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DEPARTMENT Behavioral Sciences
COURSE NUMBER ANTH 210H
TITLE Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
COURSE PURPOSE
Basic Skills [ ] Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) X]
Distance Education [X]
THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED AS:
DEGREE APPLICABLE
UNIT VALUE
3
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER
3
ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if
required by reading level.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will critically examine various societies around the world using basic
cultural concepts such as marriage, family, art, food production, political
organization, and religion The class is designed to foster a pluralistic view of the
world, teach introductory anthropological concepts, and strengthen critical
thinking. College level reading is strongly advised for success in the course.
Students are expected to work and participate at an honors level which includes
strong critical thinking skills, thorough analysis of anthropological readings,
presentation
and
leadership
skills
demonstrated
through
class
participation/presentation, and service learning in the community. Three hours
lecture per week. CSU;UC
CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will critically examine various societies around the world using basic
cultural concepts such as marriage, family, art, food production, political
organization, and religion. The class is designed to foster a pluralistic view of the
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world, teach introductory anthropological concepts, and strengthen critical
thinking skills. College level reading is strongly advised for success in the
course. Students are expected to work and participate at an honors level which
includes strong critical thinking skills, thorough analysis of anthropological
readings, presentation, and leadership skills demonstrated through class
participation/presentation, and service learning in the community. CSU;UC
COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Communication
competency
(personal
expression
and
information
acquisition)
information
1.
demonstrate understanding of anthropological materials and vocabulary
through classroom discussion/presentation, written essay, and exams
using college level vocabulary and proper grammar for purposes of
successfully navigating a transferable level course
2.
present and discuss applications of anthropological knowledge and theory
through class presentation to demonstrate leadership and presentation
skills needed to successfully navigate an honors level anthropology course
Creative, Critical, and Analytical Thinking
1.
critically examine and evaluate written text materials, lecture materials,
and visual aids such as films or internet files classroom
discussion/presentation, written essay, and exams using college level
vocabulary and proper grammar to model and apply critical thinking skills
2.
critically evaluate a real world example of a specific culture applying
anthropological knowledge, theory, and vocabulary through class
presentation and written essay to demonstrate honors level critical
thinking skills
Community/Global Consciousness and Responsibility
1.
develop and practice cultural relativity skills while critically examining and
evaluating written text materials, lecture materials, classroom discussions,
and visual aids such as films or internet sites using discussion, written
essay, and exams by means of college level vocabulary and proper
grammar for the purpose of appreciating the diverse nature of cultures
around the world and at home
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recognize and analyze examples of ethnocentrism, xenocentrism, and
cultural relativity in oneself and in social/cultural situations through
classroom discussion/presentation, written essay, exams, and honors
level service learning for the purpose of appreciating and understanding
the dangers of prejudice and discrimination
Technology/Information Competency
1.
demonstrate proper use of basic work processing and computing skills
through research, synchronous and asynchronous communication, written
essay, and class presentation to access information available only through
technological means to improve technology skills necessary in a global
environment
Discipline/Subject Area Specific Content Material
1.
analyze and apply anthropological terminology to real world examples of
cultural traits as demonstrated through films, scientific articles, internet
materials,
text,
and
lecture
examples
through
classroom
discussion/presentation, written essay, service learning, and exams using
college level vocabulary and proper grammar to show successful
knowledge of introductory anthropological concepts
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Ferraro, G., Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, 2006, Thomson
Wadsworth
Haviland, W., Gordon, R., and Vivanco, L., Talking about People: Readings in
Contemporary Cultural Anthropology, McGraw Hill
The reading for this course is:
PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL
DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE:
2 hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class
work, or 3 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent, per unit.
COURSE CONTENT
I.
Introduction
A.
The history behind anthropology as a science
B.
The types of anthropology and their applications
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II.
Biocultural Evolution
A.
The basics of human evolution focusing on the development of language
and culture
III.
Pluralism
A.
Ethnocenrism, xenocentrism, and cultural relativity
IV.
Food Production
A.
Types, their cultural indicators, and influence on culture
V.
Economic Systems
A.
Types (reciprocity, redistribution, market exchange) and their influence on
culture
VI.
Kinship/Marriage/Family
A.
Types of kinship, marriage patterns, family patterns and their influence on
culture
VII.
Religion
A.
Types (animism, animatism, monotheistic, polytheistic), and their influence
on culture
VIII.
Political Organization
Types, their influence on culture, and their connections to food production and
economic systems
IX.
Art
Types, their influence on culture, and ties to symbolic concepts
X.
Culture Change
A.
Types and their political implications
XI.
Future of Anthropology
A.
Review of materials learned, real world applications of the materials, and
students goals for future use of anthropology
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Directed study
Active discussion
Presentation (such as oral, media, group, single, and/or demonstration)
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Varied printed and visual/audio materials such as textbooks, films, articles, and
internet sources
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Written essay
Written homework
Exams with essay component
Conceptual analysis
Synchronous and asynchronous class interaction including leadership of small
group discussion
Service learning
A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
Adopted: May, 2003
Revised: September, 2004
Revised: April, 2006
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
REQUISITE APPROVAL
The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a
prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course
Approval form.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
Course number: ANTH 210H
Title: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
COURSE PURPOSE
Basic Skills [ ] Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) X]
Distance Education [X]
I.
RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S):
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if
required by reading level.
II.
TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY.
CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER:
A.
California State University Sacramento – ANTH 002
California State University Los Angeles – ANTH 250
California State University Fullerton – ANTH 102
H.
ADVISORY.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement
exam or if required by reading level.
III.
CONTENT REVIEW. FACULTY SHOULD BASE CONTENT REVIEW ON THE
SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF RECORD, TESTS, RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS, TESTS, AND GRADING CRITERIA. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX TO INDICATE THAT THE CONTENT REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED:
Successful completion of READ 099 SLO’s strongly recommended.
NOTE:
Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved
Requisite Approval form is considered to be part of the official
course outline of record.