Course Syllabus

 

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ANT 3241 : Magic, Ritual, and Belief

University of Central Florida : College of Sciences : Department of Anthropology 

Three (3) Credit Hours

Instructor Information 

	Instructor: Rachael Root Office Location: Howard Philips Hall 309 Office Hours:  By appointment in Webcourses Chat or  Zoom Department Phone: (407) 823-2227  Digital Contact: rachael.root@ucf.edu Webcourses Inbox
<Under Construction>	Graduate Teaching Assistant: Office Hours: By appointment only Digital Contact: Webcourses Inbox

Course Information

• Term: Fall 2021
• Course Number & Section: ANT 3241 - 0W60
• Course Name: Magic, Ritual, and Belief
• Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
• Class Location: Online
• Course Modality: W

Course Description

This is a sophomore-level, middle-division course designed to familiarize students with anthropological perspectives on religion and the supernatural. In this class we will examine topics such as types of belief systems, religious specialists, rituals and symbols, religious use of drugs, divination and magic, witchcraft and sorcery, the occult and revitalization movements. Most course information will pertain to traditional non-Western cultures. This is neither a comparative religions class nor a theology class. Students may be exposed to topics that challenge their own established beliefs. Accordingly, topics in the class are best approached with an open mind and an expectation of exploration. This course is not intended to push a particular point of view, to challenge or belittle your personal beliefs, or as a place for religious recruitment.

Learning Outcomes

As an introduction to the anthropology of religion, this course will survey a variety of global belief systems and related issues:

• You will learn about the history, theories, and methods of cultural anthropologists' study of religion
• You will compare various belief systems and changes over time
• You will explore the concepts of witchcraft, magic, ethnomedicine, and drug use
• You will examine differences among practitioners and their methods
• You will analyze how systems of belief frame and impact everyday life

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE): Career Readiness Competencies

This course will provide you knowledge and skills related to the Career & Self-Development Competency. These skills will help prepare you in securing internship or employment opportunities. This is also a great opportunity to take what you are learning in this class and see how it will help you in your chosen career! You can learn more about these competencies and how to include them in your resume at UCF Career Services: career.ucf.edu | 407.823.2361 or by visiting the Career Readiness website at: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.

Career & Self Development Competency

What it is: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.

This course will help you develop the Career & Self-Development Competency through class assignments. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own beliefs in the Photovoice assignment; develop your writing skills in the three essays, learn to prepare for an interview in Critical Questions, and practice doing a targeted search in the Society for Anthropology of Religion's peer-reviewed journal. While these assignments are focused on anthropology academic careers, the skills are broadly applicable to all majors and for both personal and professional development. After all, we interact with diverse persons every day!

By reading these chapters, listening to the lecture videos, and completing the assignments, you will learn about a wide variety of belief systems from around the world. This will enable you to expand your awareness of difference, which will facilitate your ability to form relationships with future friends and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, geographies, languages, and cultures.

Course Format

The format of this course is completely online and is accessed through Webcourses. All content will be delivered in modules through Webcourses. You are responsible for all material presented in Webcourses as well as the readings from your text. Links to videos, articles, podcasts, and other websites will be provided to supplement the material presented in the modules and to help you complete your discussions and exams.

Course Expectations for You and Me

It is my sincere hope that you find this class interesting, engaging, challenging, and useful not only in your future careers but in all aspects of your daily life. To this end I try to be available for questions, comments, and discussions about topics related to class material, the discipline of anthropology, or my professional experiences (such as conference presentations, graduate school, etc.). I encourage you to contact me to make an appointment to chat!

If you want me to provide you with a letter of recommendation, my requirements are:

• A final grade between an A and C in this course
• A conversation in Zoom to get to know you, your career goals, and what you need the letter for
• At least two weeks advanced notice before the letter is due
• Clear directions about where/how to submit the letter

I also understand that you may be anxious to receive grades and feedback promptly. Your assignments graded within a reasonable amount of time and will include specific and useful feedback. However, please note that there are 160 of you but only two of us! Grading your assignments will take time. I ask for your patience and understanding. If there is some reason I or the TA are unable to complete grading within a reasonable timeframe (such as illness, injury, or extended loss of power), I will make an announcement and keep you updated. Remember that you are always welcome to message us or make an appointment to Zoom with us if you'd like to solicit more detailed feedback.

