Scholarly discussion of the interplay of magic, science, and religion has long existed; this is especially true when considering ancient societies like as Egypt. Numerous scholars have investigated the ways in which these components were integrated into daily life rather than being viewed as distinct fields, particularly when it came to issues with health and […]
Discipline: Anthropology
exploration of the concept of “race” as a classification of human differences, its historical development, and the persistence of racism despite scientific refutation of biological race.exploration of the concept of “race” as a classification of human differences, its historical development, and the persistence of racism despite scientific refutation of biological race.
What is meant with the “riddle of ‘race’”? Why does it show that we need an analysis of the classification of human differences since the 18th century, if we want to understand why refuting ‘race’ as a biological concept has not lead to the abolition of racism as a social practice today? Discuss, in your essay, […]
‘SITE’ RESEARCH PAPER: ‘mythology’ meets archaeology (Ancient Civilizations)‘SITE’ RESEARCH PAPER: ‘mythology’ meets archaeology (Ancient Civilizations)
You will be investigating the connection between ‘mythology’ and archaeology. (1) Select a ‘site’ from the list provided and conduct research into the ‘site.’ (2) What is the ‘mythos’ surrounding the site? Dependent on the site, mythology can include the history of discovery—what led to the original (or ongoing) quest/exploration to find the site (myths/oral […]
“Reevaluating Urban Life: The Chicago School’s Perspective vs. Sally Merry’s Insights on Urban Danger and Social Organization”“Reevaluating Urban Life: The Chicago School’s Perspective vs. Sally Merry’s Insights on Urban Danger and Social Organization”
One ongoing debate in urban studies has been how to theorize the effects of living in urban areas on human behavior, relations, and culture. Early urban scholars, like those of the Chicago School, often focused on what they saw as the negative impacts of urban life. Drawing on this context, critically examine whether cities are […]
For the midterm, I am asking you to submit a methodology analysis for a case related to the topics of BioarchaeologyFor the midterm, I am asking you to submit a methodology analysis for a case related to the topics of Bioarchaeology
Current Methods in Archaeological Science Overview: For the midterm, I am asking you to submit a methodology analysis for a case related to the topics of Bioarchaeology, Zooarchaeology, or Historical Archaeology. The goal is to understand the decisions and thought processes that drive certain archaeological questions. For this exercise, please choose one of the following: Topics: Bioarchaeology: The Ötzi […]
colonial and economic basis for California Native American terminal narratives and extinction mythscolonial and economic basis for California Native American terminal narratives and extinction myths
Two essays requiring library research will be assigned in class. Students will generally have about 2 weeks to prepare an essay based on a written prompt. Essays are 1000 words minimum, typed, single-spaced, 12 point font, and must reference all relevant materials from class (lectures, guest discussions, films, and readings) in a formal bibliography, contain […]
Article Review Essay: Patterns of Exchange in Kinship Systems in Germany, Russia, and the Peoples Republic of ChinaArticle Review Essay: Patterns of Exchange in Kinship Systems in Germany, Russia, and the Peoples Republic of China
Title of the article: Patterns of Exchange in Kinship Systems in Germany, Russia, and the People’s Republic of China. Dear students, work on an article review essay. Follow the format of MLA/APA, TimesNewRoman 12 size font, 1.5 line spacing, containing 700 to 1500 words. It is a graded assignment, which contains 5 percent of total 100 of […]
Creative Writing Assignment – Qualitative Research Autoethnography with Research QuestionCreative Writing Assignment – Qualitative Research Autoethnography with Research Question
This is a creative writing assignment: Following the samples of Sabina Perrino and Nancy Scheper-Hughes (see sample ethnographies in our module), write a descriptive story about situation in your life–an event, set of events, articles or books you’ve read, something you’ve studied–that inspired you to ponder, think, ask questions about a particular problem or issue. […]
‘Hustlers versus Dynasties’: contemporary political rhetoric in Kenya and Remembering the dissaperarence in Peru‘Hustlers versus Dynasties’: contemporary political rhetoric in Kenya and Remembering the dissaperarence in Peru
Regarding the article Remembering the Disappeared in Peru, what is the author’s objective? What is the context of the author’s experience (where, when if stated, among whom)? Note: each DE must also address one Review Question at the end of the article (provide the number of the question). Regarding the article, Hustlers and Dynasties: What […]
Why Did Humans Settle Down, Build Cities, and Establish States? Readings: Chapter 7.Why Did Humans Settle Down, Build Cities, and Establish States? Readings: Chapter 7.
Homework | Brightspace Assignments/Discussions Exercise: Part One: Write 300 words. | Although the advent of agriculture allowed humans to produce more food and have more children, it also increased the size of populations and led to more sedentary lifestyles. What were/are the repercussions of this? What role did this play in the development of complex […]