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EXAMINATIONS
There are five tests over the chapters in the textbook. Test 1 covers Chapters 1 through 4. Test 2 covers Chapters 5 through 7 while Test 3 consists of Chapters 8 through 10. Test 4 covers Chapters 11 through 14 and Test 5 includes Chapters 15 through 17. Each test consists of two parts. First, there is the multiple choice and true-false test which consist of 25 questions each. You have two attempts per test. Each test is worth 50 points. You have 30 minutes in which to take the test. The highest score will be recorded. The second part consists of an essay question which is worth 30 points. Please read and follow the requirements for each essay test listed under the test question. There is no time limit for the essay question.
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. Finally, discussion boards are worth 15 points each. Two posts per discussion board are required, the initial post is worth 10 points and the reply to another student is worth 5 points. Please see the discussion forum for instructions. Be sure and explain any concepts that you present. Replies such as I agree or disagree without explanation shall not be considered a valid post and no points will be given.
ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM OF THE DUE DATE. PLEASE SEE THE CLASS SCHEDULE ABOVE FOR DUE DATES.
NOTES
For the Discussion Forums, your initial post should be approximately 100 words and, if a reply is required, your reply should range from 50 to 75 words. Please read the instructions contained within the discussion forum assignment. I suggest you write out your post and response beforehand so that it will flow and be grammatically correct.
ASSIGNMENTS
There are three assignments listed as Assignments 1, 2, and 3. Please read each assignment for what is required and the due dates are listed within this syllabus and on the calendar. The assignments total 60 points.
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
There is a research assignment and it is due by 11:59 PM AUGUST 12, 2019. It is worth 60 points. The body of the research assignment is worth 50 points and the References Cited page is worth 10 points.
The instructions for the research assignment are:
1). Name and describe the topic which you are going to address in a paper.
2. In a short paragraph, discuss what subfield of anthropology your topic fits in and why. Also, briefly explain why it does not fit into the other subfields of anthropology or else why the subfield that you chose is more accommodating.
3. Discuss your methodology in a brief paragraph. Are you using academic research, questionnaires, individual interviews, etc. or a combination of the methodologies?
4. Present the discussion of the topic. I would suggest that you compare and/or contrast the topic between various cultures.
5. In a brief paragraph, provide some statistical data supporting your argument. If possible, you may create your own statistical data that you have gathered from your own research. I suggest articles as a source for this information.
6. In a paragraph or two, present your conclusion(s) and summarize the material you presented in the discussion of the topic.
Length: The research assignment should range between 1,125 and 1,500 words.
Minimum of 6 sources. All sources must from reputable (academically accepted) sources.
Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source. NO WEBSITES ARE ACCEPTED; HOWEVER, EBOOKS AND EJOURNALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
The research assignment may cover any aspect of Cultural 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.
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/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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. AT THE MINIMUM, THE REFERENCE SHOULD INCLUDE AUTHOR AND YEAR.
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).
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 the actors performed, does the music fit well with the movie and is the photography crisp and clear. 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, AUGUST 13, 2018
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 LOGIN/LOGOUT TIMES ARE RECORDED IN ANGEL AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING. YOU DO HOWEVER HAVE 2 ATTEMPTS ON THE MODULE EXAMS.
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.
Grades are determined by percentages of the total number of points (400 from tests, 30 points from the discussion forums, 60 points from the assignments, and 60 from the research assignment, making a total of 550 as is shown below.
A = 495 to 550 points; B = 435 to 494 points; C = 374 to 434 points; D = 314 to 433 points and F = 313 points or less. If a grade is on the border, class projects will be examined to determine if a higher grade is appropriate.
GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO THE COURSE!!
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