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ANT 101: Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Fall 2004, M,W,F 10:30 — 11:20, Chambers 1027
Prof. Eriberto P. Lozada Jr. Office Hours: M, W, F 9:30 – 10:30 am Office: Carnegie 01 T, Th 10:00 – 11:15 am or by appointment Telephone: 704-894-2035 Email: erlozada@davidson.edu Web: http://www.davidson.edu/personal/erlozada
This course is an introduction to topical areas in the history, theory, and research methods of sociocultural anthropology. In this class, we will read ethnographies and theoretical articles to explore anthropology’s disciplinary perspectives. The class will meet three times a week
Our emphasis will be on the holistic nature of anthropology and anthropological methodology. How do we understand the diversity of societies and cultures in light of our shared physical biology? How do anthropologists know what they say they know? How is anthropology especially relevant today? In this class, it is more important to understand the thinking behind the conclusions and ethnographic details rather than memorizing “facts” themselves.
Course Readings
Miller, Barbara D. 2002. Cultural Anthropology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Wolf, Margery 1972. Women and the family in rural Taiwan. Stanford, Calif., Stanford University Press. Myerhoff, Barbara G. 1980 (1978). Number our days. New York, N.Y. : Simon and Schuster. Small, Cathy 1997. Voyages: From Tongan Villages to American Suburbs. Ithaca: Cornell University Press
Additional articles required for class are available on Blackboard.
Course Requirements
Class Participation: 10% The most important work in this course is to be prepared for each class; this means having thoroughly read the material and being prepared to discuss particular points from the reading. Readings are due on the day listed in the class schedule. Films will be shown regularly throughout the course and are an important component of the course. Remember, there is no such thing as a dumb question or comment.
Response Papers: 10% You will write five (5) response papers throughout the term, no more than two pages and double- spaced. They will be graded (√+, √, √-) and require timely submission for full credit. Response
papers will serve as a diagnostic for me to help me see how much you understand the reading and the concepts that we will discuss in class.
Midterm Review: 20% This will be a one-hour essay exam on 4 October 2004, without the use of notes or class material. One week prior to the exam, I will hand out five possible questions for you to think through; on the day of the exam, I will ask two of those five questions. I will distribute a handout explaining the mechanics for taking this exam later in the semester.
Fieldwork Project: 25% This project, due 5 November 2004 , is designed to familiarize you with the conduct of ethnographic field research, applying the theoretical and methodological considerations we have discussed to a particular social situation. What you choose to study is up to you; if you have questions about what is suitable after reading the handout that I will distribute later in the term, please email or meet with me. The field project consists of two parts: fieldnotes (25% of this project’s grade), and an analysis in the form of a short essay (75%).
Final Review: 35% This will follow the same format as the midterm examination, an essay exam without using any notes or class material. One week prior to the end of the semester, I will hand out five possible questions for you to think through. When you take the exam, I will ask three of those five questions. I will distribute a handout explaining the mechanics for taking this exam later in the semester.
Submission of Writing Assignments: All assignments (except for your peer comments) must be submitted to me electronically. You can do this in two ways: as an email attachment; or through the digital drop box in Blackboard. If you are not using Microsoft Word, please save the file as in “rich text format.” If you have any questions about how to submit assignments, please see me individually.
Grading System: Grades will follow the college system using the 4.0 scale (i.e., A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, etc. – see the college catalog) and weighted for each assignment as described above.
While students working with each other outside of class is highly encouraged, all graded, written work must be your own and pledged accordingly. All work is subject to the Davidson College Honor Code as stated in the student handbook. If there are individual accommodations for special needs, please let me know and authorize the Dean of Students to contact me so that we can work something out.
Monday, 11 Oct Fall Break! Have a good holiday.
Wednesday, 13 Oct The Spirit of the Gift Reading : Yan chapter; Sahlins article ( available on Blackboard ) Friday, 15 Oct Production and Consumption Reading : Nietschmann article; Mintz article ( available on Blackboard ) Monday, 18 Oct Reading : Bestor essay ( available on Blackboard )
Wednesday, 20 Oct Religion and Ritual Reading : Miller Chapter 14; Geertz essay on religion ( available on Blackboard ) Friday, 22 Oct Reading : Myerhoff, Chapters 1, 2 Film : Number Our Days Monday, 25 Oct Reading : Myerhoff, Chapter 3; Turner article ( available on Blackboard )
Wednesday, 27 Oct Reading : Myerhoff, Chapters 4, 5
Friday, 29 Oct Reading : Continue reading Myerhoff, Chapters 6, 7 Assignment : Response Paper Due Monday, 1 Nov Science, Religion, and Rationality Reading : Evans-Pritchard article; Gmelch Baseball Magic article ( available on Blackboard ) Film : Trobriand Cricket Wednesday, 3 Nov Politics, Power, and Globalization Reading : Miller, Chapter 11 Friday, 5 Nov Reading : Llewelyn article ( available on Blackboard ) Assignment : Field Project Due Monday, 8 Nov The Power of Culture Reading : Bourdieu article ( available on Blackboard ) Wednesday, 10 Nov Case Study: Love Parade Reading : Borneman article ( available on Blackboard )
Friday, 12 Nov Development and Anthropology Reading : Miller, Chapter 16 Monday, 15 Nov Reading : Escobar article ( available on Blackboard ) Film : Cannibal Tours Wednesday, 17 Nov Reading : Hannerz article; Appadurai article ( available on Blackboard )
Friday, 19 Nov Reading : Watson McD’s essay ( available on Blackboard ) Film : Cannibal Tours Monday, 22 Nov Reading : Small, p. 3-
24-26 Nov Thanksgiving Break: Have a good holiday
Monday, 29 Nov Reading : Small, p. 51- Assignment : Response Paper Due
Wednesday, 1 Dec Reading : Small, p. 88-
Friday, 3 Dec Reading : Small, 171- Film : Chief in Two Worlds Monday, 6 Dec Last Day of Class Course Overview Final Examination