A major difficulty with online communication is a lack of visual and audial context. This can cause miscommunications (i.e. thinking a joke is actually an insult). This is especially true in contexts of discussion posts; please be aware of this and review your responses before posting them. It is a good idea to keep posts professional and polite; remember to respond to the content of the post and not to the person; please refrain from ad hominem, offensive, or argumentative language. I hope you have the opportunity to fully engage in debate and discussion - which I encourage! - but ask that you be alert to how your words could be interpreted. Please review UCF's policies in the "Discrimination and Harassment" section below and in UCF's Golden Rule Handbook at https://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/.

One major expectation I have of you is this: let me or the TA know if you are struggling! We are not mind readers, but we do want to help you succeed in this class! If you are having a hard time with the reading, understanding the content, or completing assignments on time, let us know! We can work something out to give you the best possible opportunity to earn the grade you want. I expect you to reach out to us so we can reach out to you :)

Contacting Your Instructor

I check for emails and messages several times a day. However, I am also a student and there are blocks of time when I will not be able to check for messages. Therefore, during the week, please give me at least 24 hours to respond to your message. If you are unable to contact me in an emergency, you can contact the anthropology department at (407) 823-2227.

During weekends (Saturday & Sunday), I usually check for messages at least once a day; however, I may not be able to respond immediately. Please give me between 24 and 48 hours to respond to a message sent on the weekend. During weekends that include an exam due date, I will check for messages more frequently to facilitate your successful exam completion and will respond as soon as possible.

Office Hours

Since this is an asynchronous online course, using Webcourses conversations (Inbox) or email should be your go-to method of contacting me. I am happy to set an appointment to talk in real-time using Webcourses Chat (for instant text messaging) or Zoom for video and audio conversations. If you are only able to meet during evenings or weekends, I am happy to oblige! While I have evening classes, I am willing to work with you to find a time that works for us both. Please contact me to make an appointment.

What are office hours for? Lots of things! You can ask me questions about class content, theory, the discipline of anthropology, anthropology careers, internship and fieldwork opportunities... just about anything having to do with anthropology! You can also request advice and tips on how to complete assignments and request clarification about grading expectations and procedures. If a personal issue arises that hampers your ability to do the work of this class, we can talk about ways to help you catch up - moving deadlines, completing alternative assignments, or even taking an "Incomplete" or "Medical Withdrawal." If you are not sure if I can help you - ask me! If I cannot help you, I may be able to direct you to someone who can.

COVID-19

I recognize and understand the difficult times we are all in. The COVID-19 pandemic impacts us all in many ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, academically, and professionally. I will work with you on challenges you may be encountering and to provide support to help you succeed. However, please keep in mind that I will hold you accountable, especially in terms of class participation and contributions.

UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

If I become ill during the semester, there may be temporary changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any temporary alterations to this course.

Students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19. Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made.

Course Materials and Resources

You will need consistent access to Webcourses and the Internet for this class. You may consider downloading the Canvas Student app for your smartphone to monitor class communications (inbox messages, announcements, grade updates, etc.). The app is available through the Apple and Google Play app stores. This app is helpful if you need to message me through Webcourses Inbox in the event of a power or Internet outage.

Required Textbook: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion (Ninth Edition)
	Available in the campus bookstore and through several websites for purchase or rental. NOT AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. Paperback: 512 pages Authors: Pamela A. Moro Publisher: McGraw Hill Edition:  Ninth Edition (2012) ISBN-10: 0078034949 ISBN-13: 978-0078034947 Older versions: Use at your own discretion. I cannot provide support or assistance if you chose to use an older version of this text.
Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Features of the ninth edition include new study questions and articles, as well as updated discussions on religion, illness, healing, and death. (McGraw Hill)

Assignment Submissions

My approach is to give smaller and more frequent assignments to make it easier for students to improve their grades over time. As Webcourses is a secure server, I will post all grades in Webcourses. All assignments will be submitted via Webcourses and must be accessible across computing platforms. Your instructor uses a Windows-based PC; if you are using an Apple system, please make sure to export your papers into .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. There are computers available for use in the library. Laptops and tablets may also be checked out from the library for up to seven days at a time. To check availability please visit the library's home page at http://library.ucf.edu/. 

Attendance/Participation

As an online class, attendance will not be an explicit part of the grade. However, timely completion of course assignments and activities is expected and will be monitored for administrative attendance purposes. If an extended absence is unavoidable, be prepared to show supporting documentation at your instructor's request. The Undergraduate Catalog states, “Reasons for acceptable absences may include illness, serious family emergencies, special curricular requirements (e.g., judging trips, field trips, professional conferences), military obligations, severe weather conditions, and religious holidays.” If you are absent for an extended period, I am willing to work with you and arrange ways for you to catch up to the class. Please provide notice in advance whenever possible and provide supporting documentation upon request.

