NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Introduction to Anthropology
Course Prefix & Number: Anth 2346				Section Number: 340	Term: Spring, 2017
Semester Credit Hours: 3				Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: None
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The study of human cultures. Topics may include social organization, institutions, diversity, interactions between human groups, and ethics in the discipline.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type: o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o  - WECM Course
Name of Instructor:			Jesse Todd
Campus/Office Location:			Corinth/ Room 331
Telephone Number:			940-498-6295
E-mail Address:			jtodd@nctc.edu
Name of Co-Chair/Coordinator:		Franz Klutschkowski, PhD
Office Location:		Flower Mound Campus, Room 107
Telephone Number:		972-899-8333 (Email preferred)
E-mail Address:		FKlutschkowski@nctc.edu

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

 

The Essence of Anthropology, 3^rd Edition.  Haviland. Cengage. 

ISBN: 9781111833442

 

GRADING CRITERIA

 

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
4	Tests	400
17	Individual Assignment	180

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

	Student Learning Outcome
	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 assignments and taking examinations.

 

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

   Teamwork

   Personal Responsibility

   Social Responsibility

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, FALL SEMESTER, 2015.

 

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Unit I Assignments
Due 1/21/17	Read Chapter 1.
Due by 1/28/17	Read Chapter 2 and complete discussion forum 1A.
Due by 2/4/17	Read Chapter 3 and complete discussion forum 1B.
Due by 2/11/17	Read Chapter 4 and complete discussion forum 2.
Due by 2/11/17	Take Unit Exam 1. (See Calendar for last day Exam I can be taken.) Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12.
Due by 2/15/17	First Article Analysis
Unit 2 Assignments
Due by 2/18/16	Read Chapter 5 and complete discussion forum 3.
Due by 2/25/17	Read Chapter 6 and complete discussion forum 4.
Due by 3/1/17	Second Article Analysis
Due by 3/4/17	Read Chapter 7 and complete discussion forum 5.
Due by 3/11/17	Read Chapter 8 and complete discussion forum 6. Take Unit Exam 2. (See Calendar for last day Exam 2 can be taken.) Learning outcomes 2, 5, 7 and 12.
Unit 3 Assignments
Due by 3/25/17	Read Chapter 9 and complete discussion forum 7.
Due by 4/1/17	Read Chapter 10 and complete discussion forum 8.
Due by 4/8/17	Read Chapter 11. Draft of Research Paper due.
Due by 4/15/17	Read Chapter 12. Take Unit Exam 3. (See Calendar for last day Exam 3 can be taken.) Learning outcomes 2, 5, 8 and 12.
Unit 4 Assignments
Due by 4/22/17	Read Chapter 13.
Due by 4/29/17	Read Chapter 14.
Due by 5/3/17	Final Research Paper due.
Due by 5/6/17	Read Chapters 15.
Due by 5/12/17	Read Chapter 16. Take Unit Exam 4. (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. These usually run about 250 words and should be thought out (prepared logically). For group discussion forums, however, the length of the reply is shorter than that of the individual discussion forum. For the group discussion forum, the initial post is worth 6 points and should be about 150 words in length. The reply to other students’ posts is worth 4 points and should be about 75 to 100 words in length. 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. If the discussion forum instructions state different word lengths, then the discussion forum instructions are the ones to be followed.

In total, there are nine discussion forums which are worth a total of 100 points.

ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 10:00 PM OF THE DUE DATE. PLEASE SEE THE CLASS SCHEDULE ABOVE FOR DUE DATES.

 

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. The second article analysis should be about 250 words and no chart is required.

 

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

 

1. Cover page with 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 FEBRUARY 15, 2017 THE SECOND ARTICLE ANALYSIS IS DUE BY 10:00 PM ON MARCH 1, 2017.

 

RESEARCH PAPER

 

DRAFT RESEARCH PAPER:             APRIL 8, 2017

FINAL RESEARH PAPER DUE:                    MAY 3, 2017

 

The short research paper is worth 40 points.

 

Minimum of 4.0 pages (88 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 4 pages. The text is separate from the References Cited page.

 

Minimum of 4 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

Discussion Forums                                                      100 points

Article Analyses                                                           40 points

Research Paper                                                              40 points

                                                Total                            580 points

 

A = 522 to 580 points; B = 458 to 521 points; C = 394 to 457 points; D = 331 to 393 points, and F = 330 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, May 12, 2017.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services (OSD) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD. 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 (Links to an external site.) Early Alert and CARES The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully. The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately. Support Services Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx (Links to an external site.) Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx (Links to an external site.) Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx (Links to an external site.)
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