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Professor M. Leonor Monreal
Fullerton College, Department of Anthropology
Website: staffwww.fullcoll.edu/mmonreal, email:[email protected]
Office Hours: by appointment only. Office: 1423-02(C.O.B.)
Voice Mail (714) 992-7496
Anthropology 102 F SYLLABUS
Summer 2010
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology. It is intended to give
the student an overview of the various aspects of culture and how it makes up people’s
core identity and ethnic differences. This course explores the various theoretical aspects
of the anthropological study of cultures, while providing specific examples of various
cultures in the world through the use of texts, films and lectures. Note: Due to the vast
number of cultural groups we cannot cover all cultures during the course, but if you have any particular
culture you would like to learn about please let me know so I can make an effort to incorporate it to the
course schedule.
Course Objectives: upon completion of this course:
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The student will acquire a deeper understanding of various cultural groups
around the world and their complex characteristics.
 The student will be able to analyze cross-culturally and holistically the various
unique aspects of culture, including his/her own.
 Through the use of various films and research, the student will be able to
ethnographically come in closer contact with all the various cultural aspects
discussed in class, and will be able to put in practice some of the anthropological
theories in the study of a cultural group.
 The student will increase cultural competence to apply to his/her daily life and
social network
Course Requirements
 Required Text: Monreal’s customized version of Cultural Anthropology, 3rd
edition, by Nanda, Hogan & Monreal. 2009 Cengage Learning, ISBN-13:978-14240-7465-5.
A. Note: This customized textbook includes three texts which will be used
throughout the course. You can also purchase each of the books
separately (price may be higher). The titles of the books are as follows:
i. Culture Counts, A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology by
Nanda/Warms
ii. The Fours Skills of Cultural Diversity Competence, Mikel Hogan
iii. The Maya, Yesterday and Today, M. Leonor Monreal (Optional)
B. 3 (882-E) Scantron sheets & 5 Quizzstrips
C. Possible attendance fee for a fieldtrip ($15 approx. e/a)
Class assignments
A. Readings and Participation-Weekly reading assignments are listed
under the schedule section of this syllabus. The student is required to
read the assigned chapters, this will aid in understanding the concepts
and terms addressed, as well as to attain a passing score in the
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exams/quizzes. Additional articles may be assigned through the semester.
The student must bring a journal with the answers to the Bringing It Back
Home section at the end of each chapter to discuss in class. They are due
prior to covering the class and will be a significant portion of the
participation points (50 pts.).
B. Exams & Quizzes will cover material from lectures, class discussions,
films, and assigned readings. The exams will have objective questions
(such as multiple-choice, matching, true and false). There will be five
quizzes (dropping the lowest score), and three exams (see schedule for
dates and grading breakdown for points).
C. Make-up Policy: no make-up exams will be permitted under any
circumstances. Please do not ask for special consideration. If you are
unable to complete an exam or assignment by the respective due dates,
deductions will be applied to your overall course grade. Extra credit may
be allowed to make-up any points missed due to an emergency, a request
in writing must be submitted as soon as the student returns to class.
D. Term Paper- Options to Choose from:
The will be a term paper for the semester which is worth 100 pts. (20% of
your grade). There are five different assignment options to select from.
You will be required to do only one. Each assignment will be due on the
Thursday the week it was assigned, outlined on the class schedule. No
late assignment will be accepted; if you miss the deadline do the next
option. Please be aware of the deadlines and follow the requirements
outlined for each of the assignments as your grade will depend on how
thoroughly you complete each assignment (each paragraph should have
at least 5 complete sentences). Grammar is evaluated as part of your
grade, proof-read your assignment and include page numbers, must be
double spaced. You must staple your paper and make sure I have
checked off that you turned it in. Visit my website for samples of excellent
papers done by previous students, avoid plagiarism, only use then as
reference.
OPTIONS:
1- Culture- Using the material from chapters 1, 2 & 3 from Nanda’s textbook and
chapters 1 &2 of Hogan’s Four Skills text. Answer each of the following
assignments in detail:
a. Nanda- (worth 60 pts.)
- Give the definition of culture and its various aspects, then explain
in your own words what culture is. (2-3 paragraphs min.)
-Discuss your views on The Nacirema, (p.2).
-B.I.B. H. Discuss the Anthropologists and Human Rights “You
Decide” questions on page 65. (1 paragraph min. each)
b. Hogan- (worth 40 pts.)
-Explain Hogan’s definition of culture and the first Skill of Cultural
Diversity Competence.
-Answer worksheets 4 & 5 as you analyze your personal culture (in
relation to the 12 aspects of culture).
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2- Language- after reading the material from Chapter 4- Nanda’s text, and
chapters 3 & 4 of Hogan’s discuss the following:
a. Nanda- (worth 50 pts.)
-Define Language
-Discuss the structure of language
-Explain the complexity and interaction between language and culture
(including the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis)
- Explain the complexity and importance of non-verbal communication, as
well as the various subfields of study.
