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ck two of the following questions to answer. 2-3 double-spaced pages per

question (approx. 600-800 words). Be sure to use specific, concrete

examples/ideas from the readings. Proofread! Review the grading rubric in

syllabus. Late submissions will affect the final grade. 

2. Malinowski argued that the primary goal of the anthropologist is “to grasp

the native’s point of view, his relation to life, to realize his vision of his

world” (p 25). How does he suggest anthropologists go about this? What

methodological approaches does he propose, and why? Be as specific as

possible. Using one of the following readings as an example, briefly explain

why this goal is so difficult: “Body Rituals of the Nacirema,” “Shakespeare

in the Bush,” “Deep Play: the Balinese Cockfight,” “Grief and the

Headhunters Rage.” How might the author of the example you chose

critique Malinowski?

3. How would Cattelino and Muehlmann respond to the claims that the

Seminoles and the Cucapa (respectively) are losing their culture? Explain

some of the ways in which the Seminoles in Florida and the Cucapa in El

Mayor maintain and express their cultural identity in the face of external

governmental and economic pressures? Use specific examples. 

Writing and Submission tips:

*Work cited page is not necessary, unless you quote outside sources.

However, in-text citations are required. (Author(s), Page#).

*This is open book, but not a group assignment. Do not work with your

classmates or friends.

*Review the Academic Integrity Code

*Proofread

*I am not interested in your opinions. Show me that you understand the

author(s)’s arguments and that you understand the evidence being used.

* Avoid long block quotes. Keep quotations limited to key phrases or

arguments (no more than 30 words). Do not string together quotes. Try to

describe concepts in your own words (but this does not mean you should

make vague generalizations). When quoting from a text, include the author’s

last name and page number in parentheses.

*Avoid broad-sweeping generalizations or grandiose claims. Be specific!

* Use concrete examples from the text.

*You will not be penalized for writing slightly more than 800 words, but try

to be concise.