ANT 101 Syllabus 2
- 1. Course Syllabus Fall Semester 2011 School of Arts and Sciences Program Name: A.A. or A.S. Course Name: Introduction to Anthropology (online) Course Number: ANT 101 Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture 0 Lab Instructor’s Name: Jeremy Freeman Office Hours & Location: Founders Hall Campus Phone: 419-618-7882 Campus E-mail: jeremy_freeman2@owens.edu Additional Contact Information: none Catalog Description: This course provides an introductory examination of all aspects of human life through the lenses of four anthropological sub-fields: biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. Students will examine the human in all its past and present forms. It introduces students to the basic theories and methods of anthropology including a general nature of the disciple as a social science through major junctures of evolution. (Social and Behavioral Sciences elective) Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Test scores allowing entrance into ENG 111 or successful completion of ENG 091 and ENG 096. Current Textbooks, Materials, Equipment (software/hardware requirements): Anthropology by Ember, Ember, and Peregrine. 13th Edition (2011). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 13-978-0-205-73885-3 Additional materials: Human Origins Website: http://www.geocities.com/athens/acropolis/5579/TA2.html Panda’s Thumb: http://www.pandasthumb.org/ Talk Origins: http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs/ Page 1 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 2. DNA from the Beginning: http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/1/concept/index.html African Primates: http://www.indiana.edu/~primate/primates.html Serendip’s Exchange: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/ Jane Goodall Institute: http://janegoodall.org/ Male and Femal Skeleton: http://www.secondtype.com/skeleton.htm http://www.3dscience.com/Resources/3d_Skeleton.php Skull Comparison: http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/hom.cran.html Smithsonian Human Origins: http://anthropology.si.edu/humanorigins/ Dating Review: http://global.cscc.edu/social/Junk/socbeh/anth/anth200/dating/index.htm General Information For information on FERPA, Cheating and Plagiarism, Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Student Code of Conduct, please refer to the appropriate section of the current Owens Community College Catalog online. Course Objectives: This course will be introduced to: 1. the way in which anthropologists gather their data, what research methods are used to investigate cultures, and how this helps to understand the human condition. 2. anthropology and culture and what ethical issues anthropologists face 3. diverse world cultures in a comparative, contextual, and holistic perspective 4. the study of the comparative study of human social and cultural adaptations 5. the examination of human evolution beginning with prehistoric human societies, the changing functions of human language, and biological adaptations of humans Student Learning Outcomes: Student will: 1. define anthropology as a four dimensional system. 2. use anthropology in understanding global diversity of human societies. 3. explain the basic research methods employed by anthropologists in examining human evolution. 4. describe the diversity of humans through biological factors, cultural adaptations, and language development. 5. explanations of cultural relativism and its importance to anthropology 6. define the role of archaeological research in identifying cultural universals and distinct boundaries of human evolution. Grading Procedure: all assignments will be graded via a point system. Final scores will be determined by adding all the points accumulated during the course and divided by the total available points. Extra credit points will be tacked on to a student’s accumulated points and divided by the total available points for all required assignments. The following scale will be used. Page 2 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 3. 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = F Examinations: There will be 2 exams during the semester. Exams will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions that students will take online. There will be no time limit but the exam can only be taken once. The exams will cover the material from the book, lectures (i.e. Powerpoints), and videos. Scores will automatically be updated in Blackboard. Each exam will be worth 100 points. Writing Assignments: Students will be responsible for submitting four papers during the course of the semester. The papers will cover the four subfields of anthropology. The papers will consist of a discussion/summary of articles related to the four subfields that students must read before writing the paper. These papers are to be structured in the American Anthropological Association format. A .pdf document is provided in the “Start Here” tab that will help you structure your paper. All papers must be properly cited in the AAA style. Papers that are not properly cited will result in having points deducted. All papers are to be the student’s own original work. