinship
May 31
CE #3 Due
WEEK FIVE:
June 3
EXAM THREE
June 4
PPT/RQS: Ch. 23-Associations and Interest Groups
PPT/RQS: Ch. 24-Political Life: Social Order and Disorder
June 5
PPT/RQS: Ch. 25-Religion and Magic
June 6
PPT/RQS: Sociocultural Gerontology
June 7
PPT/RQS: Ch. 27-Applied & Practicing Anthropology
WEEK SIX:
June 10
PPT/RQS: Ch. 28- Global Social Problems
June 11
CE #4 Due
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June 12
Overview of Learning Outcomes
June 13
June 14
CE #5 Due
Study Day for Final Exam
WEEK SEVEN:
June 17
Study Day for Final Exam
June 18
FINAL EXAM
*FINAL GRADES ARE POSTED ON-LINE.
*GRADES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT VIA E-MAIL.
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