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If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: PLD 300
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Extended Campuses
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
Conduct an interdisciplinary investigation a
contemporary or historical society using the
following six tenets: (1) Sustainability, (2)
Sociology/Diversity, (3) Politics/Philosophy, (4)
Technology, (5) Global Citizenship, and (6)
Ethics. Specifically, the student will:
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Evaluate the people, religions, cultural
symbols, food, customs, literature, and
arts in the chosen society.
Analyze the government organization,
public institutions, and cultural values in
the chosen society.
Explore the industry, technological
advancements, and inventions in the
chosen society.
Appraise the commerce, citizen rules and
responsibilities, and allies/enemies in the
chosen society.
Analyze the religions, values, and laws in
the chosen society.
Create a visual presentation outlining
findings and a 2000 word reflection on the
viability, effectiveness, and impact of the
society, and making recommendations for
areas of perceived
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4. Academic Unit:
23
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PLD 300 - Interdisciplinary Society Project (2)
PLD 300 - Interdisciplinary Society Project (2) 3
In this course, the student will use a discoverybased, project-driven approach to explore all
aspects of a society, past or present. The
student will demonstrate an understanding of the
society by means of text and digital modes of
presentation.
In this course, the student will use a discoverybased, project-driven approach to explore all
aspects of a society, past or present. The
student will demonstrate an understanding of
the society by means of text and digital modes
of presentation.
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
This course is designed to for students to develop a deep understanding of almost every aspect of a
particular society and including this society’s governance, order, values, and other elements that
contribute to cultural- and self-identity.
In addition to its contribution to the outcomes listed above, the course will provide a means for
Personalized Learning students to reach the required 120 units should this deficiency exist.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2014
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No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
Yes
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
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If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
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14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
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EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Lisa Wischmeier
1.30.2014
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Personalized Learning)
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Master Syllabus
Interdisciplinary Society Project
(PLD 300)
I.
Description
This course is designed for students to develop a deep understanding of almost every
aspect of a particular society and including this society’s governance, order, values, and
other elements that contribute to cultural- and self-identity.
In addition to its contribution to the outcomes listed above, the course will provide a
means for Personalized Learning students to reach the required 120 units should this
deficiency exist.
II.
Student Learning Outcomes
Conduct an interdisciplinary investigation a contemporary or historical society using the
following six tenets: (1) Sustainability, (2) Sociology/Diversity, (3) Politics/Philosophy, (4)
Technology, (5) Global Citizenship, and (6) Ethics. Specifically, the student will:
Evaluate the people, religions, cultural symbols, food, customs, literature, and arts in the
chosen society.
Analyze the government organization, public institutions, and cultural values in the chosen
society.
Explore the industry, technological advancements, and inventions in the chosen society.
Appraise the commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and allies/enemies in the chosen
society.
Analyze the religions, values, and laws in the chosen society.
Create a visual presentation outlining findings and a 2000 word reflection on the viability,
effectiveness, and impact of the society, and making recommendations for areas of
perceived weakness/ineffectiveness.
III. Lesson Activities:
Reading 1.1
Reading: Cultures Throughout History
Complete the readings to learn about early hominid lifestyles. Learn about stone tools, historic preservation,
artifacts, ecofacts, and fossils, as well as the role of archaeologists such as Leakey, in studying societal
evolution. Continue on to read about the role of Neanderthal populations in archeological exploration, the
Levalloisian method used by toolmakers toward the end of the Acheulian period of archeology, and the
distinctions among archaeological findings that predated modern civilization as we know it. Next, delve into
the different variations in culture. Learn about the difference between adaptive cultures and maladaptive
customs in different cultures. Explore the costs and benefits of cultural innovation, and the process of
diffusion. Review current issues surrounding cultural change, such as those taking place in China, to gain a
firmer understanding of how culture and customs shape society. Whet your appetite by reading about the
different types of foods in countries throughout the world. For this particular reading, you will choose the
number of pages that you would like to read, depending on the foods that you would like to lean about.
