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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2019 through Summer 2020
- Course Number:
- ATH 208
- Course Title:
- Ethnocentrism, Ethnography, and Ethology
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Examines classic and contemporary ethnographies selected from different areas of the world from an anthropological perspective. Considers the ethics of anthropological research and the effect of anthropological fieldwork on indigenous communities and cultures. Covers anthropologists' role in the field as advocates and activists as well as scientific observers. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should able to:
- Use an understanding of anthropology to analyze and compare classic and contemporary ethnographies selected from different areas of the world.
- Describe how culture and ethnicity impact personal identity.
- Discuss how cultural bias and ethnocentrism functions to promote cultural marginalization at local, regional, national, and global levels.
- Identify ethical issues related to fieldwork and the role of the anthropologist.
Social Inquiry and Analysis
Students completing an associate degree at Portland Community College will be able to apply methods of inquiry and analysis to examine social contexts and the diversity of human thought and experience.
Aspirational Goals
Students will apply the knowledge gained in this class to their own lives in order to become more culturally aware and accepting. They will also gain a better understanding of globalization, cultural marginalization and fieldwork ethics.
Course Activities and Design
Course Activities may include any of the following:
- readings
- lectures
- discussions,
- ethnography exercises
- fieldwork experiences
- presentations
- guest speakers
- film viewing
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Outcome Assessment Strategies may include any of the following:
- exams,
- quizzes,
- short papers
- fieldwork reports
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Course Content:
Themes:
- world ethnography
- culture in the global setting
- ethnographic diversity
- cultural contrasts
- impacts of cultural change
- Concepts
- culture
- ethnography
- cultural relativism
- globalization
Issues:
- cultural adaptation
- cultural relativism
- ethnocentrism
- cultural marginalization
- globalization
- gender
- environmental change
- Competencies and Skills:
- read and write at the college level