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ANTHROPOLOGY 2 Distance Learning Syllabus Winter 2010Cultural Anthropology ANTH-002.-63Z Call #0097
Instructor: Arianne Ishaya Winter 2010 4.0 Units
DESCRIPTION
An introduction to anthropology featuring dramatic and unique film footage from around the world. Cultures from all continents, major human subsistence patterns, and human adaptation to the different environments. Religious, economic, linguistic, social and political aspects of different cultures from the beginning of human history to the present.
De Anza College Distance Learning Center LC-107 • Phone:(408)864-8969 • FAX: (408 864-5546, 864-8245 • http://distance.deanza.edu. Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM, Fridays and weekends closed.
PREREQUISITES:
Eligibility for EWRT 1A or ESL 5 advised.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Arianne Ishaya has a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from U.C.L.A., and has done extensive research in the form of community studies in Canada and the USA. She has had twenty years teaching experience in cultural anthropology. Her international experience includes living and teaching in the Middle East (Lebanon, Iran), Europe (Switzerland) and North America (Canada, USA). She has taught this course at De Anza since 1989.
Office Hours Held: From January 5 to March 23
Day and Hour: Tuesdays: 12:15-1:15 PM in LC-107
Phone/Voicemail: (408) 864-8999 x3690
FAX Telephone: (408) 864-8245, (408) 864-5546
Office Location: Distance Learning Center, LC-107
E-mail: ishayaarianne@deanza.edu
Instructor's Home Page address: http://faculty.deanza.edu/ishayaarianne
REQUIREMENTS:
Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week using and studying course materials.
Please Note: Print out this syllabus, and keep it handy at all times. To get a print friendly copy, change the URL so that it will read: http://faculty.deanza.edu/ishayaarian/stories/storyReader$34?print-friendly=true
1. Complete the Online Orientation and submit the Student Information Form by 12 noon on Monday, January 4th. (Online Orientation may be found at: http://distance.deanza.edu/). Pre-registered students who do not complete the online orientation by the deadline may be dropped to make room for students on the wait list. If you want to add the class after the orientation, please contact the DLC office, and not your instructor as all the add codes are at the office.
2. View the 17 half-hour video programs.
3. Read the text and study guide assignments.
4. Take the three scheduled examinations.
5. View the video-streamed orintation (substitutes for the first class meeting.)
OBJECTIVES:
After completing the readings and watching the video programs, you should be able to:
1. Recognize underlying similarities as well as the wide range and variability of human cultures.
2. Demonstrate a broad cross-cultural background against which to view your own culture, as well as contemporary social problems.
3. Understand the relationship between culture and the individual.
4. Appreciate the duration of total human history and prehistory.
5. Recognize and appreciate that there are a number of valid "cultural solutions" to living on the earth.
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Haviland, William; Harald Prins; Dana Walrath; B. Mcbridge. Cultural Anthropology, 12th ed. Wadsworth Thomson Learning Publishers (required).
2. Diane Harrison et al. Course Student Guide for the Cultural Anthropology: Our Diverse World. 12th ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning (required).
3. Three Scantron Answer Forms (the half page type) and a #2 pencil (required).
4. Three self-addressed stamped envelopes, if you want exam scores mailed to you.
5. A World Atlas (optional).
MEDIA COMPONENTS AND AVAILABILITY
There are 17 half hour video programs televised and videostreamed on Catalyst Website. Viewing Options for video programs.
1. Watch at home during the cable TV broadcasts (see the link to TV Schedule below); or view the streamlined version at the convenience of your home on the ANTH 2 Catalyst website (https://catalyst.deanza.edu.)
2. View programs in the De Anza College Library West Computer Lab.
3. Check out DVD's or tapes from the Library West Computer Lab to view overnight at home. DASB Card required. The DASB Card Office is located in the lower level of Hinson Campus Center. (408-864-5551) DLC ID Card required (available at the De Anza College Distance Learning Center, LC-107). One DVD/tape at a time may be checked out for 48 hours. Return DVD'S/tapes to Library West Lab or in the drop box outside of Learning Center West (report any DVD's/videotape technical problems). Overdue and Lost tapes fines: $2.00 a day for overdue tapes; maximum replacement/lost tape charge: $50.00/tape.
