COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

ANTH 101 1002 / 1004

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Fall 2016
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor:

Dr. Diane Hardgrave

Office:
Office Phone:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
Class Day & Time:
Class Location:
Text:

Cheyenne S121E
702-651-4158
diane.hardgrave@csn.edu
Tuesday 12 noon 5pm or by appointment
Online
Online

Anthropology: The Human Challenge

14th edition
Haviland, Prins, Walrath and McBride

Course Description:
An in-depth analysis of culture revealed by world ethnography.
Course Objectives:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Describe the field of anthropology and its four major sub-fields

Define the concept of culture
Discuss the basic institutions that comprise culture
Apply anthropological concepts to the comparative examination of diverse cultural values, perspectives, and
patterns of behavior
5. Analyze and evaluate cultural problems through the application of anthropological concepts
Information contained in this syllabus may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the
instructor.

Course Structure and Organization

Weekly Discussion Questions
Students are required to answer and respond to are required to engage in weekly discussions by responding to topical
questions. This is also an opportunity to interact with your classmates. Answers to Discussion Questions are to be
posted in the Discussion area in CANVAS. Your answers will be visible to me and your classmates. As the title
suggests, these are to be 'discussions' and therefore you are required to participate and engage in an online dialogue
regarding each discussion topic.
In addition to your Weekly Discussion Question answer, a minimum of TWO responses to the posts of others is
required. This means you are submitting 3 posts for each Discussion Question: your initial answer and 2 responses to
the posts of other students. You must post your answers before you can see the submission and responses of others.
Late submissions will have 10 points deducted and submissions after the cut-off date with receive a point score of 0.
Missing responses to the posts of others will incur a 5 point penalty for each missing response. Keep in mind that the
quality of your postings will impact the amount of points you receive for each discussion.
Best Practices: Establish a routine that works for you so that your posts are
submitted on time.
Weekly Text Reading
Reading assignments are fundamental to this course. Students are strongly urged to complete the Chapter Readings
prior to answering the Discussion Questions and Individual Assignments as these are based on the readings.
Best Practices: Get in the habit of reading assigned Chapters on a daily basis!
Weekly Individual Assignments
Students are required to submit written assignments on topics relevant to the material covered that week as indicated
in the course schedule. These can be accessed in the Assignment section of CANVAS. Weekly Written Assignments
are to be submitted no later than 12 noon on Sundays. Late submissions will be accepted up to 12 noon Monday
with a 10 point penalty reduction. Submissions after the cut-off date will receive a point score of 0.
Format for Written Assignments
All written assignments are to be double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font. Please ensure you work is checked for
spelling and grammar. Repeated page formatting, spelling, and grammatical errors will result in up to 10 points
deducted. Your work must be your own, please refer to the section on Academic Integrity Policy for more
information.
Best Practices: Set up a blank page in the required format as a template.
Get in the habit of structuring your writing assignments in a format that
will allow you to clearly present your work and assist in maximizing your
score points. A suggested format would include an introduction, the main
idea, the supporting evidence or background of the main idea, a discussion
that goes into greater detail of the main idea, and a conclusion.
To avoid missing due dates take advantage of the calendar in CANVAS, set
alerts on your smart phone or any other helpful method that allows you to
submit assignments and posts on time.

Power Point Presentations (PPTs):

PPTs serve as course lectures and are to be viewed weekly. PPTs will also assist your ability to address and respond
to Discussion Questions. PPTs are accessed in the Modules section of CANVAS. PPTs are in mp4 format and
highlight key points from the text readings. PPTs are intended to provide additional clarification and examples of
concepts and terms raised in the text reading. They are NOT intended to replace text reading.
Best Practices: Get organized as early! Complete the reading and PPTs on the
day it is assigned. This will allow you the maximum amount of time for
Discussion Question postings. DO NOT fall behind in the readings and PPTs;
the daily material in this course builds on the previous material! Read the text
first, then view PPTs before attempting to complete Discussion Questions.

Weekly Schedule and Submissions

For the purposes of this course the online week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Discussion topics and
weekly individual assignments will be available to you the Sunday before the start of the new week. All Discussion
and Individual Assignments are to be submitted no later than 12 noon on the last day of the assignment week which
is Sunday. Late submissions will be accepted up to noon on Monday with a 10pt penalty reduction. Submissions
after the cut-off date and time will receive a missing score of zero.

Here is an example of how this course schedule works using Week 2 as an

example:
Week 2 begins on Monday 9/5 and ends on Sunday 9/11. The weeks reading
and assignments will be available on CANVAS the night before the week begins,
in this case Sunday 9/4. So your Discussion and Individual Assignments for
Week 2 are due no later than Sunday, 9/11 at 12 noon.

Best Practices: Get organized as early! Complete the reading and PPTs at the
beginning of the Week. This will allow you the maximum amount of time for
Discussion Question postings and completing assignments. DO NOT fall
behind in the readings and PPTs; the weekly material in this course builds on
the previous week!

