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General Class and Course Information
Course Number: ANT2000
Course Title: Anthropology (AA)
Term/Dates: 01/06/15 - 05/08/15
Reference Number: 207772
Credit Hours: 3
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 pm-9:45 pm
Room: SS 215
Course Description: Survey of anthropology: human kind's remote origins, physical traits (physical anthropology),
languages (linguistics) and antiquities (archaeology), as well as lifestyles and institutions of peoples around the world
(cultural and social anthropology). Diversities and similarities are explored through selected theories and methods.
Demonstration of computer application is required.
Gordon Rule Class
This class has been designated as a Gordon Rule class for writing. This means that the course has significant writing
requirements. Please see the web page at
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Documents/Gordon_Rule_Statement_Student.pdf
Professor’s Information
Name: Janelle Christensen, PhD., MPH
Office Location: ETA 223 (Health Sciences
Building, Second Floor)
Telephone: 561-868-4053
Email: [email protected]
Faculty Web Page:
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30pm and by
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/peoplefinder/details.asp?ID=3303 appointment
Information on REQUIRED Textbooks:
Title
Anthropology: The Human Challenge
Edition Author
14th
Haviland, William,
Herald E. L. Prins,
Dana Walrath, and
Bunny McBride
Publisher
Thomson
Learning
ISBN
9780495810841
Other Information on Textbooks and Materials needed for class:
Computer and Internet Access
Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to:
Explain the historical development of the discipline "The Science of Humanity" as part of the social sciences, the
specialized sub-areas of anthropology and their respective methods of study and contributions.
Illustrate the unique nature of humans and culture, the diverse types of socio-cultural systems/cultures and their
respective adaptations also as in their natural environment.
Categorize and evaluate the functions of the many socio-cultural subsystems, such as the political, economic, religious
and others, and how these bond the culture together holistically.
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Identify subsistence patterns and the associated social organization in hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural and
agricultural societies.
Employ the many essential theories in the areas of physical, linguistic, social and cultural anthropology that make up the
foundation of the discipline.
Relate to the reality and value of cultural and human variations, apply such views to contemporary thoughts, and
recognize the validity of tolerance about the many ways of humanity.
Full Course Outline - Click on the following link: Course Outlines and enter the course number (no space between the
prefix and the number).
Class Information
Read assigned chapters and articles BEFORE CLASS
Date
Topic
Reading Assignment (for 13th edition)
In Class
Activities/Exams
1
2
3
4
5
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Intro to
Anthropology;
Methods of Inquiry
Culture;
Archaeology
Linguistics
Language &
Gender
Sex & Gender;
Kinship Patterns
Subsistence &
Economic Systems;
Ethnography
Review this site: This Is Anthropology
Belief Systems;
Religion
Text: Chapters 22, 23, 24
Gould Article: Non-overlapping Magistra
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/phys3000/phys3000_fa11/StevenJGoulldNOMA.
http://www.thisisanthropology.org/index.cfm
Review Syllabus
Text: Chapters 1, 5, 14, 15
Choose Current Event
Topic
Text: Chapters 8, 16, 17
Cohn Article: Sex & Death in the Rational World of Defense
http://www.ic.ucsc.edu/~rlipsch/pol179/Cohn.pdf
Text: Chapters 20, 21, 22
Allen Article: It’s a Boy! Gender Expectations
Text: Chapters 9, 10, 18, 19
Lee Article: Eating Christmas in the Kalahari
Reaction Paper #1 DUE
http://www.waketech.edu/sites/default/files/libraryfiles/ereserves/ant220/kalahar
i.pdf
Outline and References
DUE
pdf
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9
10
11
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Law; Social
Organization
Review & Exam
No Class
Physical Anthro;
Primates
Scientific Method;
Population
Genetics
Race & Ethnicity
Review & Midterm Exam
SPRING BREAK: No Class
Read material for 3/17
Midterm Exam
No Class
Text: Chapter 2, 3, 4, 6
Genetics Lab assigned
Genetics Lab
Text: Chapter 7 & Review 8, 9
Genetics Quiz in class
Chapter 13
Website: Understanding Race http://www.understandingrace.org/
Long Article: Human Genetic Variation
http://www.understandingrace.org/resources/pdf/myth_reality/long.pdf
Smedley Article: History of the Idea of Race
http://www.understandingrace.org/resources/pdf/disease/smedley.pdf
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Race & Ethnicity
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Medical Anthro;
15
16
Bio-cultural Anth
Final Exam
Text: Chapters 15, 16
Bahuniak Article: Alzheimer’s disease
Final Exam
Analysis Paper #2 Due
Final Exam
***Instructor reserves the right to update this schedule during the course. You will be notified in class and by email.
Academic Dishonesty Policy and Penalty for Violation:
Academic dishonesty, cheating, and plagiarism are absolutely not tolerated. Students are required to read the college’s
academic integrity policy in its entirety in the catalog (page 33) or on the web at:
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/catalog/Documents/StudentHandbook2012-13.pdf .