4. Rent a full set of DVD's/videotapes from ACT Productions, Inc:
Phone: 1-800-745-5480 Website: http://www.actmedia.org The rental price is $65.50 per set, non-refundable, which includes the use of the telecourse DVD's/tapes, basic delivery, and a pre-paid return UPS shipping label.
VIDEOSTREAMING INSTRUCTIONS
A high speed Internet connection is needed to view the videostreams. If you are connecting from home, this generally means a cable modem or DSL connection.
To access the streams: go the Catalyst web site at
https://catalyst.deanza.edu and login by following the instructions below. You will not be able to login until the first day of instruction. Once you've logged in, click on your course. The links to the videostreams, instructions and FAQ tips and troubleshooting are on this page.
Quick Login Instructions
Username: Your De Anza College Student ID (NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER).
Password:Your Birthday in this format: MMDDYYYY (Two digit month, followedby two digit day, followed by FOUR digit year; no slashes or spaces.)
If you cannot remember your username and/or password, please request your account details via email at https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/login/forgot_password.php
If you continue to have trouble after requesting your details via email, please send an email to catalysthelp@deanza.edu/
Should you require login assistance, click on Module 1: How to Login under First Time User Guides or click on the "First Time?" link under the menu.
Videos are streamed using RealPlayer. For a free download of the RealPlay software and to test your computer go to the Distance Learning Center website http://www.deanza.edu/distance. Select the Technology link, then the Webcasts and Videostreams link and follow the directions there.
The quality of the videostream can be affected by Internet congestion on the De Anza Campus or network congestion with your Internet service provider.
STUDY EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS:
The primary course content comes from the readings. The videotape programs are intended to emphasize and illustrate the reading material. You are tested on information from both the textbook and video programs. If, for any reason, you miss watching a video program during the assigned week, you should still keep current with your reading assignments. Work on the lessons in the following order:
a. Read the Student Guide for each video program before viewing the program. The Study Guide has a special summary termed "Preview". Read this very carefully, and go over the specific terminology listed under "Terms and Concepts".
b. Now watch the video program. Don't take notes while viewing your video program!
c. Briefly review the materials of that particular video program in the Study Guide and the Textbook assignment related to that particular video program.
d. Do all the exercises and test yourself on the "Self-Test" section of the Study Guide
TESTING AND GRADING:
All tests are composed of 74 multiple choice questions for a total value of 220 points and 2 extra bonus questions. To these are added 30 points from homework for a course total grade of 250 points. Test questions are selected from a test bank that accompanies Haviland's textbook.
Exam #1: Thursday, January 28; 5:30-7:00 PM; Room SC-1102 (Exam #1 covers Video, and Student Guide Lessons 1-6 and corresponding textbook readings, including chapter 7.)
Exam #2: Thursday, February 25; 5:30-7:00 PM; Room SC-1102 (Exam #2 covers Video, and Study Guide Lessons 7-12 (first half of lesson 12 on political organization) and corresponding textbook readings.)
Exam #3: Thursday, March 25; 8:30-9:30 PM; Room SC-1102
(Exam #3 covers Video, and Study Guide Lessons 12-17 (second half of lesson 12 on political control) and corresponding textbook readings.)
Please Note: Mark your calendar for the dates of the test, to make sure you do not schedule any other activity during the test time slot as no make-up testing is available on campus. You must take the last test to pass the course as the final is based on the last part of the assignments (from 2nd. test on). If you need to drop or withdraw from the class make sure to initiate the drop yourself and not expect the instructor to do it, as it is hard for an instructor to know your intentions in a DLC course. According to college policies, If you do not drop a class in time, you will get an "F" in the course.