Being prepared means having reviewed and/or read the assigned materials, completing the assigned activities and assessments, and contacting your instructor with questions or concerns that are not addressed in course documents. Taking notes, participating in optional discussion boards for study purposes, and exploring provided optional resources is strongly encouraged.

Make-Up Assignments

For Authorized University Events, Co-curricular Activities, or Religious Observances:

Students who represent the university in an authorized event or activity (for example, student-athletes) and who are unable to meet a course deadline due to a conflict with that event must provide the instructor with documentation in advance to arrange a make-up. No penalty will be applied. For more information, see the UCF policy at https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/4-401.pdf.

Students must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religious observance. For more information, see the UCF policy at https://regulations.ucf.edu/chapter5/documents/5.020ReligiousObservancesFINALJan19.pdf.

For Other Late Submissions:

All assignments are due by the date displayed in Webcourses. An automatic two points will be deducted for any assignment submitted after the due date has passed. Five points will be deducted from the graded total for late assignments beginning at 8:00 am the day AFTER it was due. In other words, if an assignment is submitted late but is submitted BEFORE 8 am the next day, only two points will be deducted. If it is submitted after 8 am, five points will be deducted.

For the final project: Five points will be deducted per day it is late, determined by the 8 am cutoff. 

Please note: this is a grace period designed to help persons who are running a little late. If you experience difficulty submitting multiple assignments on time, please contact me to discuss your options. It is my hope that all of you can achieve your desired grade and I will do what I can to help you.

The last day to submit all make-up assignments is Sunday, December 5th and require PRIOR approval. The final exam is due on Sunday, December 11th.

No late submissions will be accepted for the final exam.

Make-up Exams and Assignments

You will be given plenty of notice of all due dates. If you miss a due date, you must contact me as soon as possible to explain the situation, provide documentation (upon request), and discuss make-up options. If you do not contact me to make alternate arrangements, you will receive a 0 for that activity or assessment. Make-up exams may be different from exams administered to the class. If you think you may not be able to submit an assignment on time, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements.

There is no make-up for the final exam.

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for university-sponsored events, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. Please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs.

Assessment and Grading Procedures

All activities and assessments total 500 points. Grades will be determined according to this scale:

Letter	%	Point Value
A	94 and above	470 and above
A-	90 – 93	450 – 469
B+	87 – 89	435 – 449
B	84 – 86	420 – 434
B-	80 – 83	400 – 419
C+	76 – 79	380 – 399
C	70 – 75	350 – 379
D	60 – 69	300 – 349
F	59 and below	299 and below

Course Grade Distribution

This course includes a variety of activities, assignments, exams, projects, and extra credit opportunities. This is designed to give students multiple avenues to demonstrate learning and content mastery in a variety of formats. It is also intended to distribute the final grade evenly across the entire semester. An additional bonus is that this format provides flexibility and opportunity for students who may miss assignments due to personal circumstances or unexpected events.

Activities: 25 points total

At UCF all faculty members are required to document all students’ academic activity at the beginning of each course. To document that you began this course, please complete the Academic Activity in Webcourses by 11:59 pm this Friday, or as soon as possible after adding this course. Failure to do so may result in a delay in disbursement of your financial aid.

There are a few small activities to start the semester that are designed to check and reinforce understandings of foundational class concepts, facilitate practice with Webcourses, and to introduce yourself to your classmates. You will take a syllabus quiz and complete a discussion where you introduce yourself to the class.

Weekly Assignments: 25 points each (225 total)

Every week, you will be assigned to read selections from one chapter of the textbook and complete an activity that will further explore chapter topics and themes. Details are provided for each week's assignment in the modules. There are three essays, three discussions, and three skill building assignments. Each discussion requires one initial response to the prompt and two responses to classmates. Each essay has been allotted two weeks to give you plenty of time to complete quality work and visit UCF's Writing Center.

The assignments are:

1. Photovoice Reflection
2. Comparative Essay
3. Rituals & Rites Discussion
4. Critical Questions
5. Expository Essay
6. COVID-19 Discussion
7. Academic Article Scavenger Hunt
8. Argumentative Essay
9. Multi-Media Resources Discussion

Exams: 175 points total

There are two unit exams worth 50 points each. Exam 1 will cover material in chapters 1 through 4, while exam 2 will cover material in chapters 5 through 8. The final exam is worth 75 points will cover all material from the semester with an emphasis on chapter 9 content. The final exam has been segmented into three sections to provide you with as much flexibility over your schedule as possible. Exams are not timed. Only one attempt is permitted for each exam.

