Summer 2019

RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Humanities 125 Introduction to Mexican Culture CRN#50052

Required Readings

Week 1 Maize worksheet: Arnold 2009; Ranere et al. 2009; Taube 1989
Week 2 The Coatlicue State: Boone 1999; Luna & Galeana 2016
Week 3 The Xochipilli: F.J. Carod-Artal 2011; Filip Tylis Et Al. 2014

Gloria Anzaldua's Borderlands
Anzaldúa Chapter 1
Anzaldúa Chapter 2

Extra Credit Readings

Anthropology 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology CRN 30236

COURSE DESCRIPTION (3.0 UNIT) Anthropology 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology examines the human cultural experience.  By way of the lesson plan (see below), students learn of the diverse cultural practices that have, and continue to shape the world we live in.  The course aims to challenge students to reflect on their own identities, and asks how they themselves integrate, and contribute to their own relevant settings.  In addition to learning about the theories and methods important to cultural anthropology, the course looks at cross–cultural diversity.  Students familiarize themselves with how people in different parts of the world obtain their food, exchange goods, organize themselves, strive for power, raise children, and worship.  The class emphasizes how cultural anthropology can help address modern social, political, and environmental issues that threaten the body, basic human rights, and peace.  Although the course is suited for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of the human experience across a broad range of cultures can take this course.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objective of the class aims to allow students a thorough understanding of cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, and the research methods that apply.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) Identify the major, universal, components of culture in different global settings; (2) Describe the concepts of ethnocentrism, relativism, etic, and emic perspectives; (3) Describe the major issues affecting ethnic and indigenous populations today; and (4) Explain how cultural anthropology can help address contemporary problems.

TEST MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW Test taking (five total) adheres to a strict exam schedule.  In the case of an absence whereby a student misses a test, a student may turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing test points.  In the case of the final poster presentation, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, are entitled to reschedule the presentation.  With regard to the syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to change the lesson plan at any time, as changes in lesson topics do occur commonly.

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on the "Student Page” link.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions and activities.  Roll WILL be taken daily, and attending class does amount to earning 100 possible points, 20% of ones’ final grade.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, 9^th Edition, by Gary Ferraro and Susan Andreatta, Wadsworth CENGAGE Learning, USA, ISBN: 9781111301514

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Rio Hondo College catalog.

Download Anthropology 102 Spring 2013 Syllabus (CRN - 30236)

Anthropology 101: Introduction to Physical Anthropology CRN 30232 and 30252

COURSE DESCRIPTION (3.0 UNIT) Anthropology 101: Introduction to Physical Anthropology is intended for students interested in expanding their knowledge of physical anthropology as a discipline.  Students follow a lesson plan that introduces the methods, techniques, and procedures used in physical anthropology research, by way of lecture, presentations, classroom assignments, laboratory practicums, and one visit to the primate exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo.  Theoretically based classroom lectures cover the topics of human evolutionary change and the ecological forces that cause them, the study of primate behavior, the assessment of human variation, and the identification and classification of the skeletal features of humans, non-human primates, and human ancestors.  Also included will be an exploration of cell structure and function, Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objective of the class aims to give students a comprehensive view of the evolution of the human species through the overview of theory, the fulfillment of assignments, the completion of lab exercises, and the examination of fossil replicas.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) explain the evolution of the human species, and the effects of the natural environment on human diversity, (2) identify the structural components of the skeletal system, and (3) explain the importance of cells and the genetic information they carry (DNA).

TEST MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW Test taking (five total) adheres to a strict exam schedule.  In the case of an absence whereby a student misses a test, a student may turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points.  In the case of Test 5, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, are entitled to reschedule the last exam.  With regard to the syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to change the lesson plan at any time, and changes as the course moves occur commonly.

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on "Rio Hondo Student Page”.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions and activities.  Roll WILL be taken daily, and attending class does amount to earning 100 possible points, 20% of ones’ final grade.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Introduction to Physical Anthropology, 2011-12 Edition, by Robert Jurmain, Lynn Kilgore, Wenda Trevathan, & Russell L. Ciochon, CENGAGE Learning, USA, ISBN 9781111297930

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Rio Hondo College catalog.

Download Anthropology 101 Spring 2013 Syllabus (CRN - 30232)

Download Anthropology 101 Spring 2013 Syllabus (CRN - 30252) 

ON-GOING EXHIBITS

Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasure of Ethiopia
Sunday, February 10 to Sunday, May 12, 2013

Extra credit opportunity! Ask me about it!

FYI:  I will be on-site @ the Bower's 3/3/2013 10:00am to 1:00pm, join me! TIPS: Carpool, pack lunch, arrive early, SAVE your admissions ticket, FREE on first Sunday of every month.

Anthropology 115L: Physical Anthropology Laboratory CRN 22561 (Cerritos College)

COURSE DESCRIPTION (1.0 UNIT) Anthropology 115L: Physical Anthropology Laboratory at Cerritos College, designed to complement the lecture course, is for students interested in expanding their knowledge of physical anthropology.  Students will be introduced to the methods, techniques, and procedures used in physical anthropology research, gaining practical experience by participating in laboratory activities and experiments employing the scientific method.  Laboratory exercises will include an assessment of the forces that affect evolutionary change, the observation of primate behavior, the assessment of human variation, and the identification and classification of the skeletal features of humans, non-human primates, and human ancestors.  Also included will be an exploration of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The goal of this class is to give students a comprehensive view of the evolution of the human species through the overview of theory, the completion of lab exercises, and the examination of fossil replicas.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) explain the evolution of the human species, and the effects of the natural environment on human diversity, (2) identify the structural components of the body, i.e., the skeletal system, and (3) explain the importance of cells, and the genetic information they carry (DNA).