Examinations:
This course requires exams, weekly discussion questions, and individual assignments as listed below, along with their
point values:

Course Assignments

Number

Max. Points for Each

Total

Weekly Discussions

15

20

300

Weekly Assignments

10

30

300

100

400

Course Exams
Exams
Total Possible Points:

1000

Grading:
It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the dates and CSN policies concerning withdrawing
from a class a grade of W cannot be given by the instructor at the time grades are submitted.
Final course grades are based on a maximum of 1000 possible points. Listed below is the relationship between point
values and letter grades:

950 +

829-800

B-

699-670

D+

949-900

A-

799-770

C+

669-630

899-870

B+

769-730

629-600

D-

869-830

729-700

C-

599 -

Attendance/Participation:
This online course requires students to actively participate in course discussions, complete required text reading, and
submit individual written assignments on a weekly basis as the course material builds upon the previous week.
Policies on Late Assignments and/or Make-up Work
Late submissions will have 10 points deducted and submissions after the cut-off date with receive a point score of 0.
Missing responses to the posts of others will incur a 5 point penalty for each missing response. Refer to the Weekly
Discussion Questions section. Late individual assignment submissions will have 10 points deducted and submissions after
the cut-off date with receive a point score of 0. Refer to the Weekly Individual Assignments section. Extra credit
opportunities are not guaranteed but may be offered at the professors discretion. Missed exams can NOT be made up.
Refer to the course schedule for Exam availability dates and times and plan accordingly.
Classroom Etiquette:
College enrollment assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose and self-discipline for meeting the responsibilities associated
with this course. During this course we will discuss cultural beliefs, norms, practices, and viewpoints that may be
significantly different to your own. Students are expected to be respectful to each other and open-minded to the diversity
of cultures and human behavior we will explore.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 8/29 9/4
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Introduction
No Reading Assignment
Getting started
Thinking About Anthropology (20 pts due: 9/4 by 12noon)
No Assignment

Week 2 9/5 9/11

Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 1:
What is Anthropology?
Havilland, Chapter 1 (all sections)
The Essence of Anthropology
You and Anthropology (20 pts due 9/11by 12noon)
American Anthropological Association (30 pts due 9/11by 12 noon)

Week 3 9/12 9/18

Reading:

Lesson 2:
Characteristics of Culture and Ethnographic Research
Havilland, Chapter13 (all sections)
Havilland, Chapter 14 (all sections)
Culture
Ethnocentrism (20 pts due: 2/7 by 12 noon)
Technology and Population (30 pts due. 9/18 by 12 noon)

PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:
Week 4 9/19 9/25
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:
EXAM

Lesson 4:
What Did You Say?
Havilland, Chapter 15 (all sections)
Language and Communication
Language and Money (20 pts due: 9/25 by 12 noon)
No Assignment
EXAM #1 (available 8am 9/22 10pm 9/24)

Week 5 9/26 10/2

Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 5:
Who Am I and What Am I to You?
Havilland, Chapter 16 (all sections)
Social Identity, Personality &Gender
The Race Project (20 pts due: 10/2 by 12 noon)
I am Jazz Jennings (30 pts due: 10/2 by 12 noon)

Week 6 10/3 10/9

Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 6:
Stay Alive and Thrive
Havilland, Chapter 17 (all sections)
Patterns of Subsistence
GMO vs Organic (20 pts due: 10/9 by 12 noon)
A Boy Among Polar Bears (30 pts due: 10/9 by 12 noon)

Week 7 10/10 10/16

Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 7:
Economic Systems
Havilland, Chapter 18(all sections)
Economic Systems
Economic Recovery (20 pts due: 10/16 by 12 noon)
Yard/Garage Sale (30 pts due: 10/16 by 12 noon)

Week 8 10/17 10/23

Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:
EXAM

Lesson 8:
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage?
Havilland, Chapter 19(all sections)
Sex, Marriage & Families
Ted Talks: Marriage (20 pts due: by 10/23 noon)
No Assignment
EXAM #2 (available 8am 10/20 10pm 10/22

Week 9

10/24 10/30
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 9:
All My Relations
Havilland, Chapter 20 (all sections)
Kinship and Descent
Beyond DNA testing (20 pts due: 10/30 by 12 noon)
Know Thyself: Who are your people? (30 pts 10/30 by 12 noon)

Week 10
10/31 11/6
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 10:
Political Systems
Havilland, Chapter 22 (all sections)
Politics, Power, War and Peace
Leadership Asante State (20 pts due: 11/6 by 12 noon)
Tolerance and Tourism (30 pts due: 11/6 by 12 noon)

Week 11
11/7 11/13
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:
EXAM

Lesson 11:
Spirituality
Havilland, Chapter 23 (all sections)
Spirituality, Religions and Shamanism
White Shamans/Plastic Medicine Men (20 pts due: 11/13 by 12 noon)
No Assignment
EXAM #3 (available 8am 11/10 10pm 11/12)

Week 12
11/14 11/20
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 12:
The Arts
Havilland, Chapter 24 (all sections)
The Arts
Is it Art? (20 pts due: 11/20 by 12 noon)
Akiane and Joey Alexander (30 pts due: 11/20 by 12 noon)

Week 13
11/21 11 /27
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 13:
For the Times, They are A-Changing
Havilland, Chapter 25 (all sections)
Processes of Change
Diffusion (20 pts due: 11/28 by 12 noon)*
Culture Loss (30 pts due: 11/28 by 12 noon)*
*due dates extended to accommodate Thanksgiving

Week 14
11/28 12/4
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 14:
Global Challenges
Havilland, Chapter 26 (all sections)
Global Challenges, Local Responses and Anthropology
National Land & Ocean Ethic (20 pts due: 12/4 by 12 noon)
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? (30 pts due: 12/4 by 12 noon)

Week 15
12/5 12/11
Reading:
PPT:
Discussion:
Assignment:

Lesson 15:
The Practice of Anthropology
No Reading Assignment
Applied Anthropology
Anthropology and You - Revisited (20 pts due: 12/11 by 12 noon)
No Assignment

FINALS WEEK:

FINAL EXAM available 8am 12/14 10pm 12/16

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