A vital component of this course is researching and writing a culture-history review paper about a Pacific Island. Simply, a culture-history review highlights the past, present, and future of an island community. This is a 3000-word paper based upon no less than five academic sources that will cover topics as: 1) Geographic and environmental context; 2) Prehistoric culture and development; 3) Contact and colonial history; and 4) Contemporary lifeways. Out of the 5 resources, three of them have to be primary sources such as books, articles, and journal publication.
Category: Anthropology
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“The Cultural Construction of Race in America: Examining Anthropological Views on Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Social Characteristics”
As a 4-field discipline examining the whole human and human experience, anthropology addresses race and the fact that Homo Sapiens (us!) are 99.9% genetically similar and the ascription of race to physical attributes (phenotypes) has led to the cultural construction of race that has been used to justify oppression and inequality. We focus this week on biology – human variation and adaptation – that frames the cultural construction of race in America.
OUTCOME:
Analyze contemporary anthropological views on ethnicity and nationalism, economic power and politics, and social characteristics (e.g., family, gender, etc.), as these views pertain to American culture and history.
Key Concepts
Race is not genetically real – what evidence do we have?
Phenotypes
Ancestry
Race is culturally constructed
Required Readings
Ancestry and Human Variation 180 Sp24.pdf
AAA Statement on Race.pdf
Required Videos
Skin Color Is A Human Adaptation (6 minutes)
American Slavery (a viewpoint) by Prof. Mahmoud El-Kati (3 minutes) https://vimeo.com/286047719
Race: Power of an Illusion – The Difference Between Us (57 minutes) -
Title: Addressing the Digital Divide: A Policy Brief on Bridging the Gap in Access to Technology and Internet Connectivity Introduction: The digital revolution has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. However, this progress has not been evenly
Policy brief
2-4page Select a social issue that matters to you. Do research on the issue. Write a policy brief on the issue. Conclude with possible solutions to the social issue. Explain why you think those are the best solutions and how they would help resolve the problem. Be sure to cite at least two authors from the semester in your policy brief.
* Definition: A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the solutions to deal with it, and some recommendations on the best option.
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Title: “Mastering the Art of Effective Interviews: A Step-by-Step Guide” Draft: Interviews are an essential part of the hiring process for many companies. They allow employers to get a better understanding of a candidate’s skills,
follow the instructions，give a draft first and then give a final draft. It needs to be at least 70% difference between two drafts.
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Title: “Breaking the Gender Binary: An Examination of the Influence of Geography, Economy, and Socio-Political Structure on Gender Status and Roles”
Gender: It is commonly believed in contemporary world that
women have always been perceived as the lesser” sex, but several female anthropologists
including Pringle, Mead, Milks and Friedl argue that gender status and gender
roles are dependent on geography, economy, and the socio-political structure of a
society. What do you think? Support your argument by referencing/citing two of
the readings/authors indicated or course readings. Provide a text to self-analysis
integrating your own experience as a woman.
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“Measurement and Analysis of Two Traits: A Comparative Study”
Its about making two tables with the measurements of their respective traits but i could go to that class and its due tomorrow sunday at 11:30 pm ,i have been trying to look only for some of the size but i cant find anything i dont know how you can help me but ill pay more if its necesarie,she said that we were supposed to measure it but just make it look like it not from the internet,also we have to explain about how we did measured it and everything .i will submit my past homeworks there are 3 write ups,there is also a document with instructions about how she wants it. I really need help with this homework ,if you could find some measurements and change it to a different traits would be great, let me know if you have any questions.also she has a very specific citation I don’t know what is it call am just putting one to fill the question about the citation style
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Title: The Theory of Mind Debate: Evidence from Primates
Only humans have theory of mind. Support or refute this statement by presenting evidence from studies of captive and wild primates. Be sure to thoroughly explain the concept of theory of mind and how brain size and cognition may play a role in this debate.
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Title: “Embracing Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusive Teaching in the Mainstream Classroom”
Topic: Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in the Inclusive Mainstream Classroom: Strategies for Supporting All Students across the Content Areas. How integrate neuro-students.
6-pages workshop essay. An annotated bibliography of the books and/or articles associated with the research with title, author, year of publication, the general theme of the book or journal, and any pages quoted in the essay/log. -
Exploring Global Sounds: An Ethnomusicological Analysis of Three Radio Stations Across Continents
For this week, i’d like to you write (600 words or so) an analysis of three radio stations in at least three continents/geographical regions outside North America, using the radio garden appLinks (https://radio.garden/visit/seattle-wa/PPM2Rql0) What you’ll be doing here is a form of fieldwork, what anthropologists call ethnomusicology Summarize three stations that you find interesting, give their location and call sign, discuss their format, playlist and what you can discern about their language. Do a brief internet search on the location of the station and summarize what you can uncover about the local population, their language and some aspects of their culture. If you follow the search function on radiogarden you’ll find an interesting curated array of stations. Or just spin the globe and find
Here are some things to think about as you make notes. Does the playlist represent a sampling of the local culture? Or does it reflect a cultural domination from the wealthy sections of the planet? Can you describe their music. Is it familiar or different? Can you detect evidence of cultural exchange, what Ortiz termed transculturation to an external site.? Do they speak in the local language or use a dominant tongue from a wealthy metropole? What surprised you? Any other thoughts?
Garden radio is a Dutch project which is coordinated with several European universities. Here’s the wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Garden
https://radio.garden/visit/seattle-wa/PPM2Rql0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnomusicology
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“Getting to Know Me: Reflection on Introduction Readings”
Introduce yourself and reflect on this week’s introduction readings.
I have attached all readings and discussion board assignment.
Task 1 introduction: Include name, junior at university, reason I took the class, majoring in Biological sciences, I’m a cosmetologist licensed in Michigan and Florida (ice breaker)
Task 2 reflect: follow prompt attached