The Anthropology, Religion & Sociology cluster adopted the following policy in August 2014:
"On the first incident of academic dishonesty the student will receive a zero for the activity. If the student engages in a
second incident of academic dishonesty the student will receive an F for the course.” Source:
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/academicservices/Documents/Sociology082014.pdf
By enrolling in this course, you agree to follow college policy on this matter. Any student caught cheating will receive an
automatic grade of “F” (failure) on the activity. To prevent any misunderstandings in this regard, during quizzes or
exams:
(1) do not talk,
(2) do not wear a hat of any kind,
(3) keep your cell phone in your bag and/or out of view, and
(4) do not let your eyes wander.
Do not be late for an exam. If one person has finished the exam and left the room before you arrive, you may not take
the exam.
Assignments, Tests, Quizzes and Final Exam Schedule, with percentage/points of grade:
Grading Distribution:
Note: Each of the following assignments will be weighted so that they account for the assigned percentage of your
grade. In other words, even if a “quiz” has more points than an exam, it will still only make up 5% of your final grade.
Class Participation and Attendance: (total 20%)
Unannounced in-class activities and quizzes
Genetics Lab and Quiz: (10%)
Genetics Lab (5%)
Genetics Quiz (5%)
Exams: (total 30%)
Exam 1: (15%)
Exam 2: (15%)
Papers: (total 40%)
Paper 1 (Reaction): (10%)
Outline and References: (5%)
Paper 2 (Analysis): (25%)
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Class Participation and Attendance (20%):
It is very important that you complete your assigned readings before class as they will help you understand the lecture,
contribute to class discussions and participate in the in-class activities. There will be discussions and activities that relate
to the readings which will be completed in class. If you are not in attendance on a day when an activity, quiz or film
response is assigned you will not receive your participation points.
It is your responsibility to take notes during class. Lecture notes will not be provided by the Instructor or posted on
Blackboard. If you miss a class or your notes are deficient for whatever reason, copy a classmate’s notes to make sure
you understand the missed material. However, if you come to office hours, I will provide a summary lecture for you
using the slides.
You are expected and encouraged to participate in class discussions! Every member of the class has much to learn, but
also much to contribute to our ongoing dialogue on the human condition. Topics from class discussions will show up on
exams.
Genetics Lab and Quiz (10%)
Our biological makeup is a large part of our human experience. It is important to have a basic comprehension of
genetics so that we can better comprehend the differences and similarities between and among human groups. You will
be assigned a Genetics Lab to accompany your reading material on October 28th. You will have to turn in an assessment
which will count toward 5% of your final grade. There will be an in-class genetics quiz on November 11th to test your
comprehension.
Exams (30%):
Exams will be designed to test student comprehension of abstract concepts covered in the course. There will be two
exams over the course of the semester each worth 15% of your final grade. Students will have a full hour and a half (90
minutes) to take the exam during class. Questions may be multiple-choice, true or false, fill in the blank, matching,
and/or short answer and they will be based on the textbook, additional course readings, lectures, class discussions, and
videos.
Papers (40%):
There will be three writing opportunities during the semester. All papers must be written in 12 point, New Times Roman
font and must have appropriate use of margins.
Paper #1 (10 %): Current Event Reaction Paper
You should pick a current event that you are interested in learning more about. (Keep in mind, you will use this topic for
your second paper as well.) For this paper, you will need to do research so that you can describe and give a brief history
of the event.
 What is the issue/problem/ disagreement?
 What lead up to it?
The history and background should be roughly one page. The second part of the paper should be the student’s reaction
to the event:
 Why do you think it is important?
 What do you think can be done about it?
 What do you think might resolve the issue?
 What do you think about the event/ how does it make you feel?
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This paper should be at least three (double spaced) pages (not including references). The student should use at least
three different sources from the popular media (i.e. three different newspapers or periodicals- online publications are
acceptable) to obtain information on the event. You will be provided a grading rubric for your Current Event Reaction
Paper (Paper 1) before it is due so that you can see exactly what I will be grading you on. Please bring a hard copy to
class on the due date and submit an electronic copy to the “digital drop box” on blackboard.