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in a 0 on the paper as well as being reported to the dean of arts and sciences. All papers are due by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday evening of the designated week. Papers will be graded based on the assessment rubrics. Students will be e-mailed a copy of the rubrics with their score indicated. When saving files, be sure to include your last name in the file extension (e.g. Jones Final Exam) so I can keep track of your assignments. All assignments should be e-mailed to the instructor. Writing assignments are worth 100 points each. Papers should be 3-5 pages in length, double-spaced and use 12 point font. Topic 1: Archaeology Topic 2: Physical Anthropology Topic 3: Linguistics Topic 4: Cultural Anthropology Discussion board: Students will be required to participate in six online discussion assignments. When completing the discussion assignments students will an article(s) to participate in an online discussion forum on anthropologically relevant topics. These assignments are designed to engage the student in critical thinking and require participation. To receive full credit, students must submit a total of 3 posts during the course of the week. Students must submit their first post by Wednesday at 11:59 pm (EST) of the designated week. This post can either be an answer to one of the discussion questions or a reply to another student’s post. The remaining 2 posts are due by 11:59 pm (EST) Sunday evening. The remaining 2 posts must consist of a response to a post submitted by another student in order to facilitate a discussion amongst students. Students, however, are not limited to 2 threads and may post as many comments as desired. Students are encouraged to read through all the threads. Any posts submitted by students beyond the 3 required will incur 1 point extra credit for each addition post. All posts must Page 3 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 4. follow proper netiquette. Although it is a discussion forum, please keep the tone of the discussion in a professional manner (i.e. no personal attacks). Final Grade Assessment: Exams 200 Papers 400 Online discussion assignments 150 Total Points 650 *Note: Score are subject to change during the course of the class. **Grades will be posted on Blackboard when assignments have been graded. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes: Student Learning Outcome Assessment Measure define anthropology as a four dimensional system. Writing assignments 1, 2, 3, 4 Midterm exam use anthropology in understanding global diversity of human societies. Online discussion: Does Race Exist? Writing assignments 1, 2, 3, 4 Final exam explain the basic research methods employed by anthropologists in examining human evolution. Writing assignments 1, 2, 3, 4 Midterm exam describe the diversity of humans through biological factors, cultural adaptations, and language development. Writing assignments 1, 2, 3, 4 Midterm/Final exam Online discussion: Does Race Exist?, In the Eyes of the Beholder explanations of cultural relativism and its importance to anthropology Online discussion: In the Eyes of the Beholder Midterm exam define the role of archaeological research in identifying cultural universals and distinct boundaries of human evolution. Writing assignment 1 Midterm exam Late Assignments: All assignments are due by 11:59 pm (EST) of the designated week. Late assignments will be accepted but will incur a 5 point penalty for each week following the assignment’s original due date. Page 4 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 5. Extra Credit: Extra credit can be obtained through the discussion forum. In order to encourage students to actively participate in the discussion forum, students will obtain 1 extra credit point for each additional post beyond the 3 required for each week. Points will be added to the student’s overall score. Students are welcome to past as many times as they would like to the discussion forum. However, extra credit posts must be submitted by 11:59 pm (EST) of the designated week for that discussion. There is no limit per se on extra credit. However, posts will only be eligible for extra credit if they add to and are appropriate to the discussion (i.e. random quips will not be considered eligible for extra credit). Honors If you are in the Owens Community College Honors Program and you wish to take this class as an Honors course please let me know by the end of the first