Think
of the different groups that you currently belong to (or belonged to
until recently). Examples of groups are family, household, sports team, work,
fandom, religious-based, faith, online gaming, high school, college, etc.
Remember, all groups we belong to have their own culture. This essay will bring together your personal experiences as a member of a specific group while
discussing these experiences in an anthropological way.
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USE your class notes to make sure that you understand the concepts
mentioned above.
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Note that this essay is about only ONE group you belong to.
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Nothing
needs to be referenced (my class notes, or the knowledge you have gained).
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There
is no word limit, so don’t worry about. Please try to follow the structure I
provide.
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You
can use the “I” and “my”. Be detailed, and show you
understand the course content.
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You
do not need a reference list.
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Submit
by MIO as WORD or PDF attachment.
INTRODUCTION
(2 PARAGRAPHS)
Explain in detail what
the word culture means and how we explored this concept in class. Make sure to
emphasize that different human groups have their own culture.
Present the essay and
its main purpose. Remember that this essay aims to show how the concepts we learned in
class are relevant to better understand many aspects of your life.
Use anything from
CHAPTER 20 in the book anywhere within the introduction. . For info from the
book, reference the book as such === (ch. 3, p. 47).
MAIN
BODY (7 PARAGRAPHS)
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Discuss 2 values shared within a group and explain why they are
important.
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Discuss 2 examples of how the culture is learned in the group (identify
examples of some of these: instruction, imitation, trial / error, punishments,
rewards, reverse mentoring).
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Discuss 2 symbols, what they mean, and how they are used.
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Discuss 2 adaptive elements and 1 maladaptive element in the culture of
the group.
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Discuss and describe 2 rituals and / or rites of passage that take place
in the group.
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Discuss 2 elements that
relate to language found within the
culture of the group.
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Discuss 2 element that
relate to kinship OR to gender (or 1 for kinship and 1 for gender) found within
the culture of the group.
CONCLUSION
(2 PARAGRAPHS)
Discuss how
anthropology is useful in understanding humanity. Conclude by explaining how
your anthropological description of the various groups you belong allows for a
better understanding of human unity AND diversity.
Use anything from
CHAPTER 3 in the book anywhere within the conclusion. For info from the book,
reference the book as such === (ch. 20, p.447).
I included the textbook for chapter 3 and chapter 20 or any other information, it doesn’t need outside information. i also included the class notes about culture, language, and kinship which is all i have. the group could be family or anything else that is simple and included in the notes. it could be the simplest essay i just need all the information included and no plagiarism, only from what i sent.