IMPORTANT: You must cite your references properly in all of your papers! Failure to do so is plagiarism. If I cannot tell
the difference between your opinion and the facts you got from the articles, you will not get an A. Please see the
attached “Hints about Citations” to help guide you.
Outline and References (5%):
The outline and references for the above paper will be due half way through the semester to better prepare you for your
second paper. I want to know which articles from which journals you have been looking at (and that you know how to
do a “works cited”). You will need to be familiar with what the requirements are for the second paper to do a good job
on this.
Do not put your research off until the last minute. Go to the library and find out how to access online journal articles (a
librarian can help you), then outline the major issues. Start to think about what anthropology might have to offer
individuals interested in this event. There must be at least 3 popular media references (newspaper/ magazine from
your first paper) and at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles. Please see the example outlines and instruction on how
to find peer reviewed journals under the “assignments” tab on blackboard.
Paper #2 (25%): Current Event Analysis
This purpose of this paper is to encourage you to employ a critical analysis of your previously chosen current event (it
must be the same topic). The paper should address the following questions:

Social Significance: What is the social significance of the event? Why do people care? Though the event or topic
may be specific, what is the wider theme that it touches on? (Gender, Race, Belief Systems (law, religion),
Ecology are examples?

Anthropological Connection: What insight might anthropologists have to offer? Think about how anthropology
relates to the ‘wider theme’ (Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistics or Symbolic Anthropology;
Ecological Anthropology, Anthropology of Disasters, Anthropology and Sports, Anthropology of Gender). You
must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of what anthropology is and how one (or more) of the
subfields relates to the event/ topic. You will need to analyze your current even through an anthropological lens,
so your connections between the event and anthropological concepts must be clearly and explicitly stated.

Have your perceptions of the event changed throughout the course? If so, how? If not, please explain.

Is there a difference between how the general media discusses the event/ issue and how the peer reviewed
journal articles address the issue? You do not have to explain this explicitly in the paper but it is something you
should be considering.
This paper must have appropriate references. It must be 5 double-spaced pages minimum and 7 double pages
maximum (NOT including references). Again, there must be at least 3 popular media references (newspaper/ magazine)
and at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles. The previous “outline and references” assignment should ensure that you
are prepared for this part of the Current Event Analysis. Be sure to cite your references properly! Please bring a hard
copy to class on the due date and submit an electronic copy to the “digital drop box” on blackboard.
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Grading:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
P
N
S
U
Points
Percentage (if applicable)
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 59%
NA
NA
NA
NA
Class Policies
Attendance: Professors are required to take attendance.
There will be discussions and activities that relate to the readings which will be completed in class. If you are not in
attendance on a day when an activity, quiz, or film response is assigned, you will not receive your participation points.
Participation makes up 15% of your total grade.
Electronic Device Use and Email Policy:
Mobile phones, pagers, and other noise-making devices should be switched off prior to the beginning of lecture. Switch
it off out of courtesy to your instructor and classmates. If I see you text messaging or doing unrelated web searches
during class discussions, you may be asked additional questions.
Late Assignment Policy:
No work will be accepted late and no student will be allowed to take an exam past the exam date indicated on the
syllabus. There are only two exceptions: (1) a documented medical emergency requiring hospitalization; and (2) major
religious observances that necessitate absence from class. In the case of the latter, the student must present notice in
writing to the Instructor by the second class meeting.
Make-up Exam Policy:
There will be NO make-up exams EXCEPT under the following conditions: (1) a documented medical emergency
requiring hospitalization; and (2) major religious observances that necessitate absence from class. In the case of the
latter, the student must present notice in writing to the Instructor by the second class meeting. The make-up must be
taken within one week of the missed exam and will consist of all essay questions (unlike the standard exam which
includes multiple choice).
Withdrawal Policy:
The last day for add/drop with a refund for the course is 01/13/15. Beyond that date, you must inform me if you are
going to withdraw from the course. If you simply stop attending, you will receive an "F", not an "W". The last day to
withdraw from the course with a "W" is 03/30/15 (no refund for the cost of the course). Note: the withdraw policies
here are PBSC policies, not the instructors. The instructor does not have the ability to change these dates.
College Policies and Web Information
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Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with
respect to the student's academic performance:
(1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,
(3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally
assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom
performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the
work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism.
Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for link to the student
handbook).
Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines
Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive learning environment
reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course
or campus.
Computer Competency Component
Each student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations
through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments.
