Category: Anthropology

Short summerize each reading  using this prompt
Prompts for reflection 
Some portions or quotes from the reading that stood out to me were…
Part of the readings that relate to my educational experience or knowledge are…
Some questions or thoughts from the reading or discussion include… 

Critical Thinking Response (CTR) #2: Podcast and Response
Due date: May 13th 11:59PM PST
For this CTR, you will pick one podcast to listen to and then complete a write-up. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate that you can make connections between the themes discussed in the chosen podcast and our class. It is expected that you will include at least 2 examples from assigned class materials to support your critical analysis.
In your analysis, focus on the discursive narrative elements. Ask yourself: What is the discourse surrounding this issue? What new information did I learn and why is it important? How does this relate to issues of race and racisms? What class materials and/or readings are connected to these ideas?
You can provide a brief summary of the podcast (one paragraph max). Keep in mind, the goal is to analyze the material and explain your interpretation of the main issue. It is expected that you will examine the issue beyond the scope of the podcast. Therefore, just repeating what was said on the podcast is not the goal of this assignment. Instead, think critically about how you can relate the podcast issues to broader conversations about race and racisms.
Write Up:
12-point font, 1” margins, double spaced
2-3 pages (at least 2 full pages minimum), approximately 600-800 words
At least 2 examples from class materials (lecture/readings/section)
Clearly state which podcast you listened to
Introduction and conclusion paragraphs
In-text citations if using direct quotes or paraphrasing
Review lecture slides for more info on critical analysis
*Please note: The use of Chatbots/AI/Chat GPT is NOT permitted for this assignment. Any suspected use of these methods will be reported to the Academic Integrity Office*
Podcast Options (ONLY PICK ONE):
NPR Throughline podcast episode: “The Most Sacred Right” (64 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1015989123/the-most-sacred-right-2020Links to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott” (35 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2023/03/22/1165092346/the-women-behind-the-montgomery-bus-boycottLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “Bad Bunny, Reggaeton, and Resistance” (40 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2023/01/17/1149529616/bad-bunny-reggaeton-and-puerto-rico-resistanceLinks to an external site.)
NPR Throughline podcast episode: “How Korean Culture Went Global” (48 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/06/1121364712/how-korean-culture-went-globalLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “Skeletons in the Closet, Revisited” (33 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2022/10/14/1129123705/who-can-claim-native-american-remains-bodiesLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “The Utang Clan” (43 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/17/1099446128/the-utang-clanLinks to an external site.)