-Read and discuss the communication exchange among the Western Apache
and what you think about it (p.78-79).
-Then answer the English Only “You Decide” questions on p. 90-91.
b. Hogan- (worth 50pts.)
-Read chapters 2 & 3, and explain Skill 2 and Skill 3 of Cultural Diversity
Competence, including each of their components (i.e. the six barriers and
fourteen competencies).
-Complete worksheets 13, 14 & 15.
3- Marriage & Gender- using the material from chapters 7 and 8 from Nanda’s
text, as well as the articles How to be a Good Wife… discuss the following
information (one paragraph for each aspect):
a. Marriage (worth 60pts.)
-Marriage Practices (including types and rules of marriage) explain what
marriage is and the universality of marriage across cultures.
- Discuss how is marriage changing in the U.S., include statistics from the
textbooks and the information from How to be a Good Wife handouts.
- Explain the functions of marriage as an institution and the challenges.
- Reflect on the effects of globalization in global marriage practices.
- Read and answer the questions from Polygamy in the United States “You
Decide” (pp.164-165).
- Discuss concepts (both marriage and gender) from one the following films:
Monsoon Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, License to Wed. (minimum
one paragraph, not a summary of the film but an analysis as it pertains to
our class).
b. Gender (worth 40 pts.)
- Define gender is and explain what alternative genders are, provide specific
examples from the textbook.
- Describe how culture shapes and predisposes gender roles.
- Read and answer the Female Genital Operations and International Human
Rights “You Decide” questions (p.191)
-Complete the gender activity (at end of PowerPoint).
4- Stratification: Classism & Racism- after reading the concepts from Hogan’s
text (chapters 1-5) and Nanda’s chapters 10 & 11 complete the following:
a. Nanda- give an overview of social stratification, do you think it is a human
universal to have social inequalities? Why or why not? Discuss the reasons
and effects of social inequalities, racism, & prejudice (1-2 pages) by including
information from at least one of these films: Skidrow, Crash, & American
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History X. Answer the Bringing it Back Home: Government, Responsibility vs.
The Gospel of Wealth and Class, Ethnicity, Race, and Educational
Achievement “You Decide” questions (pp. 235-236, and 260-261). Explain
the complexity of immigration and ethnicity in the U.S. from the text & one of
these films: The Visitor, Under the Same Moon, El Norte, Born in East L.A.,
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, In Good Hands, Voces Inocentes
(1-2 paragraphs)
b. Hogan- Read and answer the questions from worksheet 12.
Grading Breakdown for Option 4:
1) Define Social Stratification and discuss if this is a human universal (something we'll
always have), why or why not? 15pts.
2) Reasons and effects of social and human inequalities, racism, and prejudice.15pts.
3) Film analysis (from the list) 10pts.
4) B.I.B.H. for each chapter (2) Gov. vs. Gospel of Wealth & Class, Ethnicity, Race &
Education.20 pts. (10 ea.)
5) Immigration int he U.S. & Ethnicity (Use Nanda's book, Hogan's book, and the Race
film we watched).15 pts.
6) Film on immigration (from the list) 10 pts.
7) Hogan's Worksheet 12.15 pts.
5- Globalization- Case Study Analysis- The Maya Yesterday & Today and
Globalization
a) Case Study- The Maya, Yesterday and Today
-Answer 3 questions per chapter (six chapters total) of your choice by writing the
question and answer. You should have a total of 18 questions (2pts. each plus 2
points for overall presentation) total worth 40 pts.
b) Globalization Essay (worth 60 pts.)
-Define Globalization 15pts.
-Discuss the negative as well as positive effects of globalization (can use films
and book as sources, not opinion based) 15pts.
- Analyze at least two of the following films (one paragraph each
min.) Bordertown, Walmart, the high cost of low prices, The Corporation, God
Grew Tired of Us, Slumdog Millionaire. 20 pts.
-B.I.B.H. 'You Decide' questions How Flat is your World? (pp.334-335) 10 pts.
Grading Breakdown & Policy
6 Quizzes- 10 points each (drop lowest score) 50 points
3 Exams (100 pts. each)
300 points
1 Assignment (from 5 Options)
100 points
Participation in weekly activities & discussions 50 points
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
500 points
Points Earned:
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GRADE BREAKDOWN:
500 – 448
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447 – 398
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397 – 348
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347 – 298
297 or less
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Extra Credit- extra credit may be granted to students who had an emergency
during the semester. The student must submit a request in writing with documentation
of emergency as soon as she/he misses the assignment and the instructor will notify
the student whether the request will be granted.
Extra Credit Options (5 points each, up to 15 pts. max.)
Write a (1 to 3 page) essay where you address a summary of the event, how it relates
to class and your honest opinion. You must attach a ticket stub or receipt for any
museum or event you attend.
