ANTHROPOLOGY 101 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY, CRN # 5535 Online Course, Summer 2015 (05/26 – 07/03) CASS Division Core B 3 Credits Instructor: Tom Thompson, PhD HACC Office Location and Office Hours: I have no office on any HACC campus because I do not live in the area. This is an online class and all contact with me will be either through the Internet or by telephone. If you need to contact me, either telephone or email me. Please note that I will make every attempt to respond to your questions in a timely manner. If you telephone and I do not pick up, leave a voice message indicating when you will be available for a return call or if an email response will suffice. I will respond to email queries immediately or at most within 48 hours. Email: ctthomps@hacc.edu Home Phone: (928) 536-9986 and Cell Phone: (928) 243-5954 Required Text: Texts: Anthropology The Human Challenge 14th edition by William Haviland, Harald Prins, Dana Walrath, Bunny McBride ISBN: 978-1-133-94132 (Your text must be the 14th edition and have 26 chapters). You should be able to buy a loose-leaf edition which will be cheaper. Additionally, you can rent the eBook from the publishers. Go to http://www.coursesmart.com for information. Course Description This course is the examination of anthropology as the study of human physical and social evolution. Major emphasis will be on the sub-disciplines of physical anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. (catalog description) Anthropology is interested in looking at humankind with the broadest and most inclusive perspective possible. We are interested in studying people at all times and in all places in the world, and we are interested in looking at both the physical and cultural aspects of people. The Virtual Campus anthropology course will be conducted completely online and will parallel the regular classroom anthropology course in topics covered and in reading assignments. Weekly lessons will introduce students to topics covered in the course textbook. Other assigned readings will be based on library holdings and webpages available on the Internet. These readings will acquaint students with the anthropological experiences of the authors. Students and the instructor will establish an interactive learning community through weekly discussion postings and responses on relevant anthropological topics. Each week students will be expected to read the appropriate text chapters, complete homework and/or writing assignments, and participate in the discussions. There will be 2 online exams and a anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] comprehensive book report which will be shared with the class. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Define the field of anthropology and the characteristics of the anthropological approach. Identify the primates and the nature of their relationship to humans. Explain the processes through which evolution occurs. Describe the methods of archaeological and paleoanthropological excavation and dating Summarize the physical changes as humans evolved. Summarize the cultural changes as humans evolved. Challenge the validity of the concept of race. Explain culture from an anthropological perspective. Analyze a society in terms of its cultural systems (subsistence, economy, political, family and kinship, social, religion) Identify causes and consequences of cultural change. System Requirements IBM Compatible Computer-Pentium class process (or better) with at least 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended), with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP, CD ROM drive, VGA compatible graphics, sound card and speakers, modem with a minimum speed of 28.8 kbs (preferable faster) and a telephone line (or cable modem) OR Macintosh-Power Macintosh G3 processor, at least 64MB of RAM (128 MB recommended), modem with a minimum speed of 28.8 kbs (preferably faster) and a telephone line (or cable modem). You will need an internet service provider (ISP) and an email account. Operating System (Windows 95 or above; MAC OS 8.1 or above) Course Policies: Academic Honesty College Policy Section 732 of the Crimes Code of PA makes it a misdemeanor of the 3rd degree to sell or offer for distribution any dissertation, thesis, term paper, essay, report, or other written assignment, or to sell or offer for distribution any assistance in the preparation of such assignments, for submission to an educational institution to meet the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate or course of study. (Assignment means a written, recorded, pictorial, artistic, or other academic task. Prepare means to anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] create, write, or in any way produce in whole or substantial part any such assignment) Penalties that may be imposed include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Faculty may impose the following penalties within the context of a course 1. lowering of a grade or failure for a particular assignment OR 2. lowering of a grade, failure and/or dismissed from the course B. The Division Administrator responsible for the student’s curriculum may impose harsher measures within the context of the College such as 1. disciplinary probation-may include a limitation on credits, mandatory repeat of a course, etc. 2. suspension from a curriculum C. The Division Administrator may recommend to the Dean of the School that the student be suspended from the College