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Program Description
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
The Anthropology Department has grown significantly since the last program review was
completed. The addition of a second full-time faculty member has allowed the department to
flourish in the number of sections offered, the variety of courses offered, and the methods of
delivery. Anthropology as a discipline involves the holistic study of humans. Anthropologists
utilize four primary fields of study; cultural/social anthropology, physical/biological
anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology to study Homo sapiens. Anthropology
as a discipline is unique in that its four fields straddle both social and natural sciences.
Courses in anthropology require that students utilize critical thinking skills, and gain an
appreciation for history and diversity of humanity over both time and space.
There has been increasing student demand for additional anthropology sections and for
additional course offerings. The current budget crisis is limiting the number of students we are
able to serve.
We have recently added two new courses to our program, Cultures of Latin America (Anth
209) and Celtic Cultures (Anth 211). Cultures of Latin America has been offered since Spring
2008 and has had a 95% plus fill rate each semester. Celtic Cultures is already generating
much student interest and will be offered for the first time in Spring 2010.
The Anthropology Department continues to be active on campus giving lectures and hosting
events including; A Day of Dialogue on War and Peace, Maya Luncheon (where students
fundraised $1,500 for a field trip to Mexico), The Evolution-Creation Controversy, A Global
Awareness Film Festival, Guest Speaker Professor Leo Chavez (twice) as well as many other
very successful events. Both full-time anthropologists are active members of GAG
(Gregarious Anthropology Group) and the AAA (American Anthropology Association) and
regularly attend conferences and meet with fellow anthropologists to discuss anthropology,
and teaching methodologies and pedagogies.
B. PROGRAM GOALS
The goals of the Anthropology Department are multifold; 1) provide course offerings that will
enable students to transfer to a four-year institution while providing the student with the strong
introductory level concepts in anthropology 2) provide course offerings in which students can
obtain an associates degree in anthropology, 3) provide non-majors with a general exposure to
anthropology for the purpose of general education, concepts they can apply to their daily life
and to cultural diversity understanding, 4) provide courses that give students a foundation in
their understanding of the various aspects of science, and the anthropological study of
humans, and human institutions. Specifically we continue to work to add additional sections of
existing classes and additional course offerings.
As a result of participation in the program, students will have the following skills and
knowledge sets:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key principles, theories, and research
methodologies used in the biological, social and anthropological study of humans.
2. Have the ability to apply anthropological concepts, specifically; holism, cultural
relativisim, ethnocentrism, comparative approach, emic/etic perspectives, participant
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observation, science, and the scientific method, to the study of humans, the world at large,
and in their daily lives.
3. Be able to recognize and explain the evolutionary history of humans, including the
processes of evolution, and primate and hominin evolution.
4. Be able to recognize and explain the significance of culture in shaping human lives and
institutions in the following areas; means of subsistence, economic systems, political
systems, religion, kinship, enculturation, marriage and family formation,
5. Be able to apply a basic understanding of evolutionary theory and culture theories to
humans and human history.
6. Ability to recognize the significance of culture in shaping humans’ worldview and discern
how culture impacts human beliefs and actions, by identifying and understanding our place
in the world in relation to others and the effect of culture in this understanding of who we
are as a species.
7. General understanding of the depth and breadth of the field of anthropology,
anthropological theories, methods, history and applications to real world problems.
C. PROGRAM DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES OFFERED (List only)
Anthropology Associate in Arts (AA) Degree- 19 units total
PROGRAM DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Admissions requirements (if appropriate) No requirements
List of required courses by degree/certificate
Required Course (7 units)
ANTH 101 Physical Anthropology (3)
ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab (1)
ANTH 102 Cultural Anthropology (3)
Restricted Electives (6 units)
ANTH 101H Physical Anthropology Honors (3)
ANTH 102H Cultural Anthropology Honors (3)
ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH 105 Language and Culture (3)
ANTH 107 Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3)
ANTH 109 Primate Behavior (3)
ANTH 199 Anthropology Independent Study (1)
ANTH 209 Cultures of Latin America (3)
ANTH 211 Celtic Cultures (3)
ANTH 231 Field Course in Archaeology (3)
Plus 6 Additional Units from:
ANAT 231 General Human Anatomy (4)
ANAT 240 Human Physiology (5)
BIOL 102 Human Biology (3)
BIOL 108 Plants and People (3)
BIOL 109 Genetics & Biotechnology in Society (3)
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BIOL 266
BIOL 268
BIOL 272
BIOL 276
ETHS 101
ETHS 129
ETHS 140
