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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Cultural Anthropology
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Course Prefix & Number: ANTH2351
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Section Number: 500
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Semester: Spring, 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
Magic, Science, and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion, Ninth Edition, by Pamela A. Moro, McGraw-Hill, New York, New York, ISBN 978-0-07-803494-7
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jesse Todd
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 498-6295
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E-mail Address:
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jtodd@nctc
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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6
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Exams
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450
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1
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Research Assignment
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60
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2
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Article Analyses
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40
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1
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Group Presentation
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100
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe key concepts and methods of cultural anthropology.
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Explain the concept of culture, cultural diversity, and culture change.
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Demonstrate how anthropological concepts apply to addressing human and global challenges.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is expected every day. However, attendance is worth 50 points, which allows for four (4) missed class days. Attendance is marked this way. From 8:30 to 8:40 AM, attendance is worth 2 points. From 8:41 to 8:50 AM, attendance is worth 1 point. After 8:50 AM, the student is counted as absent and no points are awarded.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
January 18 Introduction
January 23, 25, 30, and Ghosts. Read articles in textbook by Brown, Lock, Metcalf, and
February 1 Norget
February 6, 8, 13, and 5 Witchcraft. Read articles in textbook by McPherson, Luhrmann,
and Gmetch
Note: The take home exam over Ghosts is due at 8:30 AM
February 6. Also the first Article Analysis is due by 8:30 AM,
February 15.
February 20, 22, and 27 Vampires. Read articles in textbook by Lewis, Harner, and De la
March 1 and 6 Portrilla
Note: The take home exam over Witchcraft is due at 8:30 AM,
February 20.
March 8, 20, 22, and 27 Werewolves. Read articles in textbook by Harris, Wolf, and
Geertz.
Note: The take home exam over Vampires is due at 8:30 AM,
March 8.
March 29 and April 3, 5, 10, The Paranormal and other associated phenomena. Read articles
and 12 in the textbook by Fadiman, Gilmer, and Vitebsky.
Note: The take home exam over Werewolves is due at 8:30 AM,
March 29. The second article analysis is due by 8:30 AM,
April 3.
April 17, 19, 24, 26 Group Presentations.
and May 1 and 3.
Note: The take home exam over the Paranormal is due by 8:30
AM, April 17. Also, the draft of the Research Assignment is
due by 8:30 AM, April 24. In addition, the final draft of the
Research Assignment is due May 3.
May 8, 10, or 12 (?) Final exam from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
Article Analysis
There are two article analyses. Students are to choose an article concerning any topic related to Cultural Anthropology from one of the college library databases or any reputable magazine or journal. The first article analysis is worth 25 points and the second is worth 15; 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 about 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.
The article analysis should be submitted with the following information and format.
- 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.
- Explain what the article is about (the thesis of the article).
- Summarize the article.
- What are the authors’ conclusions or findings.
- Do you agree with the authors? Why or why not.
- Copy a chart from the article and explain how the chart proves or disproves the
thesis
or
- 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 8:30 AM ON FEBRUARY 15, 2017 AND THE SECOND ARTICLE ANALYSIS IS DUE BY 8:30 AM, APRIL 3, 2017.
RESEARCH PAPER
ROUGH DRAFT DUE BY 8:30 AM, APRIL 24, 2017.
FINAL DRAFT BY 8:30 AM, MAY 3, 2017.
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 5 sources. All sources must from reputable (academically accepted) journals. Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source.
The research paper may cover any aspect of the Paranormal.
If you want clarification or to determine if your topic is suitable, please discuss with me after class or by email.
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 (SEE BELOW).
Tests and Testing Times: There will be six objective and/or essay exams, each covering a specific unit as shown above. Tests 1 through 5 will be worth 80 points, but the final exam will be worth 50 points. Please see the class schedule for test dates.
GROUP PRESENTATIONS: Group Presentations will be discussed in class. Each presentation is worth 100 points.
Final Grades: Final grades will be determined by the number of points earned.
Objective tests (6), total points possible 450; Research assignment (1), total points possible 60, two (2) article analyses, total points possible 40, group presentation, worth 100 points, and attendance, 50 points.
Total Number of points possible 700.
A = 638 to 700 points; B = 553 to 629 points; C = 476 to 552 points; D = 399 to 475 points and F = 398 points or less.
NOTE: I do take into consideration class participation and completion of course work on a timely basis (see course deadlines) and will drop a final grade by one letter for failure to participate and/or lack of quality, timely participation in the course.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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
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 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
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
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx.
Tobacco Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 336
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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