 Film Review (instructor’s approval required)
 Museum Visit (instructor’s approval required)
 Cultural Event Report (instructor’s approval required)
 Article Review
 Class Field Trip (possible class fieldtrip, date to be announced)
 Monreal’s Maya Case Study (included in textbook) chapter questions.
Attendance & Punctuality:
Attending class is key to your success in this class, part of your grade will be based
on your participation in class activities, film questions and other. You are required to
be on time for attaining and understanding the material discussed in class.
Students who are late will loose participation points for the day. Excessive
tardiness will severely impact your grade and may result in being dropped from the
class. Three tardies will constitute one absence, and over 20% may result in being
dropped from the course. It is your responsibility to drop through admission and
records. If you are absent be sure to get notes from other students in class in order
to find out what you missed (DO NOT ask me). Please see me if you have any
situations which may result in excessive tardiness or absences. If an emergency of
situation occurs causing a delay (parking, alarm clocks, children, pets, life, etc.),
please be respectful to others and quietly find a seat in the back of the classroom.
YOU MUST NOTIFY ME at the end of class to avoid being marked absent for the
day. Attendance is recorded daily.
Late Assignments & Make up exams
All assignments must be turned in on time, late assignments are not accepted. All
assignments must be turned into me IN PERSON, there will be no assignments
accepted via email or dropped off at the mail box. Make-up exams may be granted
on documented emergency situations only. You must contact me within 24hrs. but
all make up exams will be done the day of the final. Quizzes cannot be made up as
we drop a quiz score.
Classroom Behavior
In any anthropology course, the key elements to effective learning are based on the
freedom to express ideas without feeling threatened of being ridiculed. Additionally,
many topics covered may arise questions that might challenge other people’s (or
your own) beliefs. The following guidelines will ensure that the class provides a
comfortable and respectful environment for all:
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1. Be courteous to others by waiting your turn to speak
2. During lecture, do not interrupt by talking to others.
3. Cell phones must be turned off or on silent mode at all
times, text messaging is not permitted during class time.
4. You must be awake during class or will be asked to leave.
5. There is no such a thing as a “dumb questions”
6. If you need to leave the class, please do so quietly, without
disturbing other students.
7. Please arrive early to class.
8. Under Fullerton College policy, no children nor visitors are
allowed in class.
Academic Honesty
As a college student, you are expected to follow these rules:
 DO NOT COPY ANY WORK, plagiarism is highly penalized, please see catalog
for policy pertaining to plagiarism.
 Any talking, or other form of distraction during an exam may result in a
failing grade and asking the student to leave for the remainder of the exam.
 Cheating during any exam or quiz may result in additional disciplinary actions
by the college administrator. Please refer to the Academic Honesty section in
the Fullerton College catalog for more information.
Emergency Response Information: Please take note of the safety
features in and close to your classroom, as well as study the posted evacuation
route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of the
existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, running
out of the building can also be dangerous during severe earthquakes. During strong
earthquakes, the recommended response is to duck-cove and –hold until the
shaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during
emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and to others.
ADA Statement:
Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for
students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor.
Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Adaptive Services Center
functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision
of the accommodations.
Academic/College Policies
Please refer to the course catalog for a list of policies affecting students, including
grievance procedures, attendance, change of address and name, course repetition,
matriculation appeals procedures, etc.
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ANTH-102 Course Schedule for CRN 30323
Week, Date &
Discussion Topic
Week One
6/21-24
Anthropology &
Culture
Week Two6/28-7/1
Language &
Economics
Week Three
7/5-8
Family & Gender,
Politics
Week Four
7/12-15
Religion &
Inequalities
Week Five
7/19-21
Conquest and
Globalization
Chapters Assigned
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Nanda: 1- What is Anthropology and
Why Should I Care?
Nanda: 2- Culture Counts
Nanda: 3- Doing Cultural
Anthropology
Watch: God Grew Tired of Us
Nanda: Communication
Nanda: 5-Making a Living
Nanda: 6- Economics
Watch: www.storyofstuff.org
Nanda: 7-Marriage, Family, and
Domestic Groups
Nanda: 8- Sex and Gender
Watch: Killing Us Softly
Nanda: 9-Political Organization
Watch: Reel Bad Arabs
Nanda: 10- Inequalities: Class &
Caste
Nanda: 11-Inequalities: Race &
Ethnicity
Watch: Crash &/orAmericanHistoryX
Nanda: 12- Religion
Nanda: 13- Power, Conquest, and a
World System
Watch: Guns, Germs & Steel
Nanda: 14- Globalization & Change
Watch: The Corporation & Walmart
the High Cost of Low Prices
Assessments &
Assignments
 Quiz I
 Quiz II
 Option 1Culture
Assignment
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Quiz III
EXAM Ichapters 1-5
Option 2Language
Assignment
Quiz IV
Option 3Marriage &
Gender
 EXAM IIchapters 612
 Quiz V
 Option 4Stratification
 Quiz VI
 Final ExamNanda: 13-14
& films
 Option 5Globalization
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