Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – August 2012
SOCI 1120 – Introduction to Anthropology
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COURSE TITLE:
Introduction to Anthropology
COURSE NUMBER:
1120
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COURSE PREREQUISITES: None
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CREDIT HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 0
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CATALOG PREFIX: SOCI
LECTURE HOURS: 3
OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
An eclectic survey of various cultures both historic and contemporary. The focus of the
course is to furnish, through the examination and illustration of anthropological concepts,
insights into current American society.
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ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge
Haviland
13th Edition
Harcourt Thomson Learning
ISBN 0-495-81178-5
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Develop an understanding of the field of anthropology.
Identify influential anthropologists and their contributions
Develop an understanding of research methods used in study of human behavior
past and present.
Increase awareness and understanding of globalization issues
Increase awareness and understanding of world diversity and issues surrounding
multiculturalism.
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VII.
GRADING:
Grading will follow policy in catalog.
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
0 – 59 = F
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Lectures, group discussions, videos, and power point will be utilized to development
class interaction.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
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The Essence of Anthropology
The Characteristics of Culture
Ethnographic Research: Its History, Methods, and Theories
Becoming Human: The Origin and Diversity of Our Species
Language and Communication
Social Identity, Personality, and Gender
Patterns of Subsistence
Economic Systems
Sex, Marriage, and Family
Kinship and Descent
Grouping by Gender, Age, Common Interest and Social Class
Politics, Power, and Violence
Spirituality, Religion, and the Supernatural
The Arts
Processes of Change
Global Challenges, Local Responses, and the Role of Anthropology
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OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS AND MATERIALS:
No other texts are required for purchase. The Dayton Miami Valley Consortium, UNION
LIST OF 16MM FILMS contains a good selection of films which can be very profitably
used in Anthropology. These are available through the Media Center.
Student reports are of particular value in Anthropology and there is abundant resource
material in area libraries. There are also resources in the area for field trips. Among
these are the Ohio Historical Museum in Columbus and Mound City National Monument
near Chillicothe.
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EVALUATION:
Tests of factual material by objective questions (definitions, characteristics of peoples
studied)
Tests of understanding of concepts by both objective and essay questions.
Reports and/or term papers if required.
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SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Reports and/or term papers may be required.
Policies will be published at the beginning of the semester regarding make-up tests and
assignments in cases of extended absences.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be
submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.