Continue exploring the cultural group you selected in Module 3 (paper 1). In paper 2, you will be exploring disease, illness, healing, and kinships for that same cultural group. Paper 2 must answer the following: a. Provide a title to your paper; the title should include the name of the cultural group selected. b. Research […]
Category Archives: Anthropology
What do they think a stereotypical anthropologist is based on those depictions?
If you began this course not really knowing what anthropology was, you’re not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about anthropology as portrayed in the media, in films, and a general lack of information all around. We will explore those problems in this paper. Below, I’ve outlined one way that you can break the […]
Explain the specific language ideology or ideologies that it reflects?
Explain the specific language ideology or ideologies that it reflects? It is easier to learn Chinese if you come from a Chinese family
Explain how this discovery is important for the scientific community.
Human Evolution 101 Assignment 2: Physical Anthropology Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to review a scientific magazine article about a recent (last five years) evolutionary discovery about human ancestor or hominid evolution (dating to the Mesolithic or earlier). Background: As articulated in the textbook, new fossil evidence can cause a scientist to review […]
Explain the types of WMD that are readily available to terrorist groups and explain the toxicity of the agent.
In a 200-300 word essay, elaborate on the history of WMD (weapons of mass destruction) and the types of WMD. Make sure to answer all the following questions in detail and cite your sources. Analyze the history of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), biological weapons, chemical weapons, and nuclear weapons and the future threat of […]
What would be some potential benefits of the use of modern media to the modern nurse?
a 1-to-3-page reflective essay, consider how anthropologists study modern media, and consider how you, in your nursing career, see yourself using modern media professionally. Think critically, as anthropologists do. First, describe in your essay how anthropologists study modern media. Then, apply those observations regarding ways anthropologists study modern media and describe ways nurses do or […]
What is Martin Gardner’s argument for the objectivist view of art?
What is Martin Gardner’s argument for the objectivist view of art? Do you agree? Why or why not? Use Vaughn’s textbook to help you explain Gardner’s theory and its strengths and weaknesses. Choose an object, performance, or piece of writing as an example, and explain whether Gardner’s theory would classify the object as Art. Do […]
Do you believe that she saw a spirit? If so, why? If not, why not?”
address the following prompt: “How do you (personally and academically) make sense of Edith Turner’s experience (as written about in “A Visible Spirit Form in Zambia”)? Do you believe that she saw a spirit? If so, why? If not, why not?” write a 200-word response to this prompt, due this Thursday, September 29th, at 11:59 […]
Discuss the notion of skill from anthropological or sociological perspectives.
Topic: Forum Discussion Using academic references in the course, discuss the notion of skill from anthropological or sociological perspectives. Try to identify how the usage of “skill” differs, expands on or connects with its usage in the labour market or in educational/training settings. (200-2cho50 words; not including references) Articles: Epilogue Envisioning Skills: Insight,Hindsight, and Second […]
Compare and contrast the observed behaviors with those of human beings.
Topic: Primate Behavior Report This assignment has three parts that follow the scientific method: 1. Prepare for the observation; 2. Observe primates in videos; 3. Report the findings. Supplies Needed Internet connection Access to Youtube Primate Observation Playlist – Use this link to access the Primate Observation Videos Observation Worksheets Relevant Learning Resource Jaffe, Karin […]