Explore delicacies from Egypt, Belgium, Canada, Hungary, and Iceland, for example. Move on to the next
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reading, where you will explore the religious beliefs of different cultures in relation to the supernatural.
Explore the universal nature of religion, as well as the role of religion in cooperation and harmony. Discover
elements of the supernatural and supernatural practitioners such as sorcerers, witches, shamans, and
shamans-in-training, and the role that they play within the framework of society. Complete your readings in
this topic by learning why different cultures have different kinds of music. Learn the classification of different
musical instruments, and the role that music plays in different societies.
Read the following materials:
Early Hominid Lifestyles from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13th ed., pp. 13742). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses the origins of culture and the emergence of early hominid lifestyles (pp. 137-42).
Middle Paleolithic Cultures from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13th ed., pp.
161-64). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses the emergence of homo sapiens in relation to archeological exploration (pp. 161-64).
Describing a Culture from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13th ed., pp. 22839). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses culture and culture change, and variations in cultural norms (pp. 228-39).
Brittin, H.C. (2011). The Food and Culture Around the World Handbook (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
This book discusses different types of foods in various regions of the world. Choose the chapters that you
would like to read, which correspond to the foods that you would like to learn more about.
Religion and Music from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13rd ed., pp. 444-62).
Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses the relationship of cultural experience to the supernatural, and how culture and the
supernatural shape religion in various cultures (pp. 444-62).
Why Different Cultures Have Different Kinds of Music from Rommen, T., Nettl, B., Capwell, C., et al. (2011).
Excursions in World Music (6th ed., pp.18-20). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses different cultures in relation to musical influence (pp. 18-20).
Multimedia 1.1
Multimedia: Literature in Political Revolution
Watch the following films. As you do so, take notes on the ethical conflicts in each, as well as the messages
being conveyed by the filmmakers. This will help you with your assignment in this topic, an essay comparing
and contrasting the films.
Literature of Revolution
This film discusses the role of literature in political revolution in late ‘60s and early ‘70s Latin America.
Literature as a Cultural Necessity
This film addresses the role of literature as a cultural necessity during the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s in Latin America.
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Exercise 1.1
Exercise: Listen to Music
Sample at least 10 excerpts from streaming audio. As you listen to each audio clip, read the notes for each
section, as well as the notes for the timed sequence of musical events. Pay special attention to changes in
tempo, pitch, melodies, and vocal changes. Then create a comparison chart for the streaming audio clips that
you listened to. Your chart should include a separate column for each audio clip, along with a summary of your
observations regarding the tempo, pitch, melody, and vocal transition for each. Include any additional
information of cultural significance pertaining to each clip.
Explore and practice the following:
Listen to Music
MyMusicLab Active Listening Guide
Sample excerpts from streaming audio with distinct characteristics in vocal and instrumental quality within
each selection. Sampling different streams of audio allows you to become attuned to the variations of music in
different cultures.
Create a Comparison Chart
Create a comparison chart for the streaming audio clips that you listened to. Your chart should include a
separate column for each audio clip along with a summary of your observations regarding the tempo, pitch,
melody, and vocal transition for each. Include any additional information of cultural significance pertaining to
each audio clip. Creating this comparison chart allows you to fine tune your thought process with regard to
different types of music in different cultures, in preparation for considering music in relation to your chosen
society.
Choose five audio clips from the 10 that you listened to. Summarize your observations on each audio clip, with
regard to tempo, pitch, melody, and vocal transition. Create a table with five columns and one row at the top of
the five columns. Place the title of one audio clip in the row at the top of each column. Place the summary of
your observations on each audio clip in the appropriate column.
Discussion 1.1
Discussion: Distinctions in American and Egyptian Society
What cultural elements distinguish American society from Egyptian society in the 21st Century? How do these
distinctions impact international relationships from a cultural standpoint?
