Anthropologists are interested in framing broad hypotheses about
human behavior. In order to do this, it is imperative to use
examples from multiple cultures to ensure that their conclusions
are not grounded in a single case.
In this assignment, you will be taking on the role of an
ethnologist, using multiple ethnographic accounts to study human
behavior and culture.
Do the following:
- Identify two to three societies to compare such as African,
Indian, Chinese, Korean, or Native American. Please note that these
are suggested societies; you may choose something not on this
list.
- Choose one aspect of human culture discussed in the
course:
- Domestic life and kinship
- Subsistence and economy
- Religion
- Culture change
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library
resources, and the Internet, write a research paper to include the
following:
- Describe the background information of each of the societies
you have chosen. You need not analyze this background information,
only provide details regarding these societies.
- Analyze the aspect of human culture you selected for each of
the societies.
- Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between
the societies in relation to the topic you chose—for example,
standard of living, education, or employment opportunities.
- Summarize and address human behavior in relation to your topic
and based on your examples.
- Address the realities of life for the cultures you have
examined.
- Examine some of the social problems and public policy issues
that become apparent.
Your paper should have a title page as well as an introduction
section. This introduction section should include the societies you
selected as well as the human culture aspect you will be discussing
and why it is relevant to anthropology. As an anthropologist, use
relevant anthropological terms in your analysis.
Support your statements with examples and scholarly
references.
Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to
citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
By
Monday, October 27, 2014, deliver your assignment
to the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
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Maximum Points
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Write an introduction of the topic you chose and describe why it
is relevant to anthropology.
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12
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Write background information on the 2–3 societies.
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32
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Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between
the societies in relation to the topic you chose.
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100
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Summarize and discuss human behavior in relation to your topic
and based on your examples.
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92
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Writing Criteria
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA Elements (24)
Style (8)
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64
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Total:
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300
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