Professor M. Leonor Monreal
Fullerton College, Department of Anthropology
Website: staffwww.fullcoll.edu/mmonreal, email:
Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8-9am & 1:30-3:30pm. Office: 1423-02(C.O.B.)
Voice Mail (714) 992-7496
Anthropology 105 F SYLLABUS
Fall 2010
· Course Description
Students will gain an understanding of the significance of culture and language in framing people’s worldview. Language will be looked at holistically including: a review of nonhuman primate communication studies, analysis of when humans acquired language, structural linguistic concepts, comparative and descriptive studies of language, sociolinguistic studies (looking at how gender, socioeconomic class, and ethnicity affect speech performance), language acquisition, and applied linguistic issues.
· Course Objectives: upon completion of this course:
· The student will acquire a deeper understanding of general aspects of linguistic anthropology.
· The student will be able to analyze the interrelation between language and culture as it pertains to the most well-known theories such as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, etc.
· Through the use of various films and research, the student will be able to ethnographically apply class concepts into real life situations and a deeper understanding of linguistically different people in our society.
· The student will increase cultural competence to apply to his/her daily life and social network
· Required material
1. Required Text: Language, Culture, and Communication by Nancy Bonvillain, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0135135680. 5th edition, 2008.
2. Note taking material (notebook, pen, etc.)
3. 3 Scantron sheets (882-E) & 3 Quizstrips
4. Possible attendance fee for a fieldtrip ($5 approx. e/a)
5. A notebook/journal for guided project (recommend a micro cassette recorder).
· Class assignments
A. Readings & Participation- Weekly reading assignments are listed under the schedule section of this syllabus. The student is required to read the assigned chapters before coming to class, this will aid in understanding the concepts and terms addressed in class. You must read the assigned material prior to coming to class for efficient group discussion.
B. Exams & Quizzes will cover material from lectures, class discussions, films, and assigned readings. The exams will have objective questions (such as multiple-choice, matching, true and false). For each exam you must brings a Scantron 882-E and a #2 pencil, quizzes will require a Quizzstrip, be sure to buy them in advance. TARDY STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN DURING ANY QUIZ OR EXAM to avoid distractions and delays for other students in the class, be sure to be on time. Make-up exams may be granted in emergency situations and the student must contact the instructor as soon as possible to make appointment. Late assignments will not be accepted. There will be three quizzes, and three exams (see schedule for dates and grading breakdown for points).
C. Ethnography of Communication- The term paper is an assignment that will require an observation of a formal or informal communication event. This assignment will be due at the end of the semester and each student will do a short presentation of their research to the class during our last week. More directions will be given during the first weeks of the semester. This assignment must be typed, it must follow an APA citation and bibliography, 12 size font, double-spaced, error-free (be sure to proof read) and should be between 5-10 pages, not including your notes section and bibliography. Worth 80 points of your grade.
· Grading Breakdown & Policy
3 Quizzes- 20 points each 60 points
3 Exams (100 pts. each) 300points
Ethnography of Communication 80 points
Class participation and exercises 60 points
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TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 500 points
Additional extra points possible:
Extra Credit 20 points
GRADING:
500 – 448 = A
447 – 398 = B
397 – 348 = C
347 – 298 = D
297 or less = F
Extra Credit Options (up to 10 points each) Total maximum - 50 points
· Film Review (instructor’s approval required)
· Practice with Languages,( Workbook chapters 3 & 4)
· Web Exercises (Workbook, offered in each chapter)
· Article Review (provided by the instructor or outside articles with instructor’s approval)
· Additional Guided project- if you choose to do both guided projects you can use one of them as extra credit (worth up to 50pts.)
· Class Field Trip (possible class fieldtrip, date to be announced)
· Attendance & Punctuality:
Attending class is key to your success in this class, your participation grade will be based on your participation in class activities, film questions and other. You are required to be on time for attaining and understanding the material discussed in class. Three tardies will constitute one absence, and over 20% may result in being dropped from the course. It is your responsibility to drop through admission and records. If you are absent be sure to get notes from other students in class in order to find out what you missed (DO NOT ask me). Please see me if you have any situations which may result in excessive tardiness or absences.
The students are required to be on time every class session. If an emergency of situation occurs causing a delay (parking, alarm clocks, children, pets, life, etc.), please be respectful to others and quietly find a sit in the back of the classroom. There will be a late sign in sheet by the door for people who are late to get credit for being in the class you must sign it to avoid being marked absent.
