1. |
The
course is conducted as a graduate seminar. This requires students to be familiar
with required readings which averages 150 pages per week. Readings are primarily
articles and book chapters. Many, but not all, will be discussed in
class. Supplementary readings are suggested for those who have special interest in a
particular topic or who are preparing for prelims in anthropology. Additional
readings for class papers will be suggested by the professor during students
meetings. Packets of required readings will be made available on a
week-by-week basis. |
2. |
One
coherent, well- structured class paper on a) a subject related to the themes covered in
class and negotiated between student and professor; or b) Two critical book
reviews on subject related to issues raised in class -- from books suggested as
supplementary reading or approved by the professor. Topics should be selected
by the 1st week of November. |
|
|
a |
length:
20 typed pages [or two 10 page book reviews] |
|
|
b |
due
date: before December 12th: this is a firm date. |
|
|
c. |
references:
to be included in AAA format. |
|
|
This
paper will be counted as 50% of the final grade. |
3. |
Critical
reviews of articles assigned to students in class. Students should be prepared to
give short, concise oral reviews of these articles in class. Students are
advised to speak from an outline and not read from the text. A written review (3-5
pages) will be expected the week following discussion of the theme in class.
Written reviews should be organized by subtitle and include: |
|
|
a. |
A brief
summary of the major points raised in the article (short illustrative quotes if you wish) |
|
|
b. |
Short
notes on methods used. |
|
|
c. |
Your
impression of the study presented. This should include strengths, critical comments,
and links to other articles discussed in class. It is expected that latter reviews
will reflect an increased depth of knowledge. |
|
|
d. |
Questions
the article raised for you/the class. |
|
|
|
* These summaries and
oral reports will count for 40% of your grade. (20% oral and 20% written). |
4. |
Class
participation: |
|
|
a. |
Class
discussion is required. You will be asked to comment on articles not assigned for
you to review. |
|
|
b. |
Field
assignment -- two or three short field assignments. This is generally a two-hour
exercise. You will be expected to write up and turn in your field notes. |
|
This
will comprise 10% of your grade. |