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ALL ACTIVITIES DUE BY 11:59 PM OF SCHEDULED DATE
Assignment 1 7/11/17 Complete Discussion Forum 1
Assignment 2 7/13/17 Complete Discussion Forum 2
Test 1A 7/15/17 Take Objective Test 1A over Chapters 1 through 4.
Learning Outcomes #1-9.
Test 1B 7/16/17 Take Essay Test 1B over Chapters 1 through 4.
Assignment 3 7/18/17 Complete Discussion Forum 3.
Assignment 4 7/20/17 Complete Discussion Forum 4.
Test 2A 7/21/17 Take Objective Test 2A over Chapters 5 through 7.
Learning Outcomes #1-3, 6, 7.
Test 2B 7/22/17 Take Essay Test 2B over Chapters 5 through 7.
Assignment 5 7/24/17 Complete Assignment 1.
Assignment 6 7/26/17 Complete Assignment 2.
Test 3A 7/27/17 Take Objective Test 3A over Chapters 8 through 10.
Learning Outcomes #1, 2, 8 and 12.
Test 3B 7/28/17 Take Essay Test 5B over Chapters 8 through 10.
Assignment 7 7/29/17 Complete Assignment 3.
Assignment 8 7/31/17 Complete Article Analysis.
Test 4A 8/2/17 Take Objective Test 4A over Chapters 11 through 14.
Learning Outcomes #1, 2, 8 and 12.
Test 4B 8/3/17 Take Essay Test 4B over Chapters 11 through 14.
Assignment 9 8/4/17 First Research Assignment due.
Assignment 10 8/6/17 Second Research Assignment due.
Assignment 11 8/8/17 Movie Review due.
Test 5A 8/9/17 Take Objective Test 5A over Chapters 15 through 17.
Learning Outcomes 1-5, 8, 12-14.
Test 5B 8/10/17 Take Essay Test 5 B over Chapters 15 through 17.
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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. The highest score will be recorded.
DISCUSSION FORUMS
There are rules, however, in the discussion forum comments and replies which are:
1. First and foremost, respect your classmates - if you disagree with something written in the discussion forum - please refrain from name calling or from denigrating others' opinions.
2. You may ask questions in the forum which to which anyone in the class may attempt to venture an answer. There are many ways to learn from one another in this class.
3. Students may suggest other topic items for discussion within the context of the class. A useful question to ask yourself before suggesting a topic would be: "Does this topic help me to increase my critical thinking about human culture? If the answer is yes" - please suggest!
4. Finally, discussion boards are worth 15 points each. Three posts per discussion board are required, the initial post and two replies to other students. The initial post is worth 8 points, the second 4 and the third 3 points for a total of 15 points. The original post should comprise of approximately 100 words, the first response should be approximately 50 words, and the second response should be about 25 words. Be sure and explain any concepts that you present.
ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM OF THE DUE DATE. PLEASE SEE THE CLASS SCHEDULE ABOVE FOR DUE DATES.
Although, I have assigned points to each project, I reserve the right to add points to an excellent discussion paper or homework assignment. To me, an excellent discussion paper is one that goes beyond the scope of the assignment.
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Article Analysis
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 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 does not have to have a chart and needs to be only about 250 words.
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 ARTICLE ANALYSIS IS DUE BY 11:59 ON JUNE 26, 2017.
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
There are two short research assignments. Each is worth 20 points.
FIRST RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT DUE: JUNE 30, 2017
SECOND RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT DUE: JULY 2, 2017
Each assignment should range from 350 to 400 words 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 word text. The text is separate from the References Cited page.
Minimum of 2 sources. All sources must from reputable (academically accepted) journals.
Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source. NO WEBSITES ARE ACCEPTED; HOWEVER, EBOOKS AND EJOURNALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
The research assignment may cover any aspect of anthropology. For example, a student might want to discuss the female wedding dress from two different cultures or one culture’s view of the dragon. I will send you an example for your perusal.
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 style 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 THIS RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT, 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 assignment.
IF YOU DO NOT DO THE ABOVE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF F. NOT CITING MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER SOURCE IS EQUIVALENT TO PLAGIARISM.
MOVIE REVIEW
The student will analyze a movie as part of the class requirement. The movie review is worth 20 points and should be about 600 words long. The first portion, about 200 words, should summarize the movie. You can use Wikipedia for this. After summarizing the movie, the student should discuss how (and who) the actors performed in the music as well as the photography and music. Any foreshadowing and symbolism in the movie also should be discussed.
I will send you an example for your perusal.
THE MOVIE REVIEW IS DUE BY 11:59 PM, JULY 4, 2017
As far as how fast or slow the student wishes to take this course, obviously, is up to the student. However, after 11:59 of JULY 6, 2017 the course ends. No tests, assignments, etc. will be accepted after that time.
Grades are determined by percentages of the total number of points (400 from tests, 40 points from the discussion forums, 20 points from the article analysis, 40 from the two research assignments, and 20 from the movie review, making a total of 580 as is shown below.
Course Grade
A = 540 to 600 points; B = 474 to 539 points; C = 408 to 473 points; D = 342 to 407 points and F = 341 or less points
THIS CLASS CONCLUDES AT 11:59 PM, AUGUST 10, 2017.
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 assignment on time.
GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO THE COURSE!!
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