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ANTH 480: Fall 2007 History of Anthropology Saturday 2-4:45 pm MH-463 |
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Instructor: Dr. Barbra Erickson Office Phone: (714) 278-5697 Office: MH 426-E Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 6pm; Wednesday 4 to 6pm; or by appointment Email: beerickson@fullerton.edu
This course surveys the intellectual traditions and worldviews of the Western Tradition that form the historical context for modern anthropology; the principle contributions of anthropologists between about 1850 and 1950; and the evolutionary, diffusionist, historical particularist, configurationalist, and culture and personality theoretical approaches in anthropology.
(1) Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory, by Erickson & Murphy (2) A History of Anthropological Theory, by Erickson & Murphy (3) The Mismeasure of Man, by Stephen J. Gould
Note: Syllabus, study guides, lecture outlines, and handouts will be posted on Blackboard. If you do not know how to use Blackboard, please see me.
COURSE EXAMS and ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Exams (300 points possible) Three exams will be given: two midterms and a final. Midterm #1 (9/22) covers Weeks 1 through 5; Midterm #2 (11/3) covers weeks 7 – 11; the final (12/8) covers the remaining weeks. The final will include some questions taken from the information presented by students in Weeks 14 and 15, as well as questions on readings and lecture materials during Weeks 12 and 13. You will be given a set of study questions prior to each exam. Bring a large Blue Book for the midterms; bring a large Blue Book and a Scantron 882-E for the final. Limited notes will be allowed for the final exam only. (2) Essays (35 points each, 105 points possible). Students will write three essays, based on groups of assigned original writings (from Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory beginning with those assigned Week 7—see Schedule for due dates). Each essay must discuss all 3 assigned chapters; you may decide how to do this (e.g. compare and contrast, or identify some common theme). Each of the 3 essays must be typed and double-spaced, each minimally 3 pages in length. Papers must be submitted in person—Emailed papers or papers placed in mailbox will not be accepted. Late papers may be accepted but 5 points will be deducted for each day or partial day past the due date. (3) Research paper on an anthropologist (100 points possible) On or before the last regular day of class (12/1), students must submit a 10-page (minimum) paper on an anthropologist from the list included in this syllabus. Papers should include brief biographical information, but must focus on the following components: (a) the theoretical and/or methodological contributions of the anthropologist, and/or significance to a particular theoretical and/or methodological orientation; (b) his/her historical significance as a leading anthropologist of a particular period; and (c) his/her major written works (if applicable to that person). Read the guidelines carefully (SEE SEPARATE HANDOUT). (4) Class presentation and handout (60 points possible) During weeks 14 and 15, each student will give a presentation about a leading anthropologist (50 pts). On the day of your presentation, you will circulate copies of a 1-page handout to everyone in the class (10 pts). Your handout should contain very brief biographical information; more importantly, it must include a synopsis of (a) the major contributions of the anthropologist to a particular theoretical and/or methodological orientation; (b) his/her historical significance as a leading anthropologist of a particular period; and (c) his/her major written works (if applicable to that person). (5) Attendance and Participation (35 points possible) Your regular attendance is expected. In particular, please be sure to attend class during the final weeks when your classmates will be giving their presentations. Being a good audience and asking appropriate questions is part of your participation in the class. Another element of participation is to come to class prepared, and to make comments, ask questions, and join discussions. Attendance/Participation points are specifically as follows: Library Training = 10 points Participation and general attendance = 25 points GRADING : 600 points possible. Final grade is based on a percentage of total points earned. Midterms = 200 points Presentation and handout = 60 Three essays on readings = 105 Attendance & participation = 35 Research paper = 100 Final Exam = 100 GRADING SCALE: 92 – 100 % = A 78 – 79% = C+ 90 – 91 % = A- 71 – 77% = C 88 - 89% = B+ 69 – 70% = C- 82 – 87% = B 60 – 68% = D 80 – 81% = B- Below 59% = F
COURSE POLICIES
Assignment Policies: Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the assigned day. It is my policy NOT to accept late work, although under certain circumstances I may do so. However, any work accepted late will lose 5 points per day or partial day late, without exception.
Please do not email an assignment to me unless you have made prior arrangements with me. Please do not put assignments in my mail box; I cannot be responsible for lost or misplaced materials.