This
project will consist of a research paper derived from library research on the topic of your choice. But, naturally, the paper should have an anthropological approach appropriate to the area of study you will undertake. The objective
of this project is for you to improve your research, writing, and analytical skills. Although you may have already written papers for other courses, we will pay particular attention to the way anthropological papers are written. This includes a rather stereotypical
structure, citation style, and the critical use of information derived from academic journal articles. In terms of structure and style, in the social sciences, we have particular values which include:
Clear expository style rather than use of symbolism, allegory, or metaphor
Concise expression of ideas
Repetition of information in the abstract, introduction, and conclusion
Attention to formatting, proper citations, and robust bibliography
Your
research paper needs to present data and information drawn from your sources. However, a vital part of the paper is your analysis and interpretation based on the material you have read. Your paper needs to answer a question that you pose to the literature. A review of the literature in your paper should organize and summarize what is known about your topic. Then, you should interpret the data by providing a critical discussion of the topic and research question already covered. Using your own cognitive powers, analytical skills, and critical thinking, evaluate the issues revealed from your bibliography research. You should provide the reader with a new interpretation of the data, expose biases in the literature, or suggest areas for future research. Do
not merely “report” on what you have read. You must subject your bibliographic information to a careful study and think about the deeper meaning of the topic to the construction of anthropological knowledge. Nuts and Bolts
An
acceptable paper will be at least 2000 words in length (base line for a
C). An excellent paper will be detailed, yet concise. You should aim for 3000 words at least for an A grade. Use the Chicago style guide to format citations and the bibliography (link below)
Scholarly
journal articles are the gold standard for bibliographic research. A solid review of the literature is required. This may require as many as 20 sources. Paper sections
Abstract – a short overview of the paper
Introduction
– present your thesis/research question posed to the literature. Here you are going to tell the reader what they will be reading. Subsequent
sections will present the information from your literature review and provide the context for your thesis. These sections are the “meat” of the paper. This is where you tell the reader what the issue/problem is in detail. If
you present competing theories, be sure to provide the evidence for each. Then evaluate the evidence. This is the creative element of the paper. This distinguishes the write as a researcher rather than just a reporter. Discussion
– in this section you should present your interpretation of the data/theories/issues. Suggest limitations of the data sets, alternative models, or perspectives. Conclusion
– wrap up the paper with summary points. No new information should be introduced here. The conclusion tells the reader what they just read – tell them what the major takeaways are from the paper.
End notes. Do not use bottom of the page footnotes. I don’t like them.
Bibliography with full information in AAA style.
Appendices: images, graphs, charts.
Source material
As
indicated above, you need to rely on scholarly journal articles. These are peer-reviewed and vetted by the scholarly community. You are already
familiar with the main peer-reviewed journals in anthropology:
American Antiquity
Current Anthropology
American Anthropologist
American Jn of Physical Anthropology
Annual Review of Anthropology (this is a good place to start since you will be crafting a paper similar to the kinds of articles found in this journal). Evolutionary Anthropology
Of course, there are numerous journals that peer-reviewed and focus on more specific topics, such as:
Human organization (by Society for Applied Anthropology)
Feminist Anthropology
Sexualities: Studies in Culture and Society
Religion and Society

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The final for this class is a video in which you present a description of a skeletal collection. You will randomly select the collection you will present on during class in the last half of the semester. After selecting your collection, start researching to find as much information as you can. In particular, focus your research on:
The origins of the collection,
The demographics of the collection’s population,
The kinds of research that the collection is utilized for, and
Ethical considerations that were considered when the collection was established or that should be considered in the present day.
The exact format of the video is up to you. Some options include a recording of you presenting a PowerPoint presentation, a documentary-style presentation narrated by the student, or a news-style report with the student as the ‘news anchor’. If you would like to present the information in another style, please seek instructor permission prior to the last day of class.
Videos should be 4-6 minutes in length.
Click here for a grading rubric for this assignment.
Upload your video by then end of the finals time slot assigned to your section:
Section 001: 6pm on May 15th
Section 002: 3:15pm on May 9th
Section 003: 6pm on May 13th
My Collection to research:

Focusing on migrants in El Salvador and applying critical medical anthropology. Must use three scholarly sources. Using the theoretical approach of structural violence and vulnerabilites describe the political gang violence in El Savador migrants face. What health challenges do immigrants face when they arrive in the country?