Exam Scores: Exam scores are emailed to students a week after the test. Please Note: The points you get on your test indicate the number of correct answers out of a total of 72 questions. Compute your percentage point by dividing your score by 72 and multiplying the result by 100. This will give you your % score.
CUMULATIVE GRADE SCALE ..........PER TEST GRADE SCALE
A+ 250-240...........................................100-96
A 239-224............................................95-90
A- 223-213............................................89-86
B+ 212-197............................................85-80
B 196-189 ...........................................79-76
B- 188-176............................................75-71
C+ 175-164............................................70-66
C 163-139............................................65-56
D+ 138-126 ...........................................55-51
D 125-113 ...........................................50-46
F 112-0 .............................................45-0
Please Note: Students may bring one(one sided) page of notes to the tests, to be returned to the instructor together with the test. Pay attention to the names of major anthropologists, the names of major tribal groups discussed in text, and the datelines on the evolution of hominids and development of the field.
Take-Home Exam: Students who get a grade of "D" or below on the FIRST midterm have the option for an upgrade by taking the Take Home Exam. The take-home test is composed of 6 short essay questions for a total of 30 points. The points on the take-home test will be added to the points in the first midterm. All answers must be typewritten. Graded take-home exams are returned to the Distance Learning Center for students to pick up. This test is due on the date of the second test. Tests will not be accepted after the due date. Emailed assignments to the instructor will not be accepted.
Policy on Cheating: Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments receive a failing grade in the course and are reported to college authorities.
You may access your final grades through the STAR System [408-9394 or 650-0509], or the Internet at: [http://regserv.fhda.edu/da-grades.html].
HOMEWORK
A total of 30 points are gained through homework. There are 6 assignments on the instructor's website. Each homework assignment is worth 5 points. Homework assignments must be type-written. The first three are due on the date of the second test; the last three on the date of the last test. Homework and extra credit assignments must be done on a weekly basis. Alternate the two: doing an extra credit assignment one week, and a homework assignment the next. This way by due date all assignments will be ready. Either bring your homework to class on the day of the tests, or take it to the DLC office by 6:00 PM on those dates. Homework may be faxed or mailed as well. Late assignments or emailed assignments will not be accepted.
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS:
Annual Editions Article Reviews:
Six (6) articles from Annual Editions are available to use as extra credit assignments. Read the article and answer the questions on the Test Your Knowledge Form (at the back of the Annual edition book, and on this web page, under the title Article Review Form). Each article is worth five points. Students may choose to read and review one or all six articles for a total of 30 points. All article reviews must be typewritten. The six assigned articles are:
1. "Coping With Culture Clash" by Anver Versi (AE 2004-2005)
2. "Understanding Eskimo Science" by Richard Nelson
3. "Too Many Bananas, Not Enough....." by David Counts
4. "Shakespeare in the Bush" by Laura Bohanan
5. "When Brothers Share A Wife" by Melvyn Goldstein
6. "Why Can't People Feed Themselves?" by Moore & Collins (AE 2004-2007)
Article #1-6 are found in various Annual Editions, anthropology readers from 1990-2009. Annual Editions are on 2-hour reserve in the library at the Circulation Desk. Some of the articles are also found in the earlier editions of Annual Editions, which are on 72-hour reserve under your instructor's name.
Turn in your assignment with a cover sheet attached (see last page of syllabus) on the due date at the Distance Learning Center; LC-107. The first three articles are due on the date of the first test. The last three on the date of the last test. NOTE: Answer the articles and the homework assignments in the same sequence as they are listed. They are synchronized with your readings. Articles will not be accepted after the deadline dates. You may also:
* Mail to: Arianne Ishaya Distance Learning Center De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
* Fax Phone Numbers: (408) 864-8245, (408) 864-5546
* During regular hours drop them into the Homework Drop Box inside the office.
* After hours, drop them into the Homework Drop Box located by the Distance Learning Center entrance, LC-107. Please retain a copy of your paper for your files.
Graded papers are returned for distribution back to the students. Please show your DASB Card to the Distance Learning Center staff to pick up your graded paper.
