Anthropology 152 Syllabus

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Introduction to General Anthropology ANT 152 I. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Course Number: 36447 Day(s)/Time: 11:00am-12:25pm MW Course Name: General Anthropology Semester: Spring 2018 Course Section: ANT 152 Location: NW Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Credit hours: 3 credit hours Contact Hours: 45 II. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor Charles D. Brown Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: E-mail: cb31450@gmail.com Mailbox# Fax: ​Academic Biography: I am an Adjunct Professor in anthropology. My interest and focus has been in studying human society biologically, historically and scientifically. I look forward to introducing you to the discipline of anthropology and exploring how it might help in making a better world today. I am confident that this will be a valuable experience for each of us. III. COURSE DESCRIPTION (from catalog) Learn the physical and cultural nature and, development of humans in relationship to their environment and each other. Learn about human physical variations, archaeology, linguistics, the nature and function of culture and the relevance and application of anthropology in modern society. ​ IV. EXPECTED COMPETENCIES At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Expound on anthropology as the understanding of human societies and individuals biologically, historically, symbolically, and scientifically; 2. understand the meaning of “culture;” 3. understand the four (4) anthropological sub-fields: culture, physical, linguistics, and archaeology; 4. understand the long term history and evolution of human society and biology; 5. apply the scientific method in understanding others and ourselves; 6. understand the role of ethnographers in social studies, and the relevance and limitations of interpretation of other cultures; and 7. promote understanding, appreciation and acceptance of peoples of other cultures, societies and nations. V. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This course will provide for: 1. Understanding the role and place of culture in human life; 2. understanding the role and place of culture in human evolution; 3. understanding the role of language in cultural developments; 4. developing a deep understanding in human physical and cultural diversity; be able to explain ethnocentrism; 5. understanding, to a limited extent, some aspects of other specific cultures; and 6. recognizing global changes and how anthropology might enhance understanding of them. VI. TEXT/MATERIALS: The Essence of Anthropology, by William A. Haviland, Harald Prins, Diane Walrath, Bunny McBride, 4th edition, ISBN 1-11118-3344-3. VII. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY During the course we use the following general format: (1) Students will read each new assigned chapter before the class period, and then attempt to answer the questions at the end of the chapter; and raise questions of their own for discussion in the next class. (2) The instructor will discuss and elaborate on the material in the chapters, focusing on certain aspects; and will ask students questions on the chapter material. (3) For some chapters there will be homework/ take home test assignments to be answered and submitted in writing. The Course Elements: 1. TESTS: There will be two (2) exams, a final worth 20 points; a mid-term worth 30 points; four (4) quizzes , each worth 12 points. The format of the tests will be multiple choice and short essay questions. All tests will cover information based specifically on the text book. Some tests and assignments are designed for critical thinking, which means that students should able to answer them by applying their comprehensive and analytical skills; and applying concepts that the instructor will emphasize in class discussions and lectures. The quizzes will consist of 4 to 5 short answers, based on the textbook and lectures. VIII. EVALUATION PROCEDURES (For Students to Calculate Final Grade):​ Grading Criteria % Scale: Mid-term Exam 25 A 100-90 Final Exam 25 B 89-80 two (2) quizzes, all take home 12, 5 each C 79-70 D 69-60 E Below 60 “W” Grades W Withdrawal Withdrawal by the student during the first half of the semester. (8th week) XW Walk-away Attended at least one class during the first third of the semester and failed to withdraw during the remaining two-thirds of the semester. Note: It is the policy of the Wayne County Community College District that the responsibility for dropping a class belongs to the student. Please pay attention to the drop dates and policies in academic schedule for each term. Incomplete Grade The awarding of an incomplete grade is at the discretion of the instructor; as long as the student has been attending the class, is passing and has an unforeseen emergency, an incomplete can be awarded. The "I" can only be given after the 12th week of the semester. Emergency circumstances are considered situations beyond the control of the student. The criteria to give an “I” grade are as follows: 1. The student must be passing the course. 2. The student must have to complete a contract which is mutually agreed upon by the student and the instructor. 3. The student must have a true emergency, such as emergency surgery. Change of Grade Recommendation A student who believes that a grade has been awarded unfairly or incorrectly should first contact the instructor who awarded the grade to discuss the issue and attempt to resolve the dispute. If the matter is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, the student may appeal the grade to the Chief Academic Officer at the location where the course was offered. The student will be advised of the appeal process, which includes a written statement from the student and the instructor’s written response. A committee will be selected and a grade-appeal hearing will be scheduled. Grade appeals must be filed within 90 days of the conclusion of the semester or session during which the student was enrolled in the course where the challenged practice occurred. IX. COURSE REQUIREMENTS (Course Plan) Week Date Lesson Assignment/Project//Quiz/Midterm/Final Due date 1 2 Chap. 4 Hand out take home quiz on Chapt. 4. 2 wks from date it is handed out. 3 4 Read Chap. 2 Class lectures on Chaps. 2 and 4, with hand out charts supplementing text. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read Cap. 7 Read Chaps. 6, 8 and 13 Read Chap. 9 and 10 Read Chap. 15 Take home quiz on Chap. 7 handed out on Feb. 16. Class lectures on Chaps. 