Background:
In Module 1, you were asked two questions:
What is Anthropology?
and
What is Civic Engagement (and what does it have to do with this class)?
and
What is Civic Engagement (and what does it have to do with this class)?
Your final required assignment for this class is an “Engaged Anthropology” essay, which will offer you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of anthropology and civic engagement.
Prompt:
Out of all the Modules you engaged in over the course of the semester, which one most influenced you in a way that significantly changed your ideas or actions (or both) and why?
- How did that process unfold?
- How did you apply anthropological terms, concepts or analytical themes?
- What was the impact and/or outcome in terms of civic engagement?
In order to think deeply about the course components, you might want to first refresh your memory by reviewing the Module themes and glancing over your Discussion and CRRs.
Deliverable:
I want you to write an essay of no more than 500-words, following the rubric below and keeping with the formal collegiate writing style as your CRRs.
The requirements for the essay, in addition to the grading rubric below, are to carefully and conscientiously prepare your response to the prompt.
Grading Rubric:
1) Following Instructions – 20 points
All parts of the prompt were addressed and did not contain any language or content which would violate ANTH 3101 Course Policies or UNT Student Code of Conduct.
2) Personal Responsibility – 20 points
Articulates one’s personal role (assumptions, biases, etc.) in developing an idea or undertaking an action; evidences responsibility for consequences by clearly voicing steps taken towards change in thinking or action AND/OR the outcome/s of that process.
3) Critical Thinking – 20 points
Indicates critical reflection on emerging insights gained from thematic immersion (namely, engaging with specific course elements within the Module/s), and on any theories or sources of information which changed one’s thinking or behavior.
4) Applying Anthropology – 20 points
Draws on specific course themes and concepts and offers evidence of anthropological applications in devising solutions to complex social/cultural issues encountered over the course of the semester.
5) Creativity and Depth – 20 points
Sincere consideration and reflection of evidence innovative conclusions or practical recommendations.
****The module I want you to write about that most “influenced” me is Module 12. Below I have attached screenshots of what we learned in Module 12. Use these screenshots to help you produce an essay NO MORE THAN 500 words that relates to the prompt.*****