INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ANTHROPOLOGY
SANS 211, FALL 2006
FIRST ESSAY QUESTION
DUE DATE: November 6, 2006, 6PM in class
Please prepare a 3-4 page essay response to the statement below:
Thus far in the course we have been looking at how anthropologists approach the study of
the law. Using texts that have been discussed in class so far, define and discuss what the
law is for anthropologists and how it should be studied.
Your essay must adhere to the following guidelines:
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You MUST turn your essay in on TIME, IN PRINTED FORM IN CLASS, NO
EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE, NO EMAILS SUBMISSION WILL BE
GRADED!!!!
You MUST discuss at least two articles discussed in class prior to this assignment
You MUST follow the essay form discussed in class, i.e. proper argument, style,
and grammar
Please include your name, student ID, and email on EVERY page
Please staple all pages together, no paperclips please
Papers will be graded on:
 Proper Form- 25%
 Quality and Presentation of Argument- 25%
 Supporting Evidence, i.e., Discussion of Articles, Facts, Ideas- 50%