Anth 101 Proposed Course Changes

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Anth 101 Proposed Course Changes Fall 2018

Contact Information:

Jennifer Reade, M.A. Local 5573

Anthropology Instructor – SUSCA [email protected]

EdCo Motion & Implementation Date:

The anthropology program is asking EdCo to approve the below motion:

To approve the updated course Anth 101: Introduction to Socio-cultural Anthropology in the anthropology program as presented.

Proposed implementation date: Intersession 2019 Rationale for Changes:

UNBC has recently de-articulated CNC’s Anth 101 course stating that our courses do not have a close enough content match and UNBC does not like the supplemental textbook we were using. While we cover all of the same content, the language in this revised course outline has been updated to more obviously demonstrate the similarities. For example, the topic name Social Relationships has been changed to Marriage and Kinship. The sample supplemental textbook listed has also been updated. Consultations:

CNC Department: The department consultation occurred during the last two weeks of October 2018 via email. No feedback was provided.

UT Arts Committee: Consultation with this committee occurred on Nov 13, 2018. Feedback has been

incorporated in this proposal. UNBC Anthropology Department: A representative from UNBC’s anthropology department reviewed the

proposal during October and November 2018.

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Summary of Changes:

Change 1: Calendar Description

New: Sociocultural anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, with a special interest in how people live in particular places and create meaning. The goal of this course is to examine the diversity of existing human cultures as well as provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts used by sociocultural anthropologists. Topics include research methods, economic systems, marriage, kinship, political systems, expressive culture, religion, illness, and gender. Examples will be drawn from a variety of societies. (79 words)

Old: Sociocultural anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, with a special interest in how people live in particular places and create meaning. The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts used by Anthropologists in the study of human behaviour. Topics include the anthropological perspective; research methods; economies; expressive culture; religion; kinship and social relationships; illness and healing; and organization and power. Examples will be drawn from a variety of societies.

Notes: The inclusion of the new text more closely aligns CNC’s calendar description to UNBC’s course description (UNBC’s calendar description was not included on the syllabus provided).

Change 2: Course Objectives

New: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and apply the main terminology,

concepts, theories, and methods of socio-cultural anthropology;

2. Describe how theories and methods are used to study diverse cultures;

3. Explain how culture shapes people’s daily lives; 4. Apply the methods, theories and anthropological

insights to their own experiences to improve their understanding of their own socio-cultural context; and

5. Employ scientific exploration and cultural relativism towards understanding the cultural diversity that exists today.

Old: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and apply the main terminology,

concepts, theories, and methods of socio-cultural anthropology;

2. Apply the methods, theories and anthropological insights to their own experiences to improve their understanding of their own socio-cultural context; and


Notes: The addition of the two new objectives more closely aligns CNC’s course objectives to UNBC’s course description (UNBC’s syllabus did not include course goals nor objectives).

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Change 3: Sample Textbooks

New: Spradley, J. & D. W. McCurdy. (2016).

Conformity and conflict: Readings in cultural anthropology. (15th ed). Toronto, ON: Pearson.

Old: Chagnon, N. (2013). Yąnomamӧ. (Legacy 6th

ed). Balmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Notes: The supplemental textbook has changed from an ethnography to a reader to align with the textbook style UNBC currently uses.

Change 4: Sample Topic Language

New Course Themes:

Intro to Anthropology

Applying Anthropology

Globalization

Methods & Methodologies

Economic Systems

Families

Marriage

Kinship

Political Systems

Race and Ethnicity

Colonialism

Expressive Culture

Language and Communication

Religion

Gender

Health and Illness

Old Course Themes

Intro to Anthropology

Methods & Methodologies

Economic Systems

Social Relationships

Political Systems

Expressive Culture

Language and Communication

World View

Gender

Health and Illness

Notes: To more closely align with the language UNBC is using, the following changes have been made:

1. Intro to Anthropology has been split into three different topics to demonstrate that Applying Anthropology and Globalization are being discussed.

2. Social Relationships has been changed to Families, Marriage, and Kinship to demonstrate that we are covering these topics.

3. Political Systems has been split into three different topics to specify that Race and Ethnicity and Colonialism are being discussed.

4. World View has been changed to Religion to mimic the language used by UNBC.

5. Gender has been added. While we have been teaching this topic for the past five years, it was not listed on previous EdCo approved course outlines.

