Anthropology

Do \”things\” have agency? Within the realm of ontological studies in anthropology, particularly in archaeology, there is discussion about the life histories of things and the role they play in directing and being directed by human social action. Look around the room you find yourself in and select a thing. Describe it, and then discuss […]

The first movie is \”Jump at the Sun\” Take notes on the film so you can refer to them. Write down your favorite Quotes from this film. https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprimo.seattleu.edu%2Fpermalink%2Ff%2F12np5b3%2FCP99586747401868&data=04%7C01%7Cphinneyh%40seattleu.edu%7C3a12c527ea8c423c3b3708d9cecb998a%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C637768196104091458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KP3X7GjaDUvgoJCDhsmFwHrBgjFAQ9Epi8lx6ZCBcYI%3D&reserved=0 The second film is \”Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People\”. Write down your favorite quotes from this film https://seattleu.instructure.com/courses/1601913/modules/items/17448603 Through a

development of slums —–TOPIC Find and research a case study/profile for any urban problem of your chosing. The urban problem must clearly intersect with human interests or activities or debates. Any issue or case study related to gentrification, uneven development, urban design and human rights is a good example of this. Make sure you clearly

Read Kipling’s poem below carefully. Is this simply bald-faced racism cloaked as obligation? Think about why \”white men\” are undertaking this \”burden\”. How and why do schemes such as those put forward by Lubbock and Morgan echo these same sentiments? How is the manifest destiny an example of the “white man’s burden”? To what extent

Pick a topic that relates to Physical Anthropology. Almost any topic is allowed as long it fits in the scope of the class and is from chapters 1-5. If you are unsure if your topic fits please ask me. If you turn in a paper that is unrelated to class, you may receive a severe

In a brief summary (minimum 250 words double-spaced) what are the fundamental changes in Archaeology that can get us closer to a probable past (the precise actual past being always unknowable) and prevent a repeat of the hoaxes and misconceptions seen in the Cardiff Giant and Piltdown cases?

The Discussion Board topics are designed to add greater insight/interest to the course and provide and opportunity for you to interact with each other. A minimum of 2 posts by you are required: 1 pertaining to your thoughts, a For this first Topic #1, I have listed 2 options for you. You may comment on

Be sure to include creative examples wherever they may be appropriate and provide a title for each of your essay responses. Write in response to all of the following: < Part 1 Provide an overview of the Hindu caste system. Give examples. < Part 2 Describe and differentiate the concepts of productivity and displacement as

Recently you have been learning about the concept of \”race\” from a biological perspective, and this week I posted an item in the Announcement area for Week 7 with a link to the current statement on Race by the American Anthropological Association (AAA), the largest professional organization for working anthropologists today

Instructions: Consider your strategies for getting healthy or staying healthy. In a 4-6 page paper, answer the following questions: 1) Whom do you consult for health information? (examples- parent, doctor, pharmacist, religious figure, literature, friend, etc.). 2) How does culture shape how you receive and interpret information and communication about health, disease, and illness? 3)