A104 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology英文精品课件.pdfVIP

A104: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Course Portfolio Heidi Bludau H. Bludau | A104 Course Portfolio | 1 Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Objectives 3 Problem 4 Intervention 4 Implementation 4 Basis for comparison 5 Assessment 6 Mini-ethnography 6 Exam questions 6 Extra credit 12 Last class assignments (film analysis and group project) 13 Conclusion 15 References 15 Appendix A– Syllabi 16 Fall 2010 17 Spring 201129 Appendix B – assignments42 Behavior Observation 43 Food diary and Autoethnography 45 Gender and family mini-ethnography 48 Film Analysis 51 “Congressional Hearing” 53 Extra Credit List 55 Optional 55 The Poverty/Obesity Nexus 56 Kinship Chart 58 Gender Concept Map 60 H. Bludau | A104 Course Portfolio | 2 Abstract This portfolio concerns teaching an entry-level anthropology course with a majority of non-majors enrolled. In the fall semester I recognized that student motivation was linked to student understanding regarding the course as a degree requirement. In the spring, I implemented a semester-long program of coaching students to create direct linkages between course material and their own personal and (future) professional experiences. I use two points of comparison. At the beginning of the semester, we can see that the sections are comparable due to student performance on their first assignment. I then compare student performance on an exam question at the end of the semester concerning their ability to transfer concepts and insights gained during the course of the semester and their potential careers. Students in the spring semester demonstrated a slightly higher desire to provide c