D. The Dean of the School may suspend the student from the College for a period of one semester or more. The law does not prohibit an educational institution or member of its faculty and staff from offering instruction or instructional services as part of its curricula or programs. Neither does the law apply to the sale of certain copyrighted materials described in Section 7324(f) Academic Honesty Policy for This Course: In this class dishonesty on an assignment or test may result in a failing grade for that assignment or test. Attendance Policy: According to guidance from the federal Department of Education, an institution must demonstrate that an online student participated in class or was otherwise engaged in an academically-related activity for attendance purposes. Logging into an online class without active participation does not meet their definition of attendance. HACC is asking faculty to confirm a student's participation in an academic activity when reporting attendance. Examples of academic activities include, but are not limited to, the following : • Submitting an assignment • Taking a quiz or exam • Participating in an interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction • Participating in online discussion about academic matters • Initiating contact with the faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject being studied in the course In this class, a student must post at least one quiz and/or post to the Discussion in order to have attended. Posting an Introduction does not count. If a student has not “attended” by COB May 29, I must per HACC regulations list that student as non-attending. anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] Each week points are earned by primary discussion postings, posting comments to others’ posts, and taking quizzes following lessons. At the end of each week (or at least after I have entered scores into the grade book), that week’s questions and quizzes are, at my discretion, locked and are, possibly, no longer available. In this sense attendance each week in the form of the above activities is important. Attendance in and of itself in the form of checking in each week is not a criteria for grading. However, students should be aware that they will miss grade points each week if they do not do the week’s activities. Make - up Policy: Students are expected to complete work within the designated time frame. However, in the event of illness or emergency, work may be made up without penalty. Please email or telephone me in such situations to make arrangements. Withdrawal from the Course: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class. A student may withdraw from the course by completing a DAW form. A W grade may be granted up to the last day of class provided the student has met course requirements or in the event of extenuating circumstances. If these requirements have not been met, a letter grade will be assigned. If a student stops working in the course and does not withdraw from the course, a failing grade will be assigned. Incomplete Grade: The I grade shows that course work is incomplete and must be completed within eight weeks of the next semester. A student must make arrangements with the instructor for the assignment of the I grade. A student must finish all remaining requirements within the 8 week time frame; if not complete by then, the student will be assigned the grade earned prior to the incomplete grade assignment. Disability Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act exists, in part, to make sure that people with disabilities are not unfairly discriminated against in the pursuit of their education. In order to legally receive reasonable accommodation in the course, students must provide the college proper documentation of a disability. If you feel you need special accommodations in this course because of a temporary or permanent disability, please see a counselor. I support your desire to be successful in this course. Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Virtual Learning Amy Withrow - aswithro@hacc.edu Interim Director of Advancement and Outreach Arts 120G One Hacc Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717-221-1303 NB: ALL QUIZZES AND EXAMS HAVE HAD TIME ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE ANY STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES. SINCE THE EXTRA TIME IS ALREADY BUILT IN, DO NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL TIME TO ACCOMMODATE DISABILITIES. EEOC POLICY OO5: anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals. The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability. Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us. Course Outline and Schedule: No Campus Meetings Are Required For This Course COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING: Text: Anthropology The Human Challenge 14th edition by William Haviland, Harald Prins, Dana Walrath, Bunny McBride ISBN: 978-1-133-94132-3. To successfully complete the course each student will be required to: 1. Read all print material as assigned. 2. Post at least one original discussion essay to an assigned topic and post at least one substantive response to another student each week 3. Take the quizzes following each lesson. And, submit assigned quizzes for credit. 4. Take at least one of the online exams 5. Post your comprehensive book report for others to read. Reading: Assigned chapters in the Haviland textbook will provide the basic topics for each week’s lessons. The supplemental readings online will provide a look at anthropological research and practice in the world to give students a fuller understanding of anthropology and its application. Essay Topics: Each week several topics will be posted. Each student will choose one topic and write a 300-500 word essay to post in the text box on the discussion board. NB: MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS POSTED IN THE TEXT BOX; ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] OPENED NOR WILL THEY BE SCORED. Essay scores will be based on: 1) originality; 2) critical thinking skills; 3) incorporation of materials and data from sources other than the textbook; 4) spelling and grammar. Students can receive UP TO 15 points for each essay for a total of 90 points. Quizzes: Following each lesson you will take the relevant chapter quizzes. The purpose of the quizzes is to enable you to check your mastery of the material. You can re-take the quizzes one time. The highest score will be recorded in the grade book. There will be a total of 260 quiz points for the semester; that is, ten points for each quiz. NB: All quizzes are available on the first day of class. Exams: There will be 2 online exams, each worth 100 points during the semester. The exams will be multiple choice. Each exam will be available for approximately one week and, once accessed, should be completed within a two and a half-hour time period. After 2.5 hours have elapsed, the exam answers cannot be saved. Only the higher of the two scores will be included when averaging the final grade. Book Reviews: You will choose a book from the suggested list or elsewhere. Your report should be comprehensive and allow the reader to gain substantive knowledge of the topic from your report. You will submit your title choice NLT the end of Week Two (preferably before). You may choose a title other than those listed on the class page but allow me to approve it first. Students will list the title of their book choice in the appropriate Discussion thread. Once a title has been chosen, no other student can choose that book. The report will be worth 50 points and will be posted in the appropriate thread on the Discussion Board. Again, do not attach your report; no attachments will be opened. Some of the books are available in HACC libraries but all books should be available through Inter-Library Loan. Consult your librarian concerning this. There are literally hundreds of anthropology monographs and texts available, so feel free to CHOOSE an anthropological monograph of your liking but please clear it with me before writing the report. Alternatively, you may also surf the net using key words of ethnic groups (e.g., Iroquois, Turkmen, Igbo, Bantu, Bedouin, Chuckchi, Navajo, Inuit, etc) and choose an appropriate book or monograph to report upon. Grading: There will be 500 possible points for the semester. Essays: 90 Quizzes: 260 Book Report 50 Option: Exam 1 100 or Exam 2 100 You may take one or both exams. Only the higher of the two scores will be calculated for the final grade. The final grade will be computed by adding all of the points earned and determining the percentage of 510 total points. A= 450 - 500 points (90-100%) B= 400 - 449 points (80-89%) C= 350 - 399 points (70-79%) anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] D= 300 - 349 points (60-69%) F= below 296 points (below 60%) WEEK LESSON, TEXT CHAPTERS and ASSIGNMENTS Each week for assignments begins on Monday and ends at midnight on Sunday. Assignments should be completed within the 7 day period. I do allow a grace period of one day for a late assignment. WEEK ONE Introduction to the Course; CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3 & 4; Chapter Quizzes Post Autobiography; Essay Topics; WEEK TWO CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9; Chapter Quizzes; Essay Topics YOU SHOULD HAVE SELECTED YOUR TEXT FOR YOUR BOOK REPORT or YOUR CULTURE TO RESEARCH BY THE END OF THIS WEEK. YOU MAY CHOOSE YOUR BOOK/TOPIC FROM THE LIST PROVIDED OR SOMETHING OF YOUR OWN LIKING. REMEMBER TO CLEAR THE BOOK or TOPIC WITH ME FIRST. WEEK THREE CHAPTERS 10, 11, 12, 13; Chapter Quizzes; Essay Topics THE MIDTERM EXAM WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 6 – JUNE 15. THERE ARE 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS. YOU WILL HAVE TWO and a HALF HOURS TO COMPLETE THE EXAM. AFTER 2.5 HOURS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR ANSWERS. WEEK FOUR CHAPTERS 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18; Chapter Quizzes; Essay Topics WEEK FIVE CHAPTERS 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23; Chapter Quizzes; Essay Topics WEEK SIX CHAPTERS 24, 25, & 26 Catch Up Week; Chapter Quizzes; Essay Topics YOU SHOULD BE FINISHING AND POSTING YOUR BOOK REVIEW/RESEARCH TOPIC BY THIS WEEK. The semester ends on JULT 3. ALL QUIZZES, ESSAYS, AND BOOK REPORTS/PAPERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND POSTED NLT JULY 3. anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM] THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 26 THROUGH JULY 3. THERE ARE 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS. YOU WILL HAVE 2.5 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE EXAM. AFTER 2.5 HOURS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR ANSWERS. JULY 3 IS THE LAST DAY TO HAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED. anthro101-5535summer-1-2015.htm[05/21/2015 3:32:27 PM]