TEST MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW None of the tests may be taken after the scheduled date.  In the case of an absence, a student should turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points.  In the case of the group practicum, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, will be allowed to make up this last assignment.  With regard to the syllabus, I reserve the right to change the lesson plan at any time, and changes as the course moves along should be expected.

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on the "Student Page” link.

ATTENDANCE & LAB PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions, activities, and exercises.  At the end of every class period, I check-off lab exercises for completion, and I do not except late lab work.  Lab exercises are worth 20 points each!  See the course grading scale and point’s breakdown. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Exploring Physical Anthropology: A Lab Manual & Workbook, 2^nd Edition, 2010, Suzanne E. Walker-Pacheco, Morton Publishing Company, Colorado, ISBN# 9780895828118.  An older version of this book MAY NOT be utilized, since we work with the most updated worksheets that come directly from the book.

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Cerritos College catalog.

Download Anthropology 115L Spring 2013 Syllabus (CRN - 22561)

Anthropology 115L: Physical Anthropology Laboratory CRN 22627 (Cerritos College)

Fall 2012 Los Angeles Zoo Primate Observation Trip 

Cerritos College – hUMANITIES & social Sciences

Anthropology 115L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Fall 2012–18 Week Track / F / 11:00 AM–2:00 PM / Social Science 220 / CRN 22627

COURSE SYLLABUS (download below)

(Updated 8/24/2012)

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Santiago Andres Garcia, MA / sgarcia@cerritos.edu / Office hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Social Science 220 / www.santiagoandresgarcia.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION (1.0 UNIT)  This laboratory course, designed to complement the lecture course, is for students interested in expanding their knowledge of physical anthropology.  Students will be introduced to the methods, techniques, and procedures used in physical anthropology research, gaining practical experience by participating in laboratory activities and experiments employing the scientific method.  Laboratory exercises will include an assessment of the forces that affect evolutionary change, the observation of primate behavior, the assessment of human variation, and the identification and classification of the skeletal features of humans, non-human primates, and human ancestors.  Also included will be an exploration of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES  The goal of this class is to give students a comprehensive view of the evolution of the human species through the overview of theory, the completion of lab exercises, and the examination of fossil replicas.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) explain the evolution of the human species, and the effects of the natural environment on human diversity, (2) identify the structural components of the body, i.e., the skeletal system, and (3) explain the importance of cells, and the genetic information they carry (DNA).

Cerritos and Rio Hondo College @ The LA ZOO

EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW None of the quizzes may be taken after the scheduled date.  In the case of an absence, a student should turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points.  In the case of the practicum, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, will be allowed to make up this last assignment.  With regard to the syllabus, I reserve the right to change the lesson plan at anytime, and changes as the course moves along should be expected.

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on the "Student Page” link.

ATTENDANCE & LAB PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions, activities, and exercises.  At the end of every class period, I check-off lab exercises for completion, and I do not except late lab work.  Lab exercises are worth 20 points each!  See the course grading scale and point’s breakdown. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Exploring Physical Anthropology: A Lab Manual & Workbook, 2^nd Edition, 2010, Suzanne E. Walker-Pacheco, Morton Publishing Company, Colorado, ISBN 9780895828118

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Cerritos College catalog.

DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

Anthropology115L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Laboratory CRN 22627

Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology CRN 70024

Rio hondo college – DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & social Sciences

Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3.0 Units)

Fall 2012–16 Week Track / M–W / 9:40 AM–11:05 AM / Science 334 / CRN 70024

COURSE SYLLABUS (download below)

(Updated 8/20/2012)

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Santiago Andres Garcia, MA / sgarcia@riohondo.edu / Office Hours: M–W 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, Room: Administration A209A / www.santiagoandresgarcia.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION (3.0 UNIT) Anthropology 102 (Rio Hondo College) examines the human cultural experience.  By way of the lesson plan (see below), students learn of the diverse cultural practices that have, and continue to shape the world we live in.  The course aims to challenge students to reflect on their own identities, and ask how they themselves integrate, and contribute to their own relevant settings.  In addition to learning about the theories and methods important to cultural anthropology, the course looks at cross–cultural diversity.  Students familiarize themselves with how people in different parts of the world obtain their food, exchange goods, organize themselves, strive for power, raise children, and worship.  The class emphasizes how cultural anthropology can help address modern social, political, and environmental issues that threaten the body, basic human rights, and peace.  Although the course is suited for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human culture, can benefit by taking this course.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objective of the class aims to allow students a thorough understanding of cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, and the research methods that apply.  By the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to (1) Identify the major, universal, components of culture in different global settings; (2) Describe the concepts of ethnocentrism, relativism, etic, and emic perspectives; (3) Describe the major issues affecting ethnic and indigenous populations today; and (4) Explain how cultural anthropology can help address contemporary problems.

EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW Quiz taking adheres to a strict exam schedule.  In the case of an absence whereby a student misses a quiz, a student may turn in the one extra credit assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points.  In the case of the final poster presentation, only students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or death in the family, are entitled to reschedule the presentation.  With regard to the syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to change the lesson plan at any time, and changes as the course moves occur commonly. 

STUDENT LOGIN To view the syllabus online and download any required class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and click on the "Student Page” link.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions and activities.  Roll WILL be taken daily, and attending class does amount to earning 100 possible points, 20% of one’s’ final grade.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, 9^th Edition, by Gary Ferraro and Susan Andreatta, Wadsworth CENGAGE Learning, USA, ISBN 9781111301514

CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, & SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Rio Hondo College catalog.

DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

Anthropology 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology CRN 70024