Participation in the following topic-related discussion is critical for maximizing your learning experience.
Therefore, you are encouraged to enhance your competency of a particular topic through interaction with other
students.
Your faculty mentor will facilitate the discussions, but may not address every single post. In most cases, the
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faculty mentor will share a related idea, intervene when the discussion goes off-track, or tie comments together
to help deepen your learning experience.
Replies in this discussion may be responses to other students’ questions requesting elaboration, debating points
made by other students, or offering additional topic-related resources for others to consider.
Tips!
Please review the following characteristics of excellent discussion contributions.
 Create thorough and thoughtful posts and responses. Avoid posting basic responses, such as "I
agree" or "Good ideas." Instead, incorporate examples, experiences, or references.
 Be brief—keep each post and response to one or two short paragraphs.
 Make certain that your posts and responses address the discussion’s question, problem, or situation.
 Build upon the posts and responses of other students to create discussion threads. Make sure to
revisit the discussion forum and respond (if necessary) to what other students have posted to your
initial responses.
 Add to the discussion by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, web sites,
resources, etc. (Be sure to give credit when appropriate.)
 Write posts and responses that are complete and free of grammatical or structural errors.
Instructions for Posting or Responding to Others
When you enter a discussion, click on the “+ Expand All” button to view all of the entries. If you are the first to
post in a discussion there will only be a “Respond” button.
To open the discussion page, click the “Respond” button, where you will write your new post. Once on this
page, enter the subject of your post in the “Subject” text box and enter your post in the “Text” window. Click
the button “Post Response” to submit. To respond to posts by others, click on “Respond” under their posting.
Assignment 1.1
Assignment: Investigate a Society
For this assignment, you will select a society that you would like to investigate for the duration of this lesson.
You will be an expert on this culture by the conclusion of this lesson. Your society can be a contemporary one
like your current community or another around the world. Your society may also be an ancient society such as
the Aztecs or ancient Egyptians. Your choice of society is limited only by your creativity. If you would like
assistance, your course mentor will help you brainstorm. It is important to spend time on your decision at this
point in the lesson, because this will be the society you study for all remaining topics. In 750- to 1000-words,
summarize what you have learned about the people, religion, cultural symbols, food, customs, and arts in your
chosen society.
Deliverables
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A 750- to 1000-word summary
Activity Details
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Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to provide a rationale for choosing a particular society that you would like to
investigate for the duration of the lesson. To do this, you must understand key points about different cultures as
outlined in the readings. Begin by asking yourself this question: What elements of society pique my interest and
stimulate my curiosity?
Step 2: Brainstorm reasons pro and con.
You will need to think about reasons that support your reason(s) for choosing a particular society. Come up
with as many reasons as possible based on what you have read about the society’s culture, music, and
archeological or anthropological history, if applicable. You will need to support your reasons for selecting the
society that you choose. If there are reasons that you would not choose a specific society, jot them down as
well.
Step 3: Create an outline.
Turn your ideas into an outline. You can approach your summary in several different ways, either by laying out
important elements of your society one by one, or by highlighting key points in your investigation of the society
that you would like to learn more about. Be sure to begin with the most important aspects.
Step 4: Write a summary.
Turn your outline into a summary. Be sure to use specific examples to illustrate your rationale for choosing a
specific society. Remember that you are embarking on a journey to learn more about the society that you
choose, and you will focus on learning more about your chosen society throughout the remainder of the lesson.
Step 5: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Reading 2.1
Reading: Population Growth, Sustainability, and Resource Use
Read the lesson presentation to learn about population growth, sustainability, and resource use. Explore the
relationship between supply and demand in relation to sustainable resource use. Discover the major issues
surrounding habitat loss, biodiversity, and conservation.
Read the following materials:
Human Ecology from Smith, T.M., Smith, R.L. (2012). Elements of Ecology (8th ed., pp. 538-40). San Francisco:
Benjamin Cummings.