Disability Support Services
Students with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and services are available
through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors
and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving services. Please see the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/current
for web address for Disability Support Services.
Eating, Drinking and Smoking
Eating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in
areas designated at each campus.
Final Course Grade Appeal
The evaluation of academic work is the responsibility of the faculty member/instructor. The method for assigning the final course
grade is established by the faculty member/instructor. Per Board Rule 6Hx-18-3.191, faculty/instructors shall communicate the
grading policy of the course to their students in writing. If this policy changes during the term, students should be notified of any
changes in writing. The method to determine final course grades must be given to students in a course syllabus at the beginning of
the class. Should a student have a question about a final course grade, please follow the procedures as outlined in the student
handbook: www.palmbeachstate.edu/current.
Mid-Term Grade Reporting
Within one week after the close of the mid-term grading period, mid-term grades will be made available to all students for each
class by either written notification or individual conference.
Student Responsibility Policy
When a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are
responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other
College publications. The student will be responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on
time.
Palm Beach State Websites of Interest
Please see this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current) for a list of web addresses for students.
Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses
The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is (March 30th, 2015). It is the responsibility of the
student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar’s office to withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student
to a grade of "W" in the class.
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Other Information from your Professor:
Hints about citations and references:
Below is an excerpt from Holly Peters-Golden’s “Thinking Holistically” article (published in Thinking Anthropologically,
edited by Salzman and Rice in 2008). Notice her use of in-text citations. When Peters-Golden makes a statement or
fact that she learned from another author, she gives that other author credit by citing the name and year of
publication. See how she gives Relethford credit for the work he did in 2000 (fourth line down)? This is how you are
expected to cite your sources. Also notice how Peters-Golden is making connections between other authors’
arguments. Many of the connections she is making are of her own creation and therefore she does not have to cite.
The other ideas she is drawing upon, however, are not her own so she cites the authors of those ideas.
Without properly citing where you get your information then you are committing plagiarism which is a serious
problem at the university. (If you feel more comfortable with footnotes, it is an acceptable form of citation as well.)
Technical directions for in-text citation:
In-text citation for a single-authored book: (Author Year:Page).
Ex. Several factors contributed to British social anthropology falling out of favor (Moore 2004:161).
In-text citation for an edited book: (Original Author Year of edited book:Page)
Ex. Tribal ownership is one form of ownership (Marx 2004:71).
How to do a Works Cited for an academic paper (AAA style):
Again, look at how Peters-Golden used her references at the end. The Bourguion reference (3rd one down) is a peerreviewed article. Note how the last name of the author is hanging over the year and title of the article. The name of
the journal is in italics. The name of the journal is then followed by the volume and issue number and the pages of
the article. The author DID NOT have to tell us if she used a search engine like JSTOR to find the article. Note the
differences between the Bourguion article and the Eckholm article (from a newspaper). Also, the references are in
alphabetical order.
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Technical directions for Works Cited:
References for a chapter within an edited book:
Original Author last name, first name
Year of edited book [year of original work] Title of original work or chapter title. In Name of
edited book. Name of editors, eds. Pp. Page number of chapter in book. City:Publisher.
Ex.
Geertz, Clifford
2006[1973] Thick Description: Toward an Interpretive Theory of Culture. In Readings
for A History of Anthropological Theory. Paul A. Erickson and Liam D. Murphy,
eds. Pp. 318-336. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Broadview Press.
Marx, Karl and Friedrich Engels
2004[1845] Feurbach: Opposition of the Materialist and Idealist Outlook. In Anthropological Theory:
An Introductory History. R. Jon McGee and Richard L. Warms, eds. Pp. 67-81. Boston: McGraw
Hill.
Please refer to the AAA Style Guide for other questions and details.
Finding Peer Reviewed Articles:
“Peer Reviewed article” means that the article was checked by experts before it was published to insure that it is
good, scholarly work. The author's "peers" read the article to make sure that the methodology was sound, that the
data supported the conclusions, etc. These articles are often rejected after they are reviewed. Usually, they are sent
back to the author for revisions. This does not mean that peer-reviewed articles are infallible, however, so you should
keep your critical and analytical skills sharp when reading them. However, consider about how they differ from the
general media (newspapers, for example).
(BE SURE TO CHECK DATES ON ARTICLES. ARTICLES FROM 1949 MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE TO YOUR TOPIC).
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Department Contact Information
Name: Dr. Victor Aikhionbare
Telephone: 561-868-3336
Job Title: Department Chair
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Office Location: SS209
Email: [email protected]
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