ETHS 160
ETHS 170
GEOG 100
GEOG 102
GEOG 160
GEOG 230
ESC 100
HIST 270
PHIL 170
PHIL 172
PHIL 201
PHIL 202
PSY 101
PSY 161
SOC 101
General Zoology (5)
General Botany (5)
Cell and Molecular Biology (5)
Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (4)
American Ethnic Studies (4)
Intro to African American Studies (3)
Intro to Chicano/na Studies (3)
History of the Native Americans (3)
Intro to Asian American Studies (3)
Global Geography (3)
Physical Geography (3)
Cultural Geography (3)
Intro to Geographical Information Systems (3)
Physical Geology (3)
History of Women in the United States (3)
Logic and Critical Thinking (3)
Critical Thinking/Writing (3)
History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (3)
History of Philosophy: Modern (3)
General Psychology (3)
Elementary Statistics in Behavioral Sciences (3)
Intro to Sociology (3)
D. PROGRAM COURSES OFFERED
List by course number and title, e.g., PHYS 130 Elementary Physics
ANTH 101
ANTH 101L
ANTH 102
ANTH 101H
ANTH 102H
ANTH 103
ANTH 105
ANTH 107
ANTH 109
ANTH 199
ANTH 209
ANTH 211
ANTH 231
Physical Anthropology (3)
Physical Anthropology Lab (1)
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Physical Anthropology Honors (3)
Cultural Anthropology Honors (3)
Introduction to Archaeology
Language and Culture (3)
Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3)
Primate Behavior (3)
Anthropology Independent Study (1)
Cultures of Latin America (3)
Celtic Cultures (3)
Field Course in Archaeology (3)
E. PROGRAM FACULTY (List full-time faculty)
Karen Markley
Maria Leonor Monreal, coordinator
Indicate number of adjunct faculty:
We currently have 11 part-time faculty members
F. PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
List members and their role/title
Dan Tesar, Social Science Dean
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Karen Markley, Anthropology Professor
M. Leonor Monreal, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Anthropology Dept.
II.
Program Key Performance Indicators
Attach data sheet from institutional research to the report.
III.
Program Outcomes Analysis
A. REPORT ON STATUS OF PREVIOUS REVIEW OUTCOMES ANALYSIS
One to two paragraphs regarding accomplishments since the previous
review and objectives/activities still outstanding.
The Anthropology Department has accomplished a lot of changes and growth since the last
program review in 2004. There has been an increase in sections offered from 42 (2003-2004)
to 70 sections as of 2007-2008. The number of students declared as anthropology majors has
increase from 40 (2004) to 108 (2008). The enrollment has increased from 1,853 (2004) to
3,303 (2008). Enrollment rate has been steadily over 90% and retention rate has stayed in the
80% throughout these four years. Average section size has increased from 44.1 to 47.2.
The Anthropology Department has developed two new courses, Cultures of Latin America in
2008 and Celtic Cultures for 2010. The Anthropology Department has also offered a field trip
component for Cultures of Latin America and has successfully provided two field trips for over
20 students, one to Mexico in Spring 2008, and one to Peru in Spring 2009, both trips
completely independently paid by the students who have done fundraising through student
clubs.
The Physical Anthropology Lab and class have purchased more material through the funds of
instructional equipment in the Social Science division which has been extremely helpful for
hand-on learning for the students.
Overall, there has been an increase in course offerings although currently offset by budget
constraints. We have new adjunct faculty with extensive teaching experience and outstanding
academic background which have really enhanced the quality of our program.
As a department, we are moving towards student-learning teaching strategy. In an effort to
enhance learning outside the class room, we provide student field trips to various museums,
such as Museum of Man, Museum of Tolerance, also for our Physical Anthropology students,
we visit the San Diego Zoo where they can do a primate observation.
The anthropology department currently offers our core courses through the Honors Program
where we advocate for student diversity and multiculturalism. Anthropology classes are very
popular through the Honors Program, every semester we have a large waitlist of students
wanting to add these courses, and many of these Honors students transfer into UCLA.
Currently, the Anthropology Department is also involved in the Basic Skills intern mentor
program which has successfully aided students in their academic success. Our goal is to
continue participating in this program for both of our core courses, Physical and Cultural
Anthropology.
B. SUMMARY OF DATA – Recommend Evaluation of Data
One paragraph each on program access, program resources, program efficiency,
and program success. What does the data show?
Anthropology Department Program Access:
The Anthropology Department offers students a balanced mixture of course offerings. The two
core classes, Physical Anthropology (101) and Cultural Anthropology (102) are offered in a
variety of times, days, through the Honors Program, and online. These classes are available to
both day and evening students.
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Anthropology Department Program Resources:
The Anthropology Department currently has one full-time faculty member and plans to hire an
additional full-time faculty in the future once the budget crisis is ameliorated. The Anthropology
Department continues to receive a portion of the Social Sciences Division cash allocation for
instructional equipment. In the future, we are planning to offer an Archaeology Field and Lab
class where equipment will be necessary to build this course.