This introduction offers you an overview of the elements that comprise the field of ecology (pp. 538-40).
Population Growth, Resource Use, and Sustainability from Smith, T.M., Smith, R.L. (2012). Elements of Ecology
(8th ed., pp. 540-62). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
This chapter discusses population growth, resource use, and sustainability (pp. 540-62).
Habitat Loss, Biodiversity, and Conservation from Smith, T.M., Smith, R.L. (2012). Elements of Ecology (8th ed.,
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pp. 565-84). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
This chapter discusses habitat loss, biodiversity, and conservation (pp. 565-84).
Understanding Global Change Requires the Study of Ecology at a Global Scale from Smith, T.M., Smith, R.L.
(2012). Elements of Ecology (8th ed., pp. 610-611). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
This chapter discusses the role of global climate change in the environment (pp. 610-11).
Presentation 2.1
Presentation: Environmental Science
Watch these presentations to learn about the scope of human population growth and the fundamentals of
demography. Discover how the IPAT model is used to gauge human population growth. Learn about the
growth of the human population in terms of the availability of resources and the impact of human consumption
in terms of resources. Learn about the role of land use and resource management. Explore resource and
forestry management, and discover the role of soil, fisheries, wildlife, rangeland, and minerals in land use.
Discover the role of fossil fuels as an energy source and delve into renewable sources of energy, such as solar,
wind, and geothermal energy. Explore the distribution of fuel sources in energy production and consumption.
Explore the biomass sources, such as biodiesel and ethanol, which can be used to power vehicles.
Explore the following:
CourseConnect Environmental Science
Lesson 3: Human Population
This presentation discusses the growth of the human population in terms of the availability of resources, and the
impact of human consumption in terms of resources.
CourseConnect Environmental Science
Lesson 9: Land Use and Resource Management
This presentation discusses the dependency on human resources, such as soil, freshwater, wildlife, fisheries,
rangeland, and minerals. Learn about concepts such as eco-based management and maximum sustained yield
and their impact on environmental science.
CourseConnect Environmental Science
Presentation 3: Lesson 10: Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conversation
This presentation discusses patterns of energy production and consumption. Learn about alternative sources of
energy, such as coal, natural gas, and hydropower, and their impact on the environment.
CourseConnect Environmental Science
Presentation 4: Lesson 11: Renewable Energy Alternatives
This presentation discusses how different sources of renewable energy are used. Learn about fossil fuels,
geothermal energy, ethanol, and biodiesel, as well as other sources of renewable energy.
Assignment 2.1
Assignment: Sustainability Efforts in Society
For this assignment, you will summarize the sustainability efforts of your chosen society. Your summary
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should include a discussion of ecology and climate, along with examples of modes of sustainability (no matter
how old your society or civilization might be, all communities preserve/store resources in some way).
Deliverables
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A 750- to 1000-word summary
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to summarize the sustainability efforts of your chosen society. To accomplish this,
you must understand the fundamentals of ecology, climate, and different modes of sustainability. Review the
readings and make note of the differences between ecology, climate, and sustainability. Ask yourself these
questions: How are ecology, climate, and sustainability similar? How do they differ?
Step 2: Summarize the similarities and differences.
Make a list of the similarities and differences between ecology, climate, and sustainability. Make sure that the
distinctions are clear.
Step 3: Write a summary.
Create three separate paragraphs. Include a heading for each paragraph. Paragraph #1 should be entitled
“Ecology,” paragraph #2 should be called “Climate,” and paragraph #3 should be called “Sustainability.”
Remember to cite similarities and differences among the three under each of the respective paragraphs.
Step 4: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Discussion 2.1
Discussion: The Role of Natural Disasters in Climate Change
Build on the summary you wrote for Assignment 2.1 to discuss the prompt below.
What is the impact of climate change in America? What does the prevalence of natural disasters indicate about
the state of climate change in America?