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE WINTER 2010
Week 1: January 4-9
Purchase the required texts and the three scantrons. Read Text, chapter 1, Essence of Anthropology" pp: 2-22
Week 2: January 11-16
Last day to add the class if space is available: Saturday, January 16. Last day to drop the class and be eligible for a refund: Saturday, January 16.
Study Guide Lesson to Read 1, pp. 1-19 Video Lesson to View 1 Read Text, Chapter 2, "characteristics of Culture," PP. 24-41, and Chapter 3, "Ethnographic Research,,,," pp. 42-67 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 2, pp. 21-43. Video Lesson to View: 2.
Week 3: January 18-23
Read Text Chapter 4 "Becoming Human" pp. 68-96 Study Guide Lesson to Read 3: pp. 45-63 Video Lesson to View: 3 Read Text, Chapter 5: "Language and Communication" pp. 98-122 Study Guide Lesson to Read 4: "Communication and Culture" pp. 65-84 Video Lesson to View: 4
Week 4: January 25-30
Test #1 January 28; 5:30-7:00 PM Room: SC-1102 First set of extra credit due. Bring to class or drop off at the DLC office Read Text Chapter 6 "Social Identity..." pp. 124-148 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 5: pp. 85-106 Video Lesson to view: Lesson 5.
Read Text Chapter 7 "Patterns of Subsistence" pp. 150-174 Study Guide Lesson to Read: Lesson 6 pp. 107-129 Video Lesson to View: Lesson 6
Week 5: February 1-6
Read Text Chapter 8 "Economic Systems" pp. 176-198 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 7 pp. 131-150 Video Lesson to View 7.
Read Text Chapter 9 "Sex, Marriage, and Family" pp. 200-218 Study Guide Lesson to Read: "Sex and Marriage," pp. 151-171 Video Lesson to View: Lesson 8.
Week 6: February 8-13
Read Text Chapter 9 "Sex and Marriage...," pp. 218-225 Study Guide Lesson to Read 9: "Marriage and Family" pp. 173-189 Video Lesson to View 9.
Read Text Chapter 10 "Kinship and Descent" pp. 226-247 Study Guide Lesson to Read: "Kinship and Descent" pp. 191-211 Video Lesson to View: Lesson 10.
Week 7: February 15-20
Read Text Chapter 11 "grouping by Gender,..." pp. 248-266 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 11 pp. 213-231 Video Lesson to View 11.
Read Text Chapter 12 "Politics, Power,..." pp. 268-295 Study Guide Lesson to Read: "Politics, Power,..." pp. 233-55 Video Lesson to View: Lesson 12
Week 8: February 22-27
Test #2: Room SC-1102; 5:30-7:00 PM Thursday, February 25. First set of Homework, and Take-home test due at the DLC office by 6:00 PM or bring to class (SC-1102)at 5:30 PM to hand in during Test #2.
Last Day to Drop with a Withdrawal grade: Feb. 26.
Read Text Chapter 13 "Spirituality..." pp. 296-2320 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 13 "Religion and Spirituality" pp. 257-277 Video Lesson to View 13 Read Text Chapter 14 "The Arts" pp. 322-243 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 14 "the Arts" pp. 279-295 Video Lesson to View: 14
Week 9: March 1-6
Read Text Chapter 15 "The Processes of change" pp. 344-367 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 15 "Processes of change" pp. 297-315 Video Lesson to View: 15
Read Text Chapter 16 "Global Challenges..." pp. 368-394 Study Guide Lesson to Read: 16 "Global Challenges..." pp. 317-333 Video Lesson to View 16
Week 10: March 8-13
Review the pages listed in Study Guide p. 335 Study Guide Lesson to Read 17 "Applied Anthropology" pp. 335-353 Video Lesson to View: 17
Week 11: March 15-20
No Broadcast. Prepare for test #3; complete the last set of homework and extra credit assignments
Week 12 March 22-27
No Broadcast Exam #3: Thursday, March 25; 8:30-9:30 PM; Room SC-1102. The last set of Extra Credit and homework due at the DLC office at 6:00 PM, or bring to class.