Anthropology Department Program Efficiency:
Based on the most current data sheets, the anthropology department is very efficient, as
compared to other departments on campus. The average class size has increased from 44.1
(2004) to 47.2 (2008), our fill rate has maintained over 90% for the past four years. Course
retention has exceeded 80% continuously from 2004 to 2008. FTES- Full Time Equivalent
Student has increased from 192 in 2004, to 333 in 2008. Our WSCH- Weekly Student Content
Hours has increased from 5,749 in 2004 to 9,988 in 2008. Enrollment has also increased
rapidly from 1,853 students in 2004 to 3,303 students in 2008. Finally, FTE Faculty (Full Time
Equivalent Faculty) has almost doubled in the past four years, from 7.9 (2004) to 14.5 (2008),
which is indicative of the need to add another faculty member.
Anthropology Department Program Success:
A comparison of the Anthropology Department in relation to other departments, based on
current data sheets, reflects a high success rate. The average course retention rate on
campus is about 79%, the Anthropology Department has had over 80% average retention rate
for the past four years. The average course success rate campus wide is about 63%,
according to the lasted data sheets, the Anthropology Department’s success rate ranges in the
60% as well.
C. IDENTIFICATION OF TRENDS
Two to three paragraphs on factors influencing the program: workplace trends, changes in
curriculum/content, changes in pedagogy, other factors.
As a discipline, anthropology and anthropologists, are increasingly focusing on the application
of academic and field research in the understanding the solving of real world problems.
Anthropologists are speaking out and working to educate their students on the link between
scientific and social research and public policy. At Fullerton College the SLO’s (Student
Learning Outcomes) for individual classes and the department at large all link classroom
learning with students daily personal and work lives. An AA in anthropology forms a sound
basis for virtually any field a student wishes to continue in. As a holistic discipline, crossing the
natural and social sciences anthropology gives students a solid grounding in critical thinking
skills as well as a liberal education.
D. IMMEDIATE SHORT-TERM PLANS
Drawing from the data, external influences, trends in the discipline and College
goals/initiatives, identify concrete activities the program needs to engage in to modify the
program. Can activities be accomplished in 1-2 years?
The Anthropology Department is thriving with the addition of a second full-time faculty
member. With the addition of Leonor Monreal to the department we have increased the
section offerings and the course offerings. Short term goals for the department include the
addition of new courses, including Applied Anthropology. We are working on identifying a field
site to start teaching the Field Course in Archeology. At this time we offer multiple online
sections of our two core classes, Cultural and Physical Anthropology. We have increased
student access with the inclusion of online classes and we are working on broadening the
online classes we offer. It is of critical concern to us to make sure that we don’t lose quality
and integrity as we expand our offerings (both in f2f classes and online classes).
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E. LONG-TERM PLANS
Drawing from data, external influences, trends in the discipline, and college goals/initiatives,
identify concrete activities the program needs to engage in to modify the program. Can
activities be accomplished in 3-5 years?
The filling of the replacement position, with a second full time faculty was critical for the basic
functioning of the department. However, the Anthropology Department is now on the verge of
being ready to add a third member to the department (although with current the current budget
it seems unlikely any time soon). A third full time faculty member, with a specialization in
physical anthropology will be critical for the continued growth of this department. Cultural and
physical anthropology are the two core classes that we regularly teach. Both of the full time
faculty members have been educated in all four fields of anthropology, but our specialization is
cultural. To effectively oversee the physical anthropology lab and the development and reimplementation of the Archeology Field Course we need a specialist in physical anthropology.
We are considering various means by which the anthropology department can expand its
course offerings and are looking into linking our upcoming Applied Anthropology class with one
or more of the following; Administration of Justice Department, Business and CIS Division,
Career and Life Planning, Teacher Prep.
F. REQUEST FOR RESOURCES
Identify specific resources needed for specific activities (and potential sources for support).
As mentioned above the Anthropology Department is on the verge of needing a third full-time
faculty member, specifically someone with a focus in physical anthropology and archeology.
Once we have recovered from the current budget crisis and we are allowed to return to our
previous number of course offerings we will be ready to make a case for an additional position.
Over the past five years the equipment needed for the Physical Anthropology Lab class has
steadily increased. As new fossils are found, with new insights into hominin and primate
evolution, as well as human variation we will continue to need monies to add to our lab
materials. We are also running into the need for support to repair damages to our existing
fossil remains (normal wear and tear due to classroom use). We will continue to request a
portion of the Social Sciences Division budget for these needs.
In addition we are working on re-instituting the Archeology Field Course. To do this we will
need significant resources to obtain the materials we need to teach this class. We have a
limited number of items to date but will need a good amount of resources to have the basic
materials needed for an archeology field/lab class.
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