Participation in the following topic-related discussion is critical for maximizing your learning experience.
Therefore, you are encouraged to enhance your competency of a particular topic through interaction with other
students.
Your faculty mentor will facilitate the discussions, but may not address every single post. In most cases, the
faculty mentor will share a related idea, intervene when the discussion goes off-track, or tie comments together
to help deepen your learning experience.
Replies in this discussion may be responses to other students’ questions requesting elaboration, debating points
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made by other students, or offering additional topic-related resources for others to consider.
Tips!
Please review the following characteristics of excellent discussion contributions.
 Create thorough and thoughtful posts and responses. Avoid posting basic responses, such as "I
agree" or "Good ideas." Instead, incorporate examples, experiences, or references.
 Be brief—keep each post and response to one or two short paragraphs.
 Make certain that your posts and responses address the discussion’s question, problem, or situation.
 Build upon the posts and responses of other students to create discussion threads. Make sure to
revisit the discussion forum and respond (if necessary) to what other students have posted to your
initial responses.
 Add to the discussion by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, web sites,
resources, etc. (Be sure to give credit when appropriate.)
 Write posts and responses that are complete and free of grammatical or structural errors.
Instructions for Posting or Responding to Others
When you enter a discussion, click on the “+ Expand All” button to view all of the entries. If you are the first to
post in a discussion there will only be a “Respond” button.
To open the discussion page, click the “Respond” button, where you will write your new post. Once on this
page, enter the subject of your post in the “Subject” text box and enter your post in the “Text” window. Click
the button “Post Response” to submit. To respond to posts by others, click on “Respond” under their posting.
Reading 3.1
Reading: Politics Across Cultures
Read this lesson presentation to learn about kinship bond in political organization and how age-set systems can
function as the basis of a tribal-type of political organization. Explore the factors that pertain to variations in
political organizations. Learn about cultural values in relation to politics and discover what constitutes an
ideology and the politics of social cleavages. Read the numbered list for an overview of facts pertaining to
eleven different countries. These political highlights underscore what you have learned by reading the earlier
readings on political culture. Learn about human interaction in a globalized world. Learn what constitutes
government, and the different forms of government, such as a limited monarchy, constitutional monarchy,
absolute monarchy, and dictatorship.
Read the following materials:
Variation in Types of Political Organization from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology
(13th ed., pp. 424-31). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses variations in different types of political organizations (pp. 424-31).
Political Culture from Roskin, M.G. (2013). Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture (12th ed., pp.
13-16). New York: Pearson Longman Learning.
This chapter discusses the role of cultural values in relation to political ideology, revolution, and democracy
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(pp. 13-16).
Lessons of Eleven Countires from Roskin, M.G. (2013). Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture
(12th ed., Epilogue, pp. 477-480). New York: Pearson Longman Learning.
This numbered list provides facts on eleven countries. This helps to underscore what you have learned by
reading the earlier reading on political culture (pp. 477-80).
Government, Politics, and Cultures in a Globalized World from Payne, R.J., Nassar, J.R. (2012). Politics and
Culture in the Developing World (5th ed., pp. 3-20). New York: Pearson Longman Learning.
This chapter discusses forms of government, the distinction between culture, and political culture, and the
role of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East in a developing world (pp. 3-20).
Exercise 3.1
Exercise: Drag-and-Drop Activity
Complete the drag-and-drop labeling activity to associate types of political organizations with descriptions.
Explore and practice the following:
Trends in Political Organization
MyAnthroLab
This activity helps you define different types of political organizations so that you can apply these definitions to
your chosen society.
Multimedia 3.1
Multimedia: Types of Government
Watch the film to learn about different types of governments, such as authoritative governments, democracies,
dictatorships, and monarchies.
Explore the following:
Types of Government
MyAnthroLab
This film discusses the different types of governments throughout the world, and helps you understand the role of
government in your chosen society.