· Late Assignments & Make up exams
All assignments must be turned in on time in order to receive full credit; late assignments may be accepted in emergency situations (with documentation and notification within 24hrs.). All assignments must be turned into me IN PERSON, there will be no assignments accepted via email or dropped off at the mail box. Make-up exams may be granted on emergency situations only.
· Classroom Behavior
In any anthropology course, the key elements to effective learning are based on the freedom to express ideas without feeling threatened of being ridiculed. Additionally, many topics covered may arise questions that might challenge other people’s (or your own) beliefs. The following guidelines will ensure that the class provides a comfortable and respectful environment for all:
1. Be courteous to others by waiting your turn to speak
2. During lecture, do not interrupt by talking to others.
3. Cell phones must be turned off or on silent mode at all times, text messaging is not permitted during class time.
4. You must be awake during class or will be asked to leave.
5. There is no such a thing as a “dumb questions”
6. If you need to leave the class, please do so quietly, without disturbing other students.
7. Please arrive early to class.
8. Under Fullerton College policy, neither children nor visitors are allowed in class.
· Academic Honesty
As a college student, you are expected to follow these rules:
· DO NOT COPY ANY WORK, plagiarism is highly penalized, please see catalog for policy pertaining to plagiarism.
· Any talking, or other form of distraction during an exam may result in a failing grade and asking the student to leave for the remainder of the exam.
· Cheating during any exam or quiz may result in additional disciplinary actions by the college administrator. Please refer to the Academic Honesty section in the Fullerton College catalog for more information.
· Emergency Response Information: Please take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom, as well as study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of the existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, running out of the building can also be dangerous during severe earthquakes. During strong earthquakes, the recommended response is to duck-cove and –hold until the shaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and to others.
· ADA Statement:
Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Adaptive Services Center functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of the accommodations.
· Academic/College Policies
Please refer to the course catalog for a list of policies affecting students, including grievance procedures, attendance, change of address and name, course repetition, matriculation appeals procedures, etc.
Tentative Class Schedule
Week / Assigned Chapters / Participation & Articles / Exam/Assignment & Film1
8/16 & 18 / Preface & Chapter 1- Introduction / § Mini-ethnography / § Search of the First Language
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8/23 & 25 / Ch.2- The Form of the Message: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax & Semantics / · Examples of each of these from any language
3 & 4
8/30 & 9/1,8 (No Class on 9/6) / Ch.2- The Form of the Message: Manual Language & Nonverbal Comm. / § Nonverbal observation activity
§ Discuss- Body Art as Visual Language / § Nonverbal Communication Workshop- emblems
5
9/13 & 15 / Ch. 3- Language & Cultural Meaning / § Shakespeare in the Bush / § Quiz 1
§ Unlocking Language
6
9/20 & 22 / § No Class 9/20- Work on your assignment. / § Breaking the Maya Code
7
9/27 & 29 / Ch. 4- Contextual Components: Outline of an Ethnography of Communication / § Exam I
8
10/4 & 6 / Ch.5-Communicative Interactions / · Suite for Ebony / § My Fair Lady
9
10/11 & 13 / Ch.6- societal Segmentation & Linguistic Variation: Class & Race / · Whose Speech is Better? / §
10
10/18 & 20 / Ch.7- Language & Gender: English and English Speakers / · Rapport-Talk & Report-Talk / § Quiz 2
11
10/25 & 27 / Ch.8- Cross-Cultural Studies of Language and Gender / § A Cultural Approach to Male-Female Miscommunication / §
12
11/1 & 3 / Ch.9- Learning Language / § Unlocking Language
13
11/8 & 10 / Ch. 10- The Acquisition of Communicative Competence / · Genie, the Wild Child
· Exam 2-Ch.5-9 lectures, articles & films
14
11/15 & 17 / Ch. 11- Multilingual Nations / § / § CNN video clips
15
11/22 & 24 / Ch. 12- Bilingual Communities / · / ·
16
11/29, 12/1&6 / Ch. 13- Language & Institutional Encounters / · Song Lyrics- Free Speech
· Sticks & Stones / · Quiz 3
· Presentations
17 –
12/13 / FINAL EXAM / -Mon. 11am-12:50pm / § Final Exam- Ch. 10-13, lectures, articles & films
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