Welcome to IB Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Please view the syllabus for more information.
Why We Post
What are the effects of social media on social structure? Socialization? Cultural identity? Norm values?
Use this channel to help make sense of our changing social world.
Tierney and Chagnon’s Yanomani Case
How Napoleon Chagnon Became Our Most Controversial Anthropologist
Anthropology Community Upset Over Ethics Scandal / Isolated Indians were corrupted, writer says
Are Anthropologists a Dangerous Tribe?
To begin, read through these articles: Focus on ethics in the social sciences. Analyze the ethical concerns of Chagnon’s ethnographic work, Tierney’s work, and the response from the anthropological community. Students will work in small groups(four or less) to present their analysis. Analysis must include:
Literature Review/Summary of Sources: Synthesize the information, focusing on making meaning of the three articles.
Evaluation of Behavior (both Chagnon and Tierney): Was Chagnon’s research ethical? What ethical violations occurred? Did Tierney report on Chagnon’s work in an ethical manner?
Analysis of Ethics/Ethical Guidelines of the AAA: How did the ethical guidelines of the AAA impact Chagnon’s work? Tierney’s work?
Ethics in Anthropology Summary: How does an anthropologist remain ethical in the field?
Follow APA formatting when citing sources. Students must include two additional credible sources.
Projects may be in essay or presentation format, and MUST exhibit sound understanding of ethics in the social sciences.
Student projects are due September 5th. Students will work on this assignment 8/30, 8/31, and 9/4 in class.
Case Studies in Ethics
Read the 12 case studies. After reading the case studies, choose one case to analyze. How would you react in this situation? How would you resolve the ethical conflict? Make sure to give specific reasons why you decided on your solution to the dilemma. Label your post with the case number and your last name. Answer in the Ethics forum. After sharing your response, comment on peer responses.
AAA Principles of Professional Ethics
Read through the AAA Code of Ethics in preparation for the Internal Assessment.
“Shakespeare in the Bush”
“Shakespeare in the Bush” acts as an introduction into both ethnographic study and the construction of morality across cultures. After reading the article, review the information here.
Then navigate to the discussion forum for this article. You will be required to post a response, connecting the article to what you know about morality and/or the “us vs. them” perspective displayed within the article.
Define Culture
Read the various definitions of culture. With unique commentary and using a synthesized definition, explain the factors/patterns that define your culture from your current perspective.
“What is Anthropology” by Tim Ingold
Read excerpt here.
“Eating Soup without a Spoon” podcast
Listen here.
Creating an Edublogs site…
Creating a Blog…
Sign up for an EDUBLOG account at edublogs.org
Your username needs to be your first and last name. If that username is taken, ghs to the beginning of your name.
When you have activated your account, go to your dashboard. There, click on the My Class menu option.
In My Class, as to join GHSAnthro.
This week, I will post short videos and podcasts for you to evaluate. You will need to comment on one post with unique analysis, insight, or reflection. You must also post on another student’s comment, adding additional analysis or general reflection.
This first comment reflection is due on Friday, August 16th.