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School of University Studies and Career Access Anthropology Program

Anth 101: Introduction to Socio-cultural Anthropology

Approved by Education Council: 2013 Credits: 3 Term: Total Course Hours: 45 hours Prerequisite: None Lecture Hours: 45 hours Co-requisite: None Lab Hours: 0

Instructor: Office Hours: Class Times: Office: Location: Phone: E-mail:

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Sociocultural anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, with a special interest in how people live in particular places and create meaning. The goal of this course is to examine the diversity of existing human cultures as well as provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts used by sociocultural anthropologists. Topics include research methods, economic systems, marriage, kinship, political systems, expressive culture, religion, illness, and gender. Examples will be drawn from a variety of societies.

COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe and apply the main terminology, concepts, theories, and methods of socio-cultural anthropology;

2. Describe how theories and methods are used to study diverse cultures;

3. Explain how culture shapes people’s daily lives;

4. Apply the methods, theories and anthropological insights to their own experiences to improve their understanding of their own socio-cultural context; and


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SAMPLE REQUIRED REFERENCES:

Bonvillain, N. (2018). Cultural anthropology. (4th ed). Toronto, ON: Pearson.

Spradley, J. & D. W. McCurdy. (2016). Conformity and conflict: Readings in cultural anthropology. (15th ed). Toronto, ON: Pearson.

* Students are also responsible for any supplemental materials listed in the course schedule, distributed in class, uploaded into Moodle or placed on reserve in the library. In addition, students are responsible for all class videos and guest lectures. SAMPLE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

The methods of instruction utilized within this course include lectures interspersed with discussions, videos, and activities (either face-to-face or through the current learning management system). SAMPLE EVALUATION METHODS AND % OF TOTAL GRADE

STUDENT EVALUATION LETTER GRADE / PERCENTAGES

Participation 10% A+ 90 % - 100 %

Reading Quizzes 10% A 85 % - 89.9 %

Midterm 1 10% A- 80 % - 84.9 %

Midterm 2 10% B+ 76 % - 79.9 %

Midterm 3 15% B 72 % - 75.9 %

EthnoProfile 25% B- 68 % - 71.9 %

Annotated Bibliography 20% C+ 64 % - 67.9%

C 60 % - 63.9%

C- 55 % - 59.9%

D 50 % - 54.9%

F 0 % - 49.9%

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SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEWS:

Participation:

Regular participation is a necessary and critical component of the class structure; therefore, it is important to keep up-to-date on class lectures and readings. Participation will be measured based on attendance and involvement in class discussions and activities.

Quizzes & Exams:

Reading quizzes need to be completed for each assigned chapter in your Cultural Anthropology textbook. These quizzes consist of multiple-choice questions. Midterms consist of multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions; midterms will be non-cumulative and closed book. EthnoProfile:

The research assignment analyzes an indigenous culture’s economic structure, marriage patterns, kinship structure, political system, worldview, gender norms, and expressive culture. The analysis needs to provide an overview of both traditional and contemporary elements to demonstrate the cultural change that has occurred through globalization and colonization. Annotated Bibliography:

Using the assigned readings from Conformity and Conflict, students will first provide a summary of the article’s main points and then provide an analysis of the article through an application of the course themes. ACADEMIC HONESTY AND STUDENT CONDUCT:

Students are expected to conduct themselves with academic integrity and in accordance with CNC’s established standards of conduct. Penalties for misconduct, including plagiarism, cheating and personal misconduct are outlined in the Standards of Conduct: Student Responsibility and Accountability document found in the policies section of CNC’s website. All students should familiarize themselves with this document: http://cnc.bc.ca/Visiting/CNC_Policies.htm ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES:

Students who require academic accommodations as a result of a disability should advise both the instructor and Accessibility Services. Students requiring support should familiarize themselves with the College Access: Students with Disabilities policy: http://tools.cnc.bc.ca/CNCPolicies/policyFiles.ashx?polId=137

http://cnc.bc.ca/Visiting/CNC_Policies.htm

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CLASSROOM BASED RESEARCH:

If classroom based research is conducted, the class will be instructed on appropriate ways of conducting research with human subjects based on the CNC Policy and Procedure for Ethical Research. The ethical framework for this study will be articulated by the instructor in the classroom. SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Week 1: Intro to the course / Intro to Anthropology

Week 2: Intro to Anthropology - the 4 fields / culture

Week 3: Applying Anthropology / Globalization

Week 4: Methods & Methodologies

Week 5: Economic Systems - Modes of Production

Week 6: Economic Systems - Modes of Consumption and Modes of Exchange

Week 7: Families / Marriage / Kinship

Week 8: Political Systems

Week 9: Race and Ethnicity / Colonialism

Week 10: Expressive Culture

Week 11: Language and Communication

Week 12: Religion

Week 13: Gender

Week 14: Health and Illness

Week 15: Final Exams

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