6, 8 and 13 Midterm take home exam handed out. Take Home Final Exam 1 wk from date it is handed out. Midterm due one wk from day it is handed out Due wks from date it is handed out. X. CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES: • Behavior Expectations: 1. Only registered students are allowed to attend classes. 2. Children are not allowed in the classroom. Unattended children are not allowed in LRC, Lab or hallways. 3. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off and stored away during class ​ 4.​Eating and Drinking in classrooms and labs are prohibited. • WCCCD Attendance Policy: ​It is required that attendance is recorded daily since many students are receiving ​state ​and federal money that requires positive attendance verification. You will receive a ​“0” for positive attendance verification if you do not attend one class session prior to ​the deadline date. You will not be reinstated into the course if you do not attend. ​Students that do NOT appear on the class roster will NOT receive a Final Grade ​from the course. ​ • Assignment Criteria: Typed or emailed • Acceptance of late work: • Policy for missed exams: • Extenuating circumstances: (Death in the family, Jury duty dates, hospitalizations) XI. SCHOLASTIC CODE OF ETHICS The purpose of this code is to encourage and promote positive learning and ethical student behavior, as well as, define behavior violating scholastic ethics. • GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLASTIC CODE OF ETHICS o Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the course work they submit. The following is a guide to assist students in observing positive behavior in scholastic ethics. o Students must do their own work and submit only their own work on examinations, reports and projects, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor; o Students can benefit from working in groups. They may collaborate or cooperate with other students during take-home examinations only if specifically authorized by the instructor in the class syllabus or at the time of the examination; o Students must follow all written and/or verbal instructions given by the instructor or designated College representative prior to taking an examination, placement assessments, test, quizzes and evaluations; o Students are responsible for adhering to course requirements as specified by the instructor in the course syllabus. • SCHOLASTIC CODE OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS Students enrolled in college assume the obligation of conducting themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Actions constituting violations of scholastic ethics include, but are not limited to the following: • CHEATING o Intentional deceit during the pursuit of academic course work, tests, class assignments or activities in any testing area, learning center, clinical setting or tutorial session, or in the gathering of research materials is considered cheating. Cheating includes but is not limited to: o Copying from another student’s test paper or knowingly allowing your test to be copied; o Using materials during a test that are not clearly authorized by the person giving the test; o Collaborating with another student during the test without permission; knowingly using, buying, selling, offering, transporting or soliciting any of the contents of a test; o Taking a test for another person, or permitting another student to take a test for you; o Bribing or attempting to bribe another person to obtain a passing grade or a better grade on a test or for a course; o Intentional misconstruing facts or incidents relating to an evaluated exercise or assignment that would change the earned grade; o Electronic, internet transmissions or wireless transfer of data. • PLAGIARISM The representation of the work of others as one's own, including the use of term papers written by others, is plagiarism. The use of another's words, ideas or information without acknowledgement is also plagiarism. The student should seek guidance from the instructor about acceptable methods to be used to acknowledge the work and ideas of others. • COLLUSION Obtaining from or giving to another student unauthorized assistance or material in any course work is collusion. • COMPROMISING INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEST MATERIALS Unauthorized acquisition, tampering with, or alteration of instructional and/or testing materials from desks, cabinets, work rooms, classrooms, laboratories, instructor's offices, tutoring labs, testing areas, assessment areas, secretarial offices, College offices and/or other areas is compromising test materials. • MISREPRESENTATION / FRAUD Unauthorized acquisition, tampering with, or alteration of instructional and/or testing materials from desks, cabinets, work rooms, classrooms, laboratories, instructor's offices, tutoring labs, testing areas, assessment areas, secretarial offices, College offices and/or other areas is compromising test materials. 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Students should o Be admitted to WCCCD through the regular admissions process, o After being admitted visit the Disability Services/ACCESS department, o Complete the intake and services/accommodation request forms, o Submit sufficient evidence/documentation of a physical, emotional and or prior learning disability, o Request reasonable accommodations during your meeting with the Disability Services Coordinator and o Meet with an ACCESS advisor to plan services and or an educational plan of work. Office Locations for ACCESS/Learning Center: Eastern: 313- 579-6916 XIII.​STUDENT FEEDBACK: SSOI SURVEYS In efforts to better service our students, The Division of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) provides routine online surveys for our students. Towards the end of the term, your assistance is needed to ensure that all students registered for courses at the NW campus complete the online surveys ​for each of their NW campus courses. The surveys only take a few minutes to complete and can be administered at the beginning or end of your class session. The data collected from these surveys provide evidence-based feedback to support continued assessment and strategic planning. This enables continuous improvement of the Districts services to students, faculty and staff. We hope that you will welcome this opportunity to assist us in obtaining feedback from our students regarding their needs and expectations. Survey link: www.wcccd.edu/dept/survey.htm 1