week. If you would like to know more about the Honors Program please visit https://www.owens.edu/honors/index.html Disability Services: If you have a disability or acquire one, you may be entitled to receive individualized services and/or accommodations intended to assure you an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the program. To receive more information or to apply for services, please contact the Office of Disability Services in Alumni Hall 103 at 567-661-7007 or email disability@owens.edu. (web instructor may also want to add) If you use a screen reader please review the following: http://bbwebapp.matcmadison.edu/screenreaders_students.htm If you have further question, please contact me and will find the right solution. For accessible computer stations please visit: https://www.owens.edu/disability_services/services_stations.html For links to free software products please visit: https://www.owens.edu/disability_services/links.html For information on Blackboard Accessibility please visit: http://access.blackboard.com Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to follow Owens Community College’s Student Code of Conduct. If you are unfamiliar with the code, it can be found at https://www.owens.edu/student_services/code_conduct.html Instructor Response Time: Students may contact me by e-mail via the address indicated above for non-emergencies. Please allow for a 48 hour response time for e-mail inquiries. Students will receive confirmation of receipt of all assignments. If you do not receive a confirmation of having received your submitted assignments within one day then it is recommended that you resubmit it. Grades will be submitted on Blackboard within 7 days of submission. Add/Drop Dates: Last day to add: Aug. 19, 2011 -- Last day to drop: Oct. 17, 2011 College Resources: Page 5 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 6. Writing Center: The Writing Center can assist student through the writing process (planning, drafting, revising and editing) as well as formatting and citation. The Writing Center is located in CH 156D and the OCC Library (Toledo) and EC 149 (Findlay). For more information please visit https://www.owens.edu/writing/index.html Math Center: The Math Center can assist students with all levels of mathematics. The Math Center is located in CH 156 E and F (Toledo) and EC 149 (Findlay). For more information please visit https://www.owens.edu/learning/math.html Study Skills Center: The Study Skills Center can assist students with reading, test-taking, note-taking, basic study skills, library research, and computers. The Study Skills Center is located in CH 156D (Toledo) and EC 149 (Findlay). For more information please visit https://www.owens.edu/learning/reading.html Learning Center hours of operation may vary. For the current hours of operation, please call (567) 661- 2008 or email Mary Cole at mary_cole@owens.edu. Owens Library: The Owens Library offers two locations (Toledo and Findlay) as well as online resources. For more information visit https://www.owens.edu/library/index.html Supplemental Instruction: If you have an SI for your class please put that information here. Assignment Calendar Week Topic Assignment 1 1/9-1/15 Introduction to Anthropology Anthropological Theory Ember et al Ch. 1-2 Online Discussion: Student Introductions Online Discussion: Thinking Holistically 2 1/16-1/22 Anthropological Methods Ember et al Ch. 3 Online Discussion: Looking for Patterns 3 1/23-1/29 Genetics Human Adaptation and Diversity Ember et al Ch. 4-5 Writing Assignment Topic 1 4 1/30-2/5 Primatology Primate Evolution Ember et al Ch. 6-7 Online Discussion: Anthropology in the Workplace 5 2/6-2/12 Hominid Evolution Ember et al Ch. 8-9 6 2/13-2/19 Emergence of Anatomically Modern Humans Ember et al Ch. 10-11 Writing Assignment Topic 2 7 2/20-2/26 Origin of Sedentism Ember et al Ch. 12-13 Online Discussion: In the Eyes of the Beholder: Perspective and Cultural Relativism 8 2/27-3/4 Looking at Culture Language and Communication Ember et al Ch. 14-15 Midterm Page 6 Rev. Feb. 2010
- 7. 9 3/5-3/11 Spring Break – no class None 10 3/12-3/18 Subsistence Economic Systems Ember et al Ch. 16-17 Writing Assignment Topic 3 11 3/19-3/25 Social Stratification Ember et al Ch. 18 Online Discussion: Does Race Exist? 12 3/26-4/1 Gender Ember et al Ch. 20 13 4/2-4/8 Marriage and Family Kinship Ember et al Ch 21-22 14 4/9-4/15 Religion and Magic Ember et al Ch. 25 Writing Assignment Topic 4 15 4/16-4/22 Applied Anthropology Ember et al Ch. 27 Online Discussion: Applying Anthropological Knowledge 16 4/23-4/29 Global Issues Ember et al Ch. 28 17 4/30-5/4 Final Exam Week Final Exam Disclaimer: “The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as deemed necessary and will communicate such amendment to the students in the course.” Page 7 Rev. Feb. 2010