Anthropology

Writing  Assignment   ANTH  206-­‐71,  Spring  2021   Instructor:  K.R.  Thomas         Final  Written  Assignment     This  writing  assignment  requires  students  to  demonstrate  an  understanding  of  class  concepts.   The  final  written  assignment  should  be  between  500-­‐700  words  long  (approximately  2-­‐3   pages),  double  spaced,  12pt  font.  Only  word  documents  will  be  accepted.  No  cover  page  is   required.  Please  Include  your  name,  student  number  and  word  count  in  the  header.     Each  written  assignment  should  include:  

1.   Proper  Spelling,  Grammar  and  Citations   You  will  proofread  your  written  work.  Marks  will  be  deducted  for  grammatical  and   spelling  errors.  You  shouldn’t  need  to  cite  any  external  sources  unless  your  chosen  topic   isn’t  covered  extensively  in  course  content,  but  you  can  cite  any  class  resources   including  my  module  slides.  You  are  welcome  to  use  any  citation  style  you  choose,  but   be  consistent  throughout.  

2.   A  Clear  cohesive  argument!     I  expect  each  written  assignment  to  be  thorough  and  well-­‐organized.  You  are  required   to  comply  with  word  limits  since  it  will  encourage  clarity  and  conciseness,  a  hallmark  of   good  academic  writing.  Ensure  you  have  an  introduction  with  a  clear  topic,  and  a   conclusion  which  ties  it  all  together.  

3.   Use  of  Course  Material  and  Concepts   I  expect    3-­‐5  connections  to  concepts  or  ideas  from  the  course  in  reference  to  your   chosen  topic  (provide  specific  examples  of  anthropological  concepts,  theories,   arguments,  evidence  that  have  been  covered  in  class  or  text).  

4.   Originality.   What  do  you  want  to  tell  me  about  the  knowledge  you  have  acquired?    

  Suggested  topics      I  am  hoping  that  there  is  something  you  are  inspired  to  explore,  because  when  students  are   invested  in  a  paper  topic,  final  papers  are  much  more  interesting  to  read.  This  is  why  I  will   require  you  to  meet  with  me  during  scheduled  office  hours  to  discuss  your  topic  and  help  you   to  develop  and  refine  your  ideas,  if  needed.  I  realize  that  not  everyone  is  interested  in  this  kind   of  paper,  so  I  will  also  offer  some  suggestions  and  general  ideas  for  topics  below.     Specific  topics:  

•   Compare  and  contrast  two  assigned  films  using  the  anthropological  perspective.   •   Describe  the  processes  of  colonization  in  BC  and  some  of  the  impacts  on  First  Nations  in  

British  Columbia.  

•   Outline  the  way  that  First  Nations  relationships  with  archaeology  have  changed  since   contact,  giving  examples  from  class  sources,  but  framing  it  through  ideas  presented  in   Muckle  (2014).  

•   Compare  and  Contrast  two  class  sources  which  showcase  examples  of  First  Nations   asserting  their  Aboriginal  Rights.  

•   Has  any  of  the  class  material  inspired  you  to  look  differently  at  the  landscape  of  the  city   now  known  as  Vancouver?  Explain,  with  specific  details  of  which  sources.  

•   Write  a  book  review  of  People  of  the  Saltwater  (incorporating  the  anthropological   perspective).  

  General  ideas:  (I  can  help  you  develop  these  when  you  meet  with  me!)  

•   Fashion/Art  Wear   •   Filmmaking   •   Archaeology   •   First  Nations  and  industrial  development   •   Healthcare   •   Education  

  Each  film  evaluation  will  be  assessed  as  follows:     Introduction/Summary       7  mark     Incorporation  of  class  concepts   10  marks     Originality         5  marks     Grammar/Spelling       5  marks     Conclusion         7  marks     Office  Hours  meeting       1  mark     Assignment  total       35  marks    

Reminder:  this  assignment  is  worth  35%  of  your  final  grade.   You  should  plan  to  have  met  with  me  by  March  12,  2021.  

It  is  due  by  11:59pm,  April  14,  2021.   I  will  deduct  0.5  marks  for  each  day  your  assignment  is  late.