Course Syllabus

Anthropology 1

I. Identifying and Descriptive Information

A. Course Catalogue Description

1. Course Number: Anth 1
2. Course Title: General Anthropology
3. Course Description: A basic course to introduce students to the discipline of anthropology and its
four interdependent sub-disciplines, namely: physical anthropology, cultural
anthropology, archaeology and linguistic anthropology1
4. Prerequisite: None
5. Semester Offered: Offered every First Semester of an Academic Year
6. Course Credit: 3 units
7. Number of Hours: 3 hours/week

B. Course Goal

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Compare, contrast and relate the different fields in anthropology;
2. Describe how anthropology can be utilized and applied in various settings; and
3. Explain anthropologically human and biological variation through over space and time.

C. Course Outline

Teaching & Learning Assessment

Week Learning Outcomes TOPIC
Activities Tools
1-2 Define Anthropology I. Introduction to Anthropology  Lecture discussion  Discussion
Introduce History of  Video Presentation Forum
Anthropology
3-4 Basis of the 4-field tracks II. Overview of Cultural
in Anthropology Anthropology  Video Presentation  Discussion
Define Cultural  Lecture discussion Forum
Anthropology, and discuss  Quiz
its interests, methods
5-6 Define Archaeology, and III. Overview of Archaeology  Discussion
discuss its interests,  Video Presentation Forum
methods  Lecture discussion
7-8 Define Bio-Physical IV. Overview of Bio-Physical  Lecture Discussion  Discussion
Anthropology, discuss its Anthropology  Video Presentation Forum
interests, methods  Quiz

9-10 Define Linguistics, discuss V. Overview of Linguistics  Lecture Discussion  Discussion

its interests, methods Forum

11-12 Define Applied VI. Overview of Applied Lecture Discussion  Discussion

Anthropology, discuss its Anthropology Sample Field Work Forum
interests, methods  Field Work
Report

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13-14 Discuss the interrelations VI. Interrelations among the 4  Lecture Discussion  Discussion
of the 4-fields in fields in Anthropology  Group Work  Paper
Anthropology
15-16 Discuss the meaning of VII. Anthropology as Social  Lecture Discussion  Discussion
Anthropology as a Social Science  Video Presentation  Paper
Science

1. Course Requirements
Students will be evaluated based on the performance on the following course requirements:

1. Quizzes 40 – 50%
2. Exam 20 – 30%
3. Group Project 10 – 20%
4. Papers 20 – 30%
Total 100 %

D. Program Goals

(1) Demonstrate knowledge of the diverse sub-fields in Anthropology

(2) Appreciate Filipino historical and cultural heritage
(3) Demonstrate theoretical and methodological competencies
(4) Practice critical thinking
(5) Apply technique of Anthropological research and practice the principles of Ethics and social responsibility in
conducting research in at least one sub-field of Anthropology

E. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program objectives

L (Input is Provided), P (Practiced Competency), and O (Opportunity for Development)

Program Objectives*
Course Outcomes
A B C D E
1. Compare, contrast and relate the different fields in anthropology; L L P P L
2. Describe how anthropology can be utilized and applied in various settings; L L P P O
3. Explain anthropologically human and biological variation through over space and time. L L P O O

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of the diverse sub-fields in Anthropology

(B) Appreciate Filipino historical and cultural heritage
(C) Demonstrate theoretical and methodological competencies
(D) Practice critical thinking
(E) Apply technique of Anthropological research and practice the principles of Ethics and social responsibility in
conducting research in at least one sub-field of Anthropology

REFERENCES

Atkinson, P., A. Coffey, S. Delamont, J. Lofland, L. Lofland (2001). Handbook of Ethnography. Los Angeles: Sage.

Clifford, J., G. Marcus 1986). Writing Culture: The Poetics and Politics of Ethnography. Berkeley: UC Press.

Davies, C. (1999) Reflexive Ethnography: A Guide to Researching Selves and Others. New York: Routledge.

Ember, C., M. Ember, R. Melvin, P. Peregrine (2010). Anthropology. Pearson.

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Geertz, C. (1988). Works and Lives. The Anthropologist as Authors.

Hayase, S. (2003). Mindanao Ethnohistory Beyond Nations: Maguindanao, Sangir, and Bagobo Societies in East
Maritime Souteast Asia. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press .

Kottak, C. (2011). Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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