For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
ethnographic fieldwork, interview techniques, and participant observation.
SCCC
- Define and apply key anthropological concepts, including: culture, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and holism.
- Describe key anthropological methods, such as:
- Define the concept of culture and discuss specific examples of how it is learned, shared, and transmitted through symbolic systems including language.
- Demonstrate knowledge of different cultural traditions through ethnographic analysis.
- Identify and explain different anthropological perspectives on cultural change and continuity.
- Identify ways in which different aspects of culture, including environment, economy, kinship, the arts, politics, religions and other belief systems, are interrelated and integrated in a cultural system.
- Describe and give examples of the effects of colonialism and globalization on world cultures.
- The student will learn anthropological terminology, concepts, principles, and perspectives.
- The student will study differences and similarities between cultures.
- Students will learn how culture influences and guides the thoughts and behavior of people in different societies.
- Students will learn to analyze and understand the significance of cultural diversity.
- Students will learn basic strategies to minimize day-to-day conflict in their lives as members of our multi-cultural society.
- Students will learn the basics of writing essay questions.
- The student will exercise written expression on various short written assignments.
- What is Anthropology?
- What is Culture-generally?
- Anthropological Perspectives
- How Anthropologists Study Culture
- The Concept of Culture-In Depth
- Social Norms
- Aspects of Society
- Applied Anthropology
- Class discussion
- Lecture
- Videos
- Assigned reading
- Written assignments
- Textbook
- Some library materials
- Field trip (tentative)
- Films (tentative)
Outcome 1.
Their comprehension, critical analysis and ability to apply knowledge will be measured by classroom discussion, essay questions and writing assignments.
Outcome 2.
Outcome 3.
Outcome 5.
Outcome 7.
- Students will be required to read their textbook and any other assigned reading.
- Students will be required to engage in classroom discussion, write narratives and complete essay questions.
- Students will be required to engage in classroom discussion, write narratives and complete essay questions
- Critical thought outcomes will be measured by classroom discussion and essay written assignments and essay questions designed to encourage students to engage in factual, insightful, rational and evaluative analysis.
- Students will demonstrate their awareness and appreciation for diversity in class discussion, written assignments and exams.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.