Week 2 - How do I think like an anthropologist?
Overview: This week we examine how anthropologists work and think. By the end of the week you will:
- be familiar with anthropological theories in a historic context
- create a study guide for an anthropological theory as well as a biography for a prominent cultural anthropologist
- be familiar with the methods of cultural anthropologists
- understand some of the ethical issues facing cultural anthropologists working in the field
| Readings | CK: 2 ER: Scaglion SM: 2, 4, 5 |
| Lecture | Anthro Thinking Video | PPT only| MP3 | text Anthro Thinking 2 Video | MP3 (PPT included in previous PPT Methodology Video | PPT pnly | MP3 | text |
| Assignments | 7/1: Culture Map 7/1: Wiki-Pair Request 7/6: Visualizing Theory 7/5-6: Discussion Board |
| Study Questions | What are the basic tenets of the theories? What are the various field methods used? What is cultural relativism? What is the debate between relativism and intervention? |
| Optional Readings | Anthropological Theories: A Guide Prepared by Students for Students |
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