ANSO 103-03, Introduction to Anthropology, Fall 2007
Anthropology is not the study of “bizarre” human behavior; anthropology is rather the study of the range of normal human behavior. This course will explore this range.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 307-01, Sociology of Education, Fall 2006
Education is considered to be the primary means of realizing the American ideals of equality
and success. This course critically examines this idea from a sociological perspective by
looking at educational opportunities and outcomes on individual, interactional, and
institutional levels and by analyzing the roles class, race, and gender play in these processes.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 275-01, Social Theory, Fall 2006
The purpose of this seminar is to study classic and contemporary contributions to social theory and to explore how these contributions have informed the development and practice of anthropology and sociology. This course is being co-taught by an anthropologist and a sociologist in order to provide the interpretive perspectives of both disciplines. We will take turns lecturing and leading discussions, and participate in all seminar meetings.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Offic
ANSO 486-01, Senior Seminar. Spring 2006
The senior seminar is the capstone experience of your Anthropology/Sociology major. The main objective is for you to reflect on your major, specifically why you majored in Anthropology/Sociology, what role the major plays in your overall liberal arts education, and how the major informs your future as a professional and a citizen. Students will work on a semester long project on a topic that they want to investigate. This project will culminate in a research paper and presentation.,This syllabus
ANSO 105-01, Introduction to Sociology, Spring 2006
There are two primary objectives of this course, both of which are identified by our college’s new core curriculum: critical thinking and the ability to understand the “other.” These objectives will be pursued by studying the three classical theoretical orientations in sociology and then applying them to critically investigate a variety of social issues, including an issue you personally identify and focus on for your term research paper. In addition, you will learn fascinating theoretical
URBN 201-01 Introduction to Urban Studies, Spring 2006
This class is designed to introduce students to the discipline of urban studies and the topics it encompasses; expose students to the diverse issues and problems that face urbanized areas and their citizens; and provide a framework for examining and understanding how cities work and how they have developed over time.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 211-01, Women in Prehistory and Women Prehistorians, Fall 2005
The study of archaeological methods and theory will be pursued through a focus on women in prehistory, gender in archaeological theory, and women archaeologists. This course seeks to reconstruct women’s lives and roles in a range of ancient societies as they contributed to subsistence, technological innovation, symbolic and ritual activity and as they shared in or were denied social, political, and religious authority and power. It will also consider the intellectual history of gender studies
ANSO 205-01, Victims of Progress. Spring 2005
The class will undertake an examination of the interaction between industrial nations of the “developed” world and the tribal and peasant societies of the “developing” world. The course will focus on the increasing exploitation of these peoples, not only by the industrialized world, but, also, by “developing” world elites. The approach will be both historical and critical.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 346-01, Peoples of South America, Fall 2004
This course will be an introduction to the ethnography of South America with the primary focus on Amazonian peoples. The cultural, political, and historical contexts of their lives will be studied and discussed as they are played out in the tropical Amazonian environment. Close attention will be paid to that critical space where socio-political interaction takes place, history is made, and where their world and ours intersect and the future is negotiated/contested. Participatory learning is assu
ANSO 208-01, Pyramids and Palaces: Archaeology of "Complex" Societies, Fall 2004
This course is intended to be an introduction to the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology. This course will also explore current explanations and available data on two classic problem foci of archaeology: the origins of plant and animal domestication and settled life in the Old and the New World, and the origins of early states and urban centers in such areas of the world as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica and South America.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office
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Real World Applications
Real-World Applications
O Panama
'O Panama,' 1985, a video drama, was created by James Benning, based on a story by Burt Barr. A series of short images or vignettes, some of which are repeated, build to tell the story of a feverish man (Willem Dafoe) in a city apartment remembering time he spent in Panama, probably as a soldier. The suggestion is that as he endures the fever, he is visited by recollections, visualizations, and hallucinations of other places and events. Early on in the work, words describing but not pinpointing
3.4 Biological approaches Certain kinds of psychological disturbances may be seen as ‘malfunctions’ of the brain. If a psychological problem has an obvious biological explanation, then it may be possible to direct therapeutic approaches at this level. However, as we have seen, it is difficult to identify precise biological causes for complex psychological phenomena. Even if this were possible, it would not always be practicable to use treatments to change the underlying biological factors. Genetic ‘exp
Polar Orbiter: Fly Up to 4 Possible Landing Sites (Primary in Green, Secondary in Yellow)
Mars true color Viking sphere rotating to four potential Polar Lander landing sites (primary in green, secondary in yellow)
Using the General Social Survey to Investigate Social Relationships
In the first part of this exercise, students will learn (1) how to do preliminary data analysis using the General Social Survey (GSS); and (2) how to examine relationships between social constructs empirically. To carry out this study, whey will follow the basic procedures in social research and apply the concepts and techniques that have been discussed in class.
Chicken Skeleton - Ball and Socket Joint (Wing)
The chicken has large feet because it spends so much of its time on the ground. The ball and socket joints and hinge joints allow the chicken to move its leg. It uses its sharp claws mainly for defense against predators.
A Study of Trees
Facts about trees, plus activities that encourage children to observe, study and learn the functions of deciduous and evergreen tree parts.
