NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: General Anthropology
Course Prefix & Number: ANTH2346	Section Number: 340	Semester: 161S
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The study of human beings, their antecedents, related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major subfields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, their applications, and ethics in the discipline.
Course Prerequisite(s):
Required Course Materials: The Essence of Anthropology, 3rd edition, Haviland, Thomson/Wadsworth ISBN: 978-1-111-83344-2

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Jesse Todd
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth
Telephone Number:	(940) 498-6295
E-mail Address:	jtodd@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
4	Tests	400
17	Assignments	240

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Describe the key concepts and methods of anthropology.
2.	Compare and contrast the subfields of anthropology, including but not limited to physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archeology.
3.	Demonstrate an understanding of anthropological approaches to human diversity.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Since this is an online course, attendance will be taken and determined by completing ssignments and taking examinations.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Topic General Description of Subject Matter

Unit I Assignments

Assignment 1A            Due 8/26/16 Read Chapter 1. Complete Discussion Forum 1A. Assignment 1B            Due 9/1/16 Complete Discussion Forum 1B Assignment 2              Due by 9/6/16 Read Chapter 2 and complete Discussion Forum 2. Assignment 3               Due by 9/12/16 Read Chapter 3. Assignment 4               Due by 9/12/16 Read Chapter 4. Complete Discussion Forum 4. Unit 1 Exam.                 Due by 9/17/16 Take Unit Exam 1. (See Calendar for last day Exam I can be

                                    taken.) Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12.

Unit II Assignments

First Article Analysis    Due 9/20/16 First Article Analysis Unit 2 Assignments      Assignment 5               Due by 9/22/16 Read Chapter 5. Assignment 6               Due by 9/22/16 Read Chapter 6 and complete Discussion Forum 6.

Assignment 7               Due by 9/27/16 Read Chapter 7 and complete Discussion Forum 7. Assignment 8               Due by 10/2/16 Read Chapter 8 and complete Discussion Forum 8. Unit Exam 2                  10/7/16 Take Unit Exam 2. (See Calendar for last day Exam 2 can be taken.)

                                    Learning outcomes 2, 5, 7 and 12.

Unit III Assignments

Assignment 9               Due by 10/12/16 Read Chapter 9 and complete Discussion Forum 9.

Second Article Analysis           Due 10/14/16 Second Article Analysis Assignment 10             Due by 10/17/16 Read Chapter 10 and complete Discussion Forum 10. Assignment 11             Due by 10/21/16 Read Chapter 11 and complete Discussion Forum 11. Assignment 12             Due by 10/25/16. Read Chapter 12 and complete Discussion Forum 12. Unit Exam 3                  Due by 10/30/16 Take Unit Exam 3. (See Calendar for last day Exam 3 can be

                                    taken.) Learning outcomes 2, 5, 8 and 12.

Unit IV Assignments

Assignment 13             Due 11/6/16 Read Chapter 13 and complete Discussion Forum 13. Assignment 14             Due by 11/13/16 Read Chapter 14, complete Discussion Forum 14. Draft Research Paper  Due by12/17/16 Assignment 15             Due by 11/20/16, Read Chapter 15 and complete Discussion Forum 15. Assignment 16             Due by 11/28/16 Read Chapter 16 and complete Discussion Forum 16.

Research Paper          Due by 12/6/16 Unit Exam 4                  Due by 12/9/16 Take Unit Exam4. (See Calendar for last day Exam 4 can be taken.) Learning outcomes 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 12.

 

EXAMINATIONS

There are 4 module examinations which consist of multiple choice and true-false questions. You have two attempts per test. Each test is worth 100 points. You have 60 minutes in which to take the test.

DISCUSSION FORUMS

There are rules, however, in the discussion forum comments and replies which are:

1) In this online course, your right to use the Discussion Forum is limited to class activities. 2) You may not give or supply your password or ID to others to use. 3) You may not authorize others to use the Discussion Forum, and 4) you are responsible for all use of the Discussion Forum in your name. 5) You agree not to use any obscene, indecent, or offensive language or to place in the Discussion Forum any material that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, or hateful. Further, 6) you may not place in the Discussion Forum any material that is encrypted, constitutes junk mail or unauthorized advertising, invade anyone’s privacy, or encourage conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or that otherwise violates any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

There are two types of discussion forums. In one type, you reply to the question only. In the other type (the group), you post a reply to someone’s response. For the group discussion forum, the initial post is worth 6 points and the reply to other students’ posts is worth 4 points. Replies such as “I agree because I never thought about that” will not be accepted for grading. The reply should state whether you agree or disagree with “details” why you agree or disagree. Instructions per discussion forum is provided in each discussion forum.

Discussion Forums 1A, 1B, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are mandatory. You may not skip these. These will be counted in the total points.

However, you may determine which four you desire to do from Discussion Forums 11 through 16. You will only receive credit for four discussion forums even if you do them all.

In total, you will do fourteen discussion forums which are worth a total of 140 points.

ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 10:00 PM OF THE DUE DATE. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.

