KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

ANTH C111 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    ANTH C111
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Cultural Anthropology
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Cult. ANTH
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    King, Sarah
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course analyzes social and cultural factors of human behavior in the recent past and present. Students compare and contrast cultural traditions, practices and beliefs, and discuss the associated environmental and social factors that shape human cultures.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    A = Audit;P = Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);CSU Transfer
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Elective:
    General Education ()
    Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences (AA Degree Program)

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    CC GE Area II: Social & Behavioral Science = Social;
    IGETC:
    IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences = 4A: Anthropology and Archaeology;
    CSU:
    CSU GE Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior, Historical = D1 - Anthropology and Archeology ;
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Explain anthropological concepts, methods, and terminology.
    2. Articulate an appreciation for diverse cultural traditions and beliefs.
    3. Critique aspects of human social and cultural life from an anthropological perspective.
    4. Identify the environmental and social factors associated with cultural diversity and cultural change.

  23. REQUISITES

    Advisory:
    Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    Writing - 1 Level Prior to Transfer

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    A. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    1. Subdivisions of Anthropology

    2. The Relationship of Anthropology to the other Social and Behavioral Sciences

    B. The Anthropological Perspective

    1. The Concept of Holism

    2. The Concept of Culture

    3. The Concept of Cultural Relativity

    4. Anthropological Research Methods

    C. Human Evolution

    1. Processes and Patterns of Evolution

    2. The Living Primates

    3. Human Variation

    D. Language and Culture

    1. Animal and Human Communication

    2. Linguistics

    E. Economic Systems

    1. Organization of Work

    2. Distribution of Goods and Services

    F. Sex and Marriage

    1. Sexually Permissive Cultures

    2. Sexually Restrictive Cultures

    3. Marriage

    G. Social Control and Political Organization

    1. Definition of Authority and Power

    2. Allocation of Authority and Power

    3. Types of Authority

    4. Mechanisms of Social Control

    5. Theories for the origin of the State

    H. Anthropology and Complex Societies

    1. Peasant Societies

    2. Urban Anthropology

    3. Processes of Urbanization

    4. The City

    I. Culture Change and Anthropology

    1. Mechanisms of Culture Change

    2. Culture Change and the Modern World

    3. Applications of Anthropology

    4. Anthropology and the Future

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Discussion;
    2. Lecture;
    3. Outside reading;
    4. Other Methods: Classroom participation and outside research

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    Reading - Assigned readings from text book, example: "Read pgs 387-415 in your text. Pay close attention to the sections on structural violence and be ready to discuss it in class." Research paper - 1500 word research paper comparing cross-cultural beliefs and practices, example: "Choose a practice that is either taboo or controversial in your own culture, but generally accepted or encouraged in another (either modern or past). Describe the practice, any underlying beliefs/values behind the practice and its possible function in the culture. What are the important differences between the cultures that make the practice acceptable in one but not the other? "

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    Quizzes and exams - A midterm worth 20% of the overall grade consisting of multiple choice questions and short answer essay questions scored with a rubric.

    Research paper - A 1500 word essay on a chosen topic requiring at least 6 outside references. Scored with a rubric.

    Discussion and participation - Class discussions on the major topics and debates that arise from the text and lecture. For instance: "What are the possible roles of marriage in a community? How do these differ between cultures?" Students are scored using a rubric based on active participation in the discussion and their use of outside sources, lectures and the text in building their arguments.

  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Haviland, W.A., H.E.L. Prins, B. McBride, D. Walrath. (2011) Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge, 13, Wadsworth
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Anthropology (Masters Required);Sociology (Masters Required);

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    03/16/1990
    Last Outline Revision
    10/29/2008
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    02/10/2012
    Board of Trustees
    03/08/2012
    State Approval
    03/13/2012
    UC Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    UC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    30 = Spring 2000
    IGETC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU GE Approval
    30 = Spring 2000
    CSU GE Approval Status
    Approved