at
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cultural Anthropology (4 Semester Hours)
May 6—July 22
6:00-9:45 pm
Course Description:
This course is designed to give students a general introduction to the principles and findings of contemporary cultural anthropology, including the systems of language, social structure, technology, and values, and the relationships among these systems. There is an optional component on folk medicine and applied anthropology.
Course Objectives:
A. To describe and discuss the process of enculturation (socialization) and the crucial distinction between genetically determined and culturally influenced behavior.
B. To explain the role of language in shaping human perception and behavior, and the basic concepts of linguistics.
C. To explain and discuss the similarities and differences among human social systems, especially in the realms of kinship, ranking, leadership, and institutions.
D. To assess the role of technology in shaping and limiting behavior and social forms in various cultures.
E. To explain similarities and differences among human value systems and their relationship to social structure and technology.
F. To apply the concepts and issues of anthropology to problems of health care/delivery in various societies (optional).
G. To demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills in the context of cultural anthropology.
H. To prepare and analyze a topic, through an in-depth inquiry of the topic. (Independent Study Component)
Required textbook:
Cultural Anthropology, 10/e, Kottak, Conrad Phillip, McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN #0072878371
Course Content:
May 6th Chapters 1-4 pages 1-104
May 13th Chapters 5-6 pages 105-156
May 20th Chapters 7 pages 157-188
May 27th Chapters 8 pages 189-220
June 3rd Chapters 9 pages 221-252
June 10th
Midterm
Chapters
10 pages 253-278
June 17th Chapters 11-12 pages 279-344
June 24th Chapters 13-14 pages 345-404
July 1st Chapters 15 pages 405-432
July 8th
ISC
Chapters
16 pages 433-458
July 15th Chapters 17 pages 459-483
July 22nd Final Exam
Grading:
ISC 25%
Final Exam 50%
Guidelines for the Independent Study Component:
Courses offered in the Health Arts Program are designated as upper division and are also four semester hours of credit. Consequently, the Independent Study Component becomes an integral part of the Health Arts courses that adds both breadth and depth to each course. It distinguishes those courses taken in the Health Arts Program from ones that have similar titles but are lower division and also from those that are three semester hours of credit.
Each student will write a 12-page research paper that will deal with an aspect some aspect of cultural anthropology. The topic will be approved before beginning the project. Students are encouraged to pick a topic that either has applicability to their professional work or personal life.
Expectations:
I look forward to this semester and expect that you will do your part to make this a rewarding experience for you and the rest of your class. Together, we will have a fruitful journey to better understanding cultural anthropology.
Statement of Academic Integrity:
Students have an obligation to exhibit honesty in carrying out their academic assignments. Students may be found to have violated this obligation if they plagiarize or cheat. Plagiarism is presenting the work of others as one’s own; cheating is taking, giving, or accepting any illicit advantage for any course work inside or outside of the classroom.
ADA Statement
All students with disabilities who need accommodations should alert your instructor within the first week of school and contact the Disabilities Coordinator, Dr. MeShelda Jackson in the Office of Disability Services. She can be reached by email (mjackson@stfrancis.edu) or phone (815) 740-3461.
Accessibility:
I look forward to teaching this class. If you need anything or have any problem, the following information will provide you with access to assistance. Please feel free to contact me whenever necessary.
Dr. Al
Campbell
8355 Doubletree Drive North
Crown Point, IN 46307
cell (219) 928-5598
(219) 942-5595
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
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