Academic Misconduct Policy: Please consult the Student Handbook for University policies on academic misconduct. An important example of misconduct is plagiarism (the representation of another’s work, including information from the Internet, without acknowledgment), which will not be tolerated. Violations will result in a failing grade for the assignment and potentially, a failing grade for the course.
You will be provided with detailed instructions on how, when and why to cite properly; however, please consult me if you have ANY questions concerning proper citation, or what constitutes plagiarism.
Students with Special Needs: See Disabled Student Service Office in UH-101 regarding accommodations. Phone: (714) 278-3117. Website: http://www.fullerton.edu/disabledservices/
TEXT BOOKS: In this course we will cover the text books as follows:
(Note: If you have a different edition, page numbers may vary somewhat)
************************************************************ CLASS SCHEDULE: Note: “Text” = A History of Anth Theory (small book) “Readings” = Readings for a History of Anth Theory (big book)
Wk 1 (8/18) Introductions. Why study the history of anthropology? Other kinds of “anthropologies.” Terms and concepts. Read: Text pp. 15-20; Readings Intro. Overviews & Cnclsn; Gould Ch. 1 ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 2 (8/25) Greek anthropology, theological anthropology; medieval anthropology and archaeology; the “medieval paradigm of history.” Read: Text pp. 21-37 _______________________________________________________________________________
Wk 3 (9/1) Renaissance and the scientific revolution; the Age of Exploration, monogenesis and polygenesis. The Enlightenment and Anthropology. Read: Text pp. 37 – 46 ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 4 (9/8) Darwin and predecessors; biological evolution, archaeology. Read: Text pp. 57-72; Readings Chapter 5; Gould Chapter 2 (discuss in class) ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 5 (9/15) American polygeny and craniometry. Scientific racism, eugenics, the fallacy of IQ tests. Bring Gould Study Questions (on Blackboard) for discussion. Complete any unfinished discussions; Review for exam. Read: Gould Chapters 3 through 7 ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 6 (9/22) Midterm (Bring large size Blue Book) _______________________________________________________________________________
Wk 7 (9/29) Evolution and culture; Spencer, Tylor, Morgan, psychic unity, “social Darwinism” Read: Readings Chapters 2, 3, and 4 (discuss in class) ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 8 (10/6) American cultural anthropology, influence of Boas, historical particularism, physical anthropology, language, American archaeology. Read: Readings Chapter 8, 9; Text pp. 73 – 78 (discuss in class) DUE: Essay #1 (Chapters 2, 3, 4) ________________________________________________________________________________ Wk 9 (10/13) French sociology, British social anthropology, structuralism, functionalism. Read: Readings Chapters 6, 15, 16; Text pp. 89 – 111 ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 10 (10/20) American anthropology, culture and personality, language and culture, diffusion, culture areas. German influences. Read: Readings Chapters 10, 11, 12; Text pp. 78 – 89 DUE: Essay #2 (Chapters 6, 15, 16) ________________________________________________________________________________
Wk 11 (10/27) American anthropology, culture and personality, language and culture, diffusion, culture areas. Influence of Freud, Marx. Read: Readings Chapter 1; Freud article; Text pp. 83-88 _______________________________________________________________________________
Wk 12 (11/3) Midterm #2 _______________________________________________________________________________
Wk 13 (11/10) Anthropological trends 1900 to 1950 Read: Readings Chapters 7, 13, 14, 17 ; Text pp. 78 – 89 DUE: Essay #3 (Chapters 10, 11, 12) __________________________________________________________________________
Wk 14 (11/17) Student Presentations _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanksgiving Recess _______________________________________________________________________________
Wk 15 (12/1) Student Presentations Ø Research Papers due o No email or mailbox submissions will be accepted. o No late papers accepted ________________________________________________________________________________
Final Exam: Saturday 12/8/07 regular time (Bring a Scantron 882-E) _______________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY of IMPORTANT DATES: TBA Required Library Training: Date to be announced
9/15 Finish Gould book by this date
9/22 Midterm #1
10/6 Essay #1 DUE
10/20 Essay #2 DUE
11/3 Midterm #2
11/10 Essay #3 DUE
11/17 Student Presentations
11/24 No class; Thanksgiving recess
12/1 Student Presentations
12/1 Research paper DUE
12/8 Final Exam
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