A History of Anthropology:
Anthropology 701
A Graduate Seminar at the University of Kansas
Franz Boas poses for a model of a Kwakiutl dancer
(ca. 1900).
Instructors:
Principal Aims of the Course
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Emphasizing the reading and interpretation of primary materials, rather
than syntheses
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Approaching anthropology holistically, with limited separation of subdiciplinary
approaches
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Encouraging discussion of the reading and topics over lectures
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Placing emphasis on themes over chronological development of the discipline
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Helping students to get a solid grounding in classic references and
key scholars
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Focusing on relevant concepts that resonate throughout the history of
anthropology
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Helping students to develop notes and materials that they can use in
the future
Final Grades for the Course
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Class participation - 25%
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This will be evaluated on the basis of written questions based on the
readings and regular participation in class discussions.
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An in-class midterm examination - 20%
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A written termpaper - 20%
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Details on this assignment will be handed out in class.
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A comprehensive, take-home final examination - 35%
Course Schedule
Readings
Student Email Directory
Relevant Links
E-mail Discussion List
To subscribe to the course e-mail discussion list for posting and receiving
messages about the history of anthropology, send the following message
to listproc@listproc.cc.ukans.edu
(leaving "Subject " blank):
subscribe BOAS-L Your Name
You will receive a message with instructions about the purpose of
the list and basic listserver commands.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please notify the instructor in advance if any of the scheduled exams
are conflict with the observation of religious holidays. Alternative dates
or makeup exams will be arranged. Other makeup exams will be granted only
to students who can present valid medical excuses for missing a scheduled
exam.
Students who anticipate problems with fulfilling course requirements
because of the way they see, hear, read, or get around campus should advise
the instructor within the first two weeks of class. Special arrangements
will be made in cooperation with staff at the Student Assistance Center
(864- 4064).
Grades for course assignments will normally be available one week
afteran assignment is due. Please do not ask for grades before one week
has elapsed!!! Grades will not be given over the phone. They will be made
available to students in person only if they can present a valid picture
I.D.
Cheating and plagiarism on tests or written assignments will not
be tolerated. Violators will be subject to full disciplinary action by
the University.
If you have comments or suggestions, send e-mail to John
W. Hoopes at hoopes@ukans.edu