Assignment 3.1
Assignment: Analyze a Government Organization
For this assignment, you will analyze the government organizations, public institutions, and cultural values in
your chosen society.
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Deliverables

A 750- to 1000-word summary
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to analyze a government organization. To do this, you must understand key points
about the types of political structures inherent in different societies, as outlined in the readings. Begin by
asking yourself these questions: What are the key political structures covered in the readings? What are the
roles of government organizations, public institutions, and cultural values in my chosen society?
Step 2: Brainstorm ideas for your chosen society.
Based on the readings, think about how you might begin to conduct research on your chosen society from a
political perspective. Jot down your ideas on a notepad, based on what you have learned in the readings.
Step 3: Research politics in your chosen cociety
Locate information on the government organizations, public institutions, and cultural values in your chosen
society by searching the web. Look for periodicals, journals, web sites, films, and other sources of information
that pertain to politics in your chosen society. Take notes on what you find.
Step 4: Create an outline.
Create an outline that lists the government organizations, public institutions, and cultural values in your chosen
society. Create subheadings with additional information on each political element in your outline.
Step 5: Write a summary.
Turn your outline into a summary based on what you have read and researched about politics in your chosen
society.
Step 6: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Multimedia 4.1
Multimedia: Print, Radio and Television
Watch three films about technology. First, watch a film about Johann Guttenberg’s creation of the printing
press. Then, watch a film about how telegraphy and Morse code evolved into the first modern radio. Finally,
watch a film about how television evolved from radio. As you watch the films, think about the impact of the
creation of each respective technology on your chosen society.
Explore the following:
Print History: Johann Gutenberg
This film clip discusses the origin of the printing press, and the invention of the type mold with the creation of
the printing press
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Radio History: Segment 1: History of Telegraphy
This film clip discusses the early days of radio, from the origin of Morse code, and the conveyance of
messages in the form of dots, in the 1830s and 1840s.
Radio History: Segment 7: The Advent of Television
This film clip discusses the migration from radio to television, and the shift in radio programming as a result
of the mass audience transition to television.
Exercise 4.1
Exercise: Choose an Invention
Choose one invention that you would like to learn more about. You might choose the printing press, the
radio, or the television. Using online resources, locate additional information on the invention that you
selected in relation to your chosen society.
Explore and practice the following:
Review magazine articles, journals, blogs, films, and periodicals to gather additional information about the
invention that you choose. The material gathered from your research should supplement and expand on the
information in the film that pertained to the invention.
Assignment 4.1
Assignment: Analyze the Impact of an Industry, Technological Advancement or Invention
In 1000-to 2500-words, choose one industry, technological advancement, or invention, and analyze the
impact of the invention on your chosen society.
Deliverables

A 1000-to 2500-word summary
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Gather Your notes.
Gather your notes from the research activity that you completed earlier in the topic.
Step 2: Create an outline.
Create an outline that lists the industries, technological advancements, and inventions that are commonly used
in your chosen society. Create subheadings with additional information on each invention in your outline.
Step 3: Choose an industry, technological advancement, and invention.
Choose one industry, one technological advancement, and one invention that you would like to analyze, based
on your outline.
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Step 3: Write your analysis.
Using your outline, begin to write your analysis. Your paper should have two parts:
a) List the name of the industry, technological advancement, or invention in your chosen society.
Include a brief summary of each. Your summary should include the ideas or events, if any, that led to
the beginning of the industry, the technological advancement, or the invention. Your summary should
include references to the lesson materials, combined with your own supplemental research about the
invention.
b) Analyze the impact of the industry, technological advancement, or inventions on your chosen
society. In 1000- to 2500-words, write an analysis of the impact of the industry, technological
advancement, or invention on your chosen society.
Step 4: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Reading 5.1
Reading: Patterns of Change and Moral Conflict
Read this lesson presentation to learn about contemporary patterns of change, and the role of natural resources
in the distribution of goods and services. Learn about the classification of goods and services, and the role of
balanced reciprocity in commerce.
Read the following materials:
The Distribution of Goods and Services from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology
(13th ed., pp. 297-308). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses the distribution of goods and services and the worldwide trend toward
commercialization (pp. 297-308).
Finity and Identity and Global Politics and the Politics of Enmity from Barker, R. (2012). Making Enemies (8th
ed., pp. 164-67; pp. 170-74). Basingstoke, Hampshire GBR: Palgrave Macmillan.
This chapter discusses the role of identity, enmity, and moral conflict in the setting of global politics (pp. 16467, 170-74).
Assignment 5.1
Assignment: Write an Appraisal
In 750-to 1000-words, appraise the commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and allies/enemies in your
chosen society.
Deliverables

A 750- to 1000-word summary
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Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to appraise the commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and allies/enemies in
your chosen society. To do this, you must have a solid fundamental knowledge of global citizenship, based on
the readings that you have completed in this topic. If you are not clear about the major concepts of global
citizenship, review the readings. As you review the readings, think about how these principles might apply to
your chosen society.
Step 2: Brainstorm ideas for your chosen society.
Based on the readings, think about how you might begin to conduct research on your chosen society from the
standpoint of global citizenship. Jot down your ideas on a notepad, based on what you have learned in the
readings.
Step 3: Research global citizenship in your chosen society.
Locate information on commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and allies/enemies in your chosen society.
Search the web for periodicals, journals, web sites, films, and other sources of information that pertain to
global citizenship in your chosen society. Take notes on what you find.
Step 4: Create an outline.
Create an outline that lists the important elements of global citizenship in your chosen society. Create
subheadings with additional information on each political element in your outline.
Step 5: Write an appraisal.
Turn your outline into an appraisal. Be sure to use specific examples from your research that underscore what
you have learned about global citizenship in relation to your chosen society. Reference the reading material to
provide additional support for your position with regard to global citizenship in your chosen society.
Step 6: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Reading 6.1
Reading: World Religions, Politics, and Culture
Read about world religions to explore four questions that pertain to religion in society:
1) Is there a God?
2) What does it mean to be human?
3) How do humans interact with the sacred?
4) How do the sacred become community?
Learn about the role of globalization and religious revivalism. Explore the teachings of Islam from a political
perspective, as well as the role of Hinduism, Buddhist, and Indian culture in relation to politics. Discover the
methods used to resolve conflict within society, such as compromise, apology, and appeal to supernatural
forces.
Read the following materials:
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Asking Questions about Religion from Robson, R.R (2011). Think: World Religions (pp. 5-7). Boston: Pearson
Learning.
This chapter examines specific questions that pertain to man’s existence in relation to God (pp. 5-7).
Globalization and Religios Revivalism from Payne, R.J., Nassar, J.R. (2012). Politics and Culture in the
Developing World (pp. 41-58). New York: Pearson Longman Learning.
This chapter examines specific questions that pertain to man’s relationship with God (pp. 41-58).
Resolution of Conflict from Ember, C.R., Ember. M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13th ed., pp. 43442). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
This chapter discusses community action, ritual reconciliation, adjudication, courts, and laws as a means of
conflict resolution within society (pp. 434-42).
Multimedia 6.1
Multimedia: The Diné Peacemakers
View the slideshow to learn about Native American conflict and the role of the Navajo government in the
peacemaking process.
Native Justice: The Dine Peacemakers
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This slideshow discusses Native American intertribal conflict in relation to westward expansion of American
settlers.
Exercise 6.1
Exercise: INCORE: International Conflict Research
Search the Internet to find a guide about international conflict research. This will help you research a society
for your paper.
Explore and practice the following:
Search the Internet using key words “INCORE” and “international conflict research” to find a guide about
international conflict research. Explore the links you find, and review the information on ethnic layout
according to region.
Assignment 6.1
Assignment: Write an Analysis
In 750-to 1000-words, write an analysis of the religions, values, and laws in your chosen society.