 

Article Analysis

 

There are two article analyses. Students are to choose an article concerning any topic related to Anthropology from one of the college library databases or any reputable magazine or journal. Each article analysis is worth 20 points; therefore, the article analyses will be worth 40 points.

 

The first article analysis should consist of 275 words. A brief summary of the article should be 250 words and an interpretation of a chart, either yours or the author’s, contained within the article should be 25 words. In the second article analysis, no chart is required.

 

The article analysis should be submitted with the following information and format.

 

1. Name of article, author, name of journal and volume, number, page numbers and date of publication. Obviously your name should be on the cover page.
2. Explain what the article is about (the thesis of the article).
3. Summarize the article.
4. What are the authors conclusions or findings.
5. Do you agree with the authors? Why or why not.
6. Copy a chart from the article and explain how the chart proves or disproves the

thesis

or

7. Construct your own chart based on information in the article and explain how it proves or disproves the author(s) thesis.

 

THE FIRST ARTICLE ANALYSIS IS DUE BY 10:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016. THE SECOND ARTICLE ANALYSIS IS DUE BY 10:00 PM ON OCTOBER 14, 2016.

 

RESEARCH PAPER

 

ROUGH DRAFT DUE NOVEMBER 17, 2016

FINAL COPY DUE DECEMBER 6, 2016

 

The short research paper is worth 60 points.

 

Minimum of 5.0 pages (110 Lines), double spaced, 12 font. (Don’t worry, I will count the lines.) of text. No cover sheet is needed but the student’s name and title should be on the first page. Your name is not considered part of the text. A References Cited page also is required. It does not count as part of the 5 pages. The text is separate from the References Cited page.

 

Minimum of 6 sources. All sources must from reputable (academically accepted) journals. Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source.

 

The research paper may cover any aspect of anthropology.

 

The student might want to compare or contrast two or more cultures.

Religious beliefs and/or practices throughout the world.

Language and/or dialects

Marriage customs

Rites of passage

Attitudes towards death and funeral customs.

Status of men, women, children, the elderly

Political structures

Attitudes toward race and ethnicity

Economic systems

Social organizations

 

If you want clarification or to determine if your topic is suitable, please email me.

 

For assistance in writing and documenting your sources go to www.aaanet.org. This is the website of the American Anthropological Association. When the site comes up look to your left for “style guide”. You do not have to use this. Normally, the APA sytle is used in references.

 

APA Style may be referenced at http://owl.english.perdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

 

THIS IS IMPORTANT. EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT YOUR ORIGINAL THOUGHT MUST BE REFERENCED FROM A SOURCE WITHIN THE BODY OF THE PAPER. IN A RESEARCH PAPER, YOUR THESIS MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE WHICH MEANS YOUR THESIS CAN NOT BE LENGHTY OR SUPPORTED BY PERSONAL OPINION OF ANY LENGTH.

 

For example, you might source your material in the body of the text as shown in the examples below.

 

According to Perttula (1992), during Middle Caddo times, mound building achieved its apex, but declined in Late Caddo times.

 

During Middle Caddo times, mound building achieved its apex, but declined in Late Caddo times (Perttula 1992).

 

When you do your article analysis, note how the authors reference their sources and do the same in your research paper.

 

IF YOU DO NOT DO THE ABOVE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF F. NOT CITING MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER SOURCE IS EQUIVALENT TO PLAGIARISM.

 

NOTE: I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK AND I DO NOT OFFER EXTRA CREDIT WORK. I DO NOT ALLOW ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS. ALL OF YOUR LOG IN/LOG OUT TIMES ARE RECORDED IN ANGEL AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING.

 

COURSE GRADE:

 

Examinations                                                                400 points

Mandatory Discussion Forums                          100 points

Voluntary Discussion Forums                              40 points

Article Analyses                                                           40 points

Research Paper                                                              60 points

                                                Total                            640 points

 

A = 576 to 640 points; B = 506 to 575 points; C = 435 to 505 points; D = 365 to 434 points, and F = 364 points or less. The final grade for those with borderline grades will be based on attendance, grades, etc.

I do suggest that you do not wait until the last minute because technical difficulties, life, etc. may occur and you may not be able to finish the assignments on time.

NO MATTER WHAT, THIS COURSE ENDS AT 10:00 PM, DECEMBER 9, 2016.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

 

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________           

 

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

 

o         American History

o         Government/Political Science

x        Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

x           Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x         Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

x          Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

x          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR & INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN

If you have a concern that we are not able to resolve, you may contact the department chair for further assistance. Please note that if you contact the department chair prior to discussing the issue with me, then the department chair will simply ask you to discuss the matter with me first, before he becomes involved. If you do not feel comfortable discussing the issue with me, you are free at any time to contact the department chair. 

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Leslie Kelley
Office Location:	Corinth Campus, Room 336
Telephone Number:	940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
E-mail Address:	lkelley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dean Sara Alford
Office Location:	Flower Mound 200C
Telephone Number:	972-899-8414
E-mail Address:	salford@nctc.edu