When I began teaching at The College at Brockport, SUNY over eight years ago, I wanted my students in my Introduction to Cultural Anthropology class to have the experience of using eHRAF in researching their…
Instructions for the short paper In an effort to improve both your writing and your grasp of cultural anthropology, I have assigned a short paper as part of the requirements for this course. The paper…
Cultural views on medicine and medicinal systems vary widely. For example, a Western doctor may diagnose an illness as being caused by germs and prescribe penicillin as cure, a traditional healer may interpret an illness…
Adapted from eHRAF Teahing Exercise Dwellings by Carol Ember Download In-Class Activity PDF PowerPoint Summary In this exercise, you will explore the differences in dwelling size between matrilocal and patrilocal households. Exercise Details ● Time:…
Level I Art practices vary drastically across societies, especially in terms of accessibility. Using the “ADVANCED SEARCH” function, in the ‘Add SUBJECTS’ box select all OCMs (major subjects) under the category ‘Arts’ (530). Then, in…
(Including guidelines for writing a paper using eHRAF) Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 AM- 1 PM or 3-4:30 PM Fall 2009 ANT 100.01 or 100.02 Course Description This course covers the basics of cultural anthropology, which…
For this assignment, you are to create a 5-7 page paper investigating some aspect of cultural anthropology. You may find it easiest to start with one of the topics we will be covering over the…
Cultural views on medicine vary widely; sometimes they even clash. Whereas an American doctor might view a common cold caused by germs, a faith healer in Asia or Africa might attribute the cold to evil…
Adapted from Teaching eHRAF Exercise Topics in Medical Anthropology, Section 5: Ethnobotany and its Medical Uses by Christiane Cunnar Download In-Class Activity PDF PowerPoint Summary This exercise asks you to explore ethnobotanical practices related to…
View Online: Interactive Slideshow Group Project Instructions | Essay Instructions Download: Note to Instructors | Text Syllabus | Syllabus Slideshow Group Project Instructions | Essay Instructions Dr. Francine Barone | francine.barone@yale.edu Human Relations Area Files…