PROPOSAL - CHANGE IN COURSE
Name of course being
changed:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 105
What change is being
proposed?
Please select your choice(s)
[by typing an X in the
box (es)].
Explanation of proposed The course objectives are being changed to reflect the practices
change already in place in this course; those that help students become more
effective writers and oral communicators. The five new objectives that
are being proposed are designed to fulfill the oral communication
requirement and include all learning outcomes specified in those five
objectives. This course will provide a minimum of 7.5 hours of
instruction in oral communication with students demonstrating their
abilities to be effective oral communicators through a number of graded
class assignments, including the reiteration of the terms, concepts and
themes discussed in previous lectures as well as the clear
communication of complex problems and inter-disciplinary solutions.
Why is this change
Oral communication is already an important part of the Introduction
needed?
to Cultural Anthropology course, with formal presentations and
group discussions well integrated into course expectations. The
addition of these learning objectives into the course outline will
formalize teaching practices that we already engage in.
What effect will this
Students completing two qualified courses in the Social Science
change have on other
core will have satisfied the Oral Communication requirement. This
courses, transfer patterns,
change will broaden the course opportunities students have for
and/or programs?
completing the oral communication requirement at HCC.
Date of this proposal:
APPROVAL
SUBMISSION
COURSE
X
X
Delete the course
Change the course name
Change the course number
Change the course description
Change the pre-requisites or co-requisites
Change the course content substantially
Other: Change objectives to meet new oral communications
revisions
Submitted by:
Division(s):
August 31, 2009
Laura Cripps
SSCI
Electronic signature from
the division chair (s):
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Comments from division
chair(s):
The new Oral Communication requirements conform to the new
Gen Ed revisions.
When saving this file, please use the following naming format: Change in Course ENGL-999
Attach the original course outline and the revised course outline to this form. Include the words
“revised” and “old” on the appropriate outlines and highlight the changes made on the revised course
outline.
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COURSE OUTLINE
ORIGINAL
ANTH-105
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 Semester Hours
(Social and Behavioral Science Core)
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
Through this introduction to cultural anthropology, the student will be able to identify the basic concepts
anthropologists use in describing the economic family, political, and religious systems of pre-literate cultures.
The student will use these concepts in analyzing a specific preliterate cultures. The student will also apply the
anthropological perspective to his own culture. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Describe the relationship between cultural and biological evolution.
Identify the kinds of research anthropologists are interested in and the importance of each.
Compare and contrast adaptive strategies of a variety of cultures.
Identify the basic concepts anthropologists use to describe a culture and apply them to nonliterate cultures.
Apply anthropological concepts to American culture and sub-cultures within North America.
Describe how the Archaeological method is utilized.
Trace the development of language and technology.
Explain the importance of the role objectivity and ethnic appreciation play in studying cultures.
Identify issue/situations that will impact the future of humanity.
Describe and evaluate how a variety of cultures are organized politically, economically and
socially.
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Major Topics
I.
Anthropology as a Discipline
A.
The Special Perspective of Anthropology
B.
The Branches of Anthropology
C.
The Archaeological Method
D.
The Contribution of Physical Anthropology
E.
Ethnography and the Concept of culture
II.
Culture and Humankind
A.
Language
B.
Personality and Culture
C.
Subsistence Technologies
D.
Economic Distribution
E.
Political Organization
III.
Social Systems and Cultural Change
A.
Marriage and Family and Kinship
B.
Religion and Magic
C.
The Arts
D.
Cultural Change
E.
The American Culture
F.
The Future of Humankind
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams:
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the following:
Final grades will be based on short answer quizzes, unit exams, at least three interpretative papers, ethnographic
analysis or field/lab work.
Writing:
Specific writing assignments will be determined by the individual faculty member but will require at least 2500
words of formal writing. The papers required will be based on articles read and/or researched conducted and
meet the minimum standard of proficiency. At least three interpretative papers will be required. Periodically
student will use writing in class as a means to learn, to integrate information, to review what they have learned,
and to clarify their responses to assigned works.
Other Course Information
This course is a Social Science elective and an Arts and Sciences elective. Meet college definition for: Cultural
Diversity. This is a Social and Behavioral Science Core course.
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COURSE OUTLINE
REVISED
ANTH-105
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
Through this introduction to cultural anthropology, the student will be able to identify the basic concepts
anthropologists use in describing the economic family, political, and religious systems of pre-literate cultures.
The student will use these concepts in analyzing a specific preliterate cultures. The student will also apply the
anthropological perspective to his own culture. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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Describe the relationship between cultural and biological evolution.
Identify the kinds of research anthropologists are interested in and the importance of each.
Compare and contrast adaptive strategies of a variety of cultures.
Identify the basic concepts anthropologists use to describe a culture and apply them to nonliterate cultures.
Apply anthropological concepts to American culture and sub-cultures within North America.
Describe how the Archaeological method is utilized.
Trace the development of language and technology.
Explain the importance of the role objectivity and ethnic appreciation play in studying cultures.
Identify issue/situations that will impact the future of humanity.
Describe and evaluate how a variety of cultures are organized politically, economically and
socially.
Demonstrate active listening skills by objectively restating, in his/her own words, material which
has been verbally transmitted.
Demonstrate the physical ability to speak effectively so that the receiver(s) can understand. This
will include diction, pronunciation, enunciation, pace, pitch, and volume.
Communicate an abstract or concrete idea so that the receiver(s) clearly perceives the intended
message.
Effectively deliver a formal oral presentation in front of a group.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate using appropriate language.
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Major Topics
I.
Anthropology as a Discipline
A.
The Special Perspective of Anthropology
B.
The Branches of Anthropology
C.
The Archaeological Method
D.
The Contribution of Physical Anthropology
E.
Ethnography and the Concept of culture
II.
Culture and Humankind
A.
Language
B.
Personality and Culture
C.
Subsistence Technologies
D.
Economic Distribution
E.
Political Organization
III.
Social Systems and Cultural Change
A.
Marriage and Family and Kinship
B.
Religion and Magic
C.
The Arts
D.
Cultural Change
E.
The American Culture
F.
The Future of Humankind
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams:
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the following:
Final grades will be based on short answer quizzes, unit exams, at least three interpretative papers, ethnographic
analysis or field/lab work.
Writing:
Specific writing assignments will be determined by the individual faculty member but will require at least 2500
words of formal writing. The papers required will be based on articles read and/or researched conducted and
meet the minimum standard of proficiency. At least three interpretative papers will be required. Periodically
student will use writing in class as a means to learn, to integrate information, to review what they have learned,
and to clarify their responses to assigned works.
Other Course Information
This course is a Social Science elective and an Arts and Sciences elective. Meet college definition for: Cultural
Diversity. This is a Social and Behavioral Science Core course.
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