Introduction to Anthropology

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Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 1102

• Robert E. Rhoades
• Baldwin Hall 105 J/K
• 542-3141
• Office Hours Tues. / Thurs. 2-3 PM

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Instructors Qualifications

• Deep interest in Anthropology
• Wide range of experience in other cultures
• Professional preparation

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Course Organization

• The Major Transformations
• Biological evolution of the humanoid form
• Development of culture
• Domestication of plants and animals
• Development of complex society and civilization
• Evolution of the modern world system

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Topics to be Covered

• Scope of Anthropology
• Our place in nature
• Digging the past Archeology
• Emergence of Homo sapiens
• Issues of biological (racial) variation
• Development of human culture
• Evolution of civilizations
• Globalization and human culture
• How anthropology benefits humankind

Focus will be on non-western societies and
people
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Class Policies

• Class attendance required
• Arrive on time and stay for full class
• Put away newspapers, turn off cell phones, and
  focus on class
• University academic honesty policy strictly
  enforced http//www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/
  culture_honesty.htm
• Learn and have fun !

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Grade Distribution

• 1. 90-100...........A (270 points and above)
• 2. 80-89.............B (240 - 269)
• 3. 70-79.............C (210 239)
• 4. 60-69.............D (180 209)
• 5. 59-below......F (179 and below)
• 4 exams. Drop your lowest score of 1st three
  exams. The fourth exam is required.

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Web Resources

• WebCT ANTH1102 (Rhoades)
• Use myID in http//webct.uga.edu to log in
• Mirror site
• http//lanra.anthro.uga.edu/courses/anth1102
• Grades and other sensitive information will be
  posted only on the class WebCT

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Textbook
Haviland, William, Herald Prins, Dana Walrath,
and Bunny McBridge. 2004. AnthropologyThe Human
Challenge. 11th Edition. Belmont, CA
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning