Unit 5 Module 5 - M5 Assignment 1Assignment 1 Ethnograph.docx

Unit 5: Module 5 - M5 Assignment 1
Assignment 1: Ethnographic Comparison
Anthropologists are interested in framing broad hypotheses
about human behavior.
In order to do this, it is imperative to use examples from
multiple cultures to ensure
that their conclusions are not grounded in a single case.
In this assignment, you will be taking on the role of an
ethnologist, using multiple
ethnographic accounts to study human behavior and culture.
Do the following:
• Identify two to three societies to compare such as African,
Indian, Chinese,
Korean, or Native American. Please note that these are
suggested societies;
you may choose something not on this list.
• Choose one aspect of human culture discussed in the course:
◦ Domestic life and kinship
◦ Subsistence and economy
◦ Religion
◦ Culture change
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library
resources, and the
Internet, write a research paper to include the following:

• Describe the background information of each of the societies
you have
chosen. You need not analyze this background information, only
provide
details regarding these societies.
• Analyze the aspect of human culture you selected for each of
the societies.
• Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between
the societies
in relation to the topic you chose—for example, standard of
living, education,
or employment opportunities.
• Summarize and address human behavior in relation to your
topic and based
on your examples.
◦ Address the realities of life for the cultures you have
examined.
◦ Examine some of the social problems and public policy issues
that
become apparent.
Your paper should have a title page as well as an introduction
section. This
introduction section should include the societies you selected as
well as the human
culture aspect you will be discussing and why it is relevant to
anthropology. As an
anthropologist, use relevant anthropological terms in your
analysis.
Support your statements with examples and scholarly

references.
Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of
sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
By Saturday, July 12, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M5:
Assignment 1
Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Write an introduction of the topic you chose and describe why it
is relevant to anthropology.
12
Write background information on the 2–3 societies. 32
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between
the societies in relation to the topic you chose. 100
Summarize and discuss human behavior in relation to your topic
and based on your examples. 92
Writing Criteria
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)

APA Elements (24)
Style (8)
64
Total: 300
Unit 4: Module 4 - M4 Assignment 2
Assignment 2: Analyzing Religions
The US culture has a broad spectrum of religious affiliations
and religiosity. As a
result of interacting with people who share similarities, people
seldom evaluate the
main premises of other religions. This assignment will give you
the opportunity to
explore two religions that are new to you.
Using Argosy University online library resources, identify and
research
• Two religions which are unfamiliar to you.
• Select two peer-reviewed academic resources on these selected
religions.
Based on your research, complete the following:

• Compare and contrast these religions from an anthropological
perspective.
• Describe the history of the religion. Be sure to include the
following:
◦ When and how it was first founded
◦ Details of initial leaders of the movement and spread of the
religion
• Explain the main principles of each religion’s belief systems,
the religious
texts—if utilized—and the significant practices.
• Examine the role religious leaders have in these religions as
well as the
roles devotees or followers play.
• Describe how the religions view at least three varying social
norms or
cultural issues.
• Examine how these two religions coexist in a globalized
world.
Support your statements with examples. Be sure to include a list
of scholarly
references.
Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of
sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, July 9, 2014, deliver your assignment to the
M4: Assignment 2
Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Compared and contrasted two world religions from an
anthropological perspective and provided well-researched
information on their histories, main principles, and practices.
36
Evaluated these two religions in the context of a globalized
world and included a detailed explanation of their varying
social norms and cultural issues.
32
Supported your statements with relevant examples and
additional scholarly references. 12
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner;
demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation
and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling,
grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total: 100

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