Our Diverse World TV Schedule Winter Video programs for this course are shown weekly on local cable TV in the south San Francisco Bay Area on the following cable networks: COMCAST, CCN1: Los Altos and Sunnyvale Channel 30; Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Saratoga, San Jose Channel 27; San Jose Channel 27A*; Campbell Channel 34 (some areas of Campbell receive digital channel 25); Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford University, Menlo Park and Atherton Channel 75. COMCAST, CCN2: Cupertino Channel 78; San Jose Channel 28 or 28A
For broadcast problems on CCN1 and 2, the Broadcast Media Center can be reached at 408-864-8300 during the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays. Voice mail messages may be left at other times and will be returned during the normal hours of operation. ALL THE BEST
Please check the Distance Learning Center website for TV Broadcast Schedule. ------------------------------------------------------------------
Distance Learning Center Homework Cover Sheet Please make a copy of this cover sheet and attach it to all assignments that you turn in or fax to the Distance Learning Center.
DLC FAXES: 408-864-8245 or 408-864-5546.
ANTH-002.-63Z / Ishaya / Winter 2010
Assignment Cover Sheet:
Assignment Title:
Your Last Name:
Your First Name:
Your Student ID#:
Total pages included: Cover Sheet + _____ pages
When sending this assignment by FAX: please include a telephone number where you can be reached in case there is a problem in transmittal: Your Phone #:
Do not fax an assignment twice. You may call the Distance Learning Center during normal operating hours to confirm receipt of your fax: (408) 864-8969.
ANNUAL EDITIONS TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE FORM
NAME:
DATE:
TITLE AND NUMBER OF ARTICLE:
BRIEFLY STATE THE MAIN IDEA OF THIS ARTICLE:
LIST THREE IMPORTANT FACTS THAT THE AUTHOR USES TO SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA:
WHAT INFORMATION OR IDEAS DISCUSSED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE ALSO DISCUSSED IN YOUR TEXTBOOK OR OTHER READING YOU HAVE DONE? LISTTHE TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS AND PAGE NUMBERS:
LIST ANY EXAMPLES OF BIAS OR FAULTY REASONING THAT YOU FOUND IN THE ARTICLE:
LIST ANY NEW TERMS/CONCEPTS THAT WERE DISCUSSED IN THE ARTICLE AND WRITE A SHORT DEFINITION:
* The article review form is necessary for your extra credit assignments from Annual Editions. You do not have to photocopy this page, you may use your own blank sheet of paper, and retype the questions from this page.
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ANNUAL EDITIONS ON RESERVE
The following are call numbers for the extra-credit readings available on the reserve shelf in the Library. For your convenience the articles are cross-referenced.
Anthropology 89/90: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 89/90 Anthropology 2 Contains: *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 90/91: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 90/91 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 91/92: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 91/92 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush and *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 92/93: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 92/93 Anthropology 2 Contains: *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 93/94: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 93/94 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush and
*When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 94/95: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 94/95 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush *When Brothers Share a Wife *Understanding Eskimo Science
Anthropology 95/96: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 95/96 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush *Understanding Eskimo Science *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 96/97: Annual Editions GN 325 .A53 96/97 Anthropology 2 *Shakespeare in the Bush *When Brothers Share a Wife *Understanding Eskimo Science
Anthropology 97/98: Annual Editions GN 325. A53 1997/98 Anthropology 2 Contains *Shakespeare in the Bush *Understanding Eskimo Science *When Brothers Share a Wife
Anthropology 98/03: Annual Editions GN 325. A53 1998/03 Anthropology 2 Contains: *Shakespeare in the Bush *When Brothers Share a Wife *Understanding Eskimo Science *Too Many Bananas and Not Enough.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANTHROPOLOGY 2 - Cultural Anthropology Arianne Ishaya
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