Myth or Fact: Investigating the Portrayal of Vikings in Contemporary Movies or TV Series
There has been a long-term fascination with Scandinavian Vikings. Recently, a fluorescence of movie and tv series focused on the Viking Age have been produced, along with a multitude of video games, which have been inspired, directly or indirectly, by Viking archaeology and historical sagas. For this assignment, please select a movie or an episode of a TV series from the list below:
Vikings (2013-2020)[1] – Netflix
Northmen: A Viking Saga (2014) – Amazon Prime (Starz)
Norsemen/Vikingane (2016-2020) – Netflix
Vinland Saga (2019-2023) – Amazon Prime (Crunchyroll) or Netflix
The Last Kingdom (2015-2022) – Netflix
The Northman (2022) – Amazon Prime (Starz)
Vikings: Valhalla (2022-) – Netflix
Describe the key elements of the plot for the particular movie or tv series episode you selected. Highlight one facet of Viking material culture you observed, which you found interesting. In other words, something an archaeologist might find in an excavation.
For example: longhouse or ship design, style of housing, types of settlements; a particular ceremony or mythological component; style or production of weaponry; types of animals and plants raised/used or food prepared, style or production of clothing; beadmaking, turtle or penannular brooches; runestones; burial customs.
Research the item of interest, and based on your research, describe the particular Viking artifact you selected. Discuss the evidence based on archaeological and/or historical, saga/prose accounts. If the depiction is accurate, discuss what evidence has been unearthed by archaeologists, or documented by literary historians or scholars of this topic. If the depiction is less than accurate (i.e., dramatic license was taken), discuss what evidence you found that refutes how the item of interest is/was portrayed in the movie or series.
A minimum of two academic sources (i.e., journals or books/book chapters) must be used to back up your argument. This does not mean you cannot use internet sources, but you must not rely solely on non-academic sources for your research. You will be graded on the quality of your research.
Here are some potential journals to search (and also as examples of what I mean by peer-reviewed “academic” sources). Internet sources like Wikipedia, History Channel, and Hurstwig are great starting points to look for information on a particular topic, but then search their references and seek out the original sources. Use Google Scholar or use the library’s search engines to aid in your search.
Antiquity
Arctic Anthropology
Danish Journal of Archaeology
Environmental Archaeology
Human Ecology
Journal of Field Archaeology
Journal of the North Atlantic
Medieval Archaeology
Norwegian Archaeological Review
Polar Record
Viking and Medieval Scandinavia
Part of your grade will be based on general organization, referencing/formatting, and style. This is not an English course, but you need to be able to communicate your ideas effectively.
Your title or heading must include the specific Movie or TV series season/episode, and the specific topic chosen.
e.g., The Northman, women’s brooches
Citing sources in Anthropology
Here is a really nice summary on how to cite sources following the AAA guide (which is also the Chicago Manual of Style): https://www.skidmore.edu/anthropology/writing/citing.phpLinks to an external site.
If you quote or closely paraphrase from a source (Author, Year, page number). 
The total length of the assignment should be approximately 1000-1200 words, or 2-3 single-spaced pages maximum.
[1] do not select Season 1, episode 1 of Vikings because we watched it in class

Write a term paper that cites or references a minimum of three sources not used in class. Sources should be academic books, book chapters or journal articles. Commercial, non-academic web pages or Wikipedia do not count as academic sources. A style guide should be used when doing citations (MLA, Chicago, APA etc.) 1500 words. you can take about social media, economy, and other things.

B. Final Cultural Scene Ethnography
Your completed, final ethnography should draw upon information discussed in your field notes. The overall organization is up to you, but it must include the following:
1. Introduction
Why you chose this site, what your preconceptions were, what you hoped to learn, what methodology you used (i.e., a review of your research prospectus)
2. Physical Description
A physical description of your cultural scene from an “outsider’s” perspective (i.e. the setting and overall environment).
3. Description of the People
A description of the people at the site and their various roles and norms.(i.e., the social structure). Also include a reflection on your role as primarily an “outsider” or as an “insider.”
4. Cultural Analysis
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any significant problems or issues? Try to focus on a particular aspect or problem typical of your site’s culture, and explore it in detail.
5. Personal Assessment
A personal assessment of what you have learned; i.e., whether your ideas about the scene changed very much from your initial assumptions, whether you feel your research was effective or not.
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6. Optioraphs, dravings, videos, recordings, ete.
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We have explored the complex history, politics and culture of Asia in ways that defy any single, overarching narrative. Pick one of the following themes – religious difference, economic change or national identity – and analyze how it emerged, developed and connected through three specific historical examples. Conclude by briefly reflecting on whether your chosen theme is relevant in the present era. include examples from the text Spakowski, “Asia” and Murphey & Stapleton, “Asian” make sure to include the page number.

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