Deliverables
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A 750- to 1000-word summary
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to write an analysis of the religions, values, and laws in your chosen society. To do
this, you must understand the role of religion, cultural norms, and laws within society. Review the readings,
highlighting key elements of religion, values, and laws within different societies.
Step 2: Brainstorm ideas for your chosen society.
Based on the readings, think about how you might begin to conduct research on religion, values, and laws in
your chosen society. Jot down your ideas on a notepad, based on what you have learned in the readings.
Step 3: Research religion, values, and laws in your chosen society.
Locate information on religion, values, and laws in your chosen society. Search the web for periodicals,
journals, web sites, films, and other sources of information that pertain to religion, values, and laws in your
chosen society. Take notes on what you find.
Step 4: Create an outline.
Create an outline that lists the important elements of religion, values, and laws in your chosen society. Create
subheadings with additional information on each element in your outline.
Step 5: Write an analysis.
Turn your outline into a written analysis. Be sure to indicate similarities and differences between the religions,
values, and laws in your chosen society, when compared to other societies.
Step 5: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Reading 7.1
Reading: Academic Writing
Review the guidelines for academic writing.
Read the following materials:
Behrens, L., Rosen, L.J (2011). A Sequence for Academic Writing. New York: Pearson Longman Learning.
This book provides guidelines to help you with academic writing. Your instructor will specify the appropriate
chapters for the assigned reading.
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Assignment 7.1
Assignment: Write a Reflection Paper
In 1500 words, reflect on the viability, effectiveness, and impact of your chosen society, discussing all tenets
of the society specifically, and making recommendations for areas where you perceive
weakness/ineffectiveness.
Deliverables

A 1500-word summary
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Gather your research materials.
This paper requires you to reflect on the viability, effectiveness, and impact of your chosen society. To do this,
you must gather all of your research materials to begin your process of reflection. Review notes from your
research, as well as notes from earlier readings, highlighting key concepts that underscore the viability,
effectiveness, and impact of your chosen society.
Step 2: Create an outline.
Create an outline, based on the notes from your earlier research, as well as key concepts in the assigned
readings. Your outline should list important elements of your chosen society that attest to the viability,
effectiveness, and impact of your society. Create subheadings with additional information on each element in
your outline.
Step 3: Write your reflection paper.
Turn your outline into a paper in which you reflect on the viability, effectiveness, and impact of your chosen
society. Remember to make frequent and informed references to the lesson material, as well as the notes from
your independent research, to support your perspective.
Step 4: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
Mastery
Assignment: Mastery
For the Mastery topic, should you choose to complete it, you will create a dynamic visual presentation that
illustrates the key principles learned during the interdisciplinary society project.
Deliverables

Create a visual presentation
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Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Gather your research materials.
The Mastery assignment requires that you present a visually dynamic presentation that illustrates everything
you have learned throughout the lesson. Begin by gathering all of the research materials that you have
accumulated since the beginning of the lesson.
Step 2: Specify key concepts.
Based on your research, as well as the earlier readings, films, and exercises, determine the key concepts that
you have learned during the interdisciplinary society project. List the concepts on a piece of paper, along with
a brief summary of the concept, and the topic in which it was covered earlier in the lesson.
Step 3: Choose a visual presentation format.
Based on the key concepts that you have learned, choose a visual presentation format. You might choose to
create a slideshow, graph, or chart, for example. Search the web for visually appealing presentations that you
can use to get an idea of the type of presentation that you would like to create. If you need additional guidance
on creating your visual presentation, your course mentor can help.
Step 4: Create your visual presentation.
After you have chosen your presentation format, create your presentation. Your presentation should outline
your findings on your chosen society, and should include additional concepts that pertain to your process of
discovery, such as issues that you uncovered during your research that you did not expect to find.
Step 5: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit
a copy to your instructor using the lesson Dropbox.
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