Exams will be taken in Webcourses and will consist of different types of questions such as multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, short response, and/or short essay. Before beginning the exam, ensure that you have your notes and book ready and that you have a steady Internet connection and power supply. If you encounter any technical issues, contact UCF tech support.

Final Project: 75 points

There will be one project assigned towards the end of the semester. You will design, create, and present a multi-media project that explores the topic of religion from an anthropological perspective. This assignment is designed to give you creative freedom to address a class topic that you find interesting, relevant, or useful. You are able to chose what you present and how you present it - as long as it is uploaded into Webcourses and able to be viewed across computing platforms. Sharing the project with the class will be optional, but not required. Video presentations should be approximately 3 to 5 minutes long; papers should be 3 to 5 pages (not including references or appendices). You will have two weeks to complete this project.

For example, you can choose to create a formal presentation (i.e. PowerPoint/Prezzi) or to create a short video to present your work. Your project can consist of songs, poems, stories, artwork, skits, photographs, collages, news reports, blog posts, ethnographic research, games, etc. Your main requirements are:

1. Your presentation draws on course material and themes
2. Your content is understandable; for example, you may need to include an explanation of your artwork or context for poems/songs
3. Your content is uploaded into or accessible through Webcourses
4. You have permission / use citations for any non-original content you incorporate
5. Your project is created and presented by you - no teams are permitted (if you want to include other actors, please contact me first)

I have a detailed discussion about my expectations and your options in the video for Module 9, and additional information can be found in Module 9 and on the project submission page. I am also happy to answer questions and help you explore options earlier in the semester if you want to get feedback on an idea.

Extra Credit and Rounding of Final Grades:

I provide ample opportunities to earn extra credit throughout the semester, therefore I do NOT round final grades. Any exceptions will be made at my discretion and on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Policy Statements

Adverse Weather

The National Hurricane Center provides information about hurricanes and other severe weather at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/. During any threatening weather, UCF's Department of Security and Emergency Management monitors this site and sends official weather reports to campus leadership. If a serious storm or hurricane threatens our region, the Governor of Florida and President of UCF have the authority to cancel classes or close campuses. If they cancel classes or close the university, UCF Communications will disseminate details via UCF Alert, social media, local media, and radio outlets, including WUCF 89.9 FM. They also will post this information on the UCF home page at http://www.ucf.edu. Course deadlines and expectations will be modified depending on the severity of the storm and the length of time that the university is closed.  A list of other media outlets and hurricane resources is available at http://emergency.ucf.edu/hurricanes.html

If classes are cancelled, I will communicate with you as soon as I am able. I will provide announcements and/or Webcourses Inbox messages to keep you updated with any changes to course deadlines and/or assignments. It is possible that electricity, Internet, and other utilities will be unavailable for extended periods of time. Since this is an online class and the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, it is likely that we will all be impacted differently. Thus, any course changes will follow UCF's official decisions. If classes resume while you are unable to connect (or experience other weather-related difficulties) please alert me as soon as possible. Once your situation has stabilized, we can discuss your options. The mobile phone Canvas and Outlook apps will make it easier to communicate. Additional information is on the "Student Resources and Support" page in the "Getting Started" module.

UCF Writing Center

The University Writing Center (UWC) offers writing support to UCF students from first-year to graduate in every discipline. Trained peer consultants provide help at every stage of the writing process, including understanding assignments, researching, drafting, revising, incorporating sources, and learning to proofread and edit. The UWC’s purpose is not merely to fix papers or to make better writers, but to teach writers strategies to navigate complex situations for writing, both in and outside the University. Consultations are available for individuals and small groups. To make the best use of the UWC, visit far enough before your due date to allow yourself time to revise after your consultation, browse the writing resources on their website, and arrange a regular weekly appointment if you’d like long-term help. You may schedule a 45-minute Zoom appointment by using the TutorTrac scheduler on their website (https://uwc.cah.ucf.edu/schedule-a-consultation/). 

Withdrawal Policy

Per UCF policy, a student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of Friday, October 29^th, will receive a grade of “W.”  A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.  Students who stay in the class after this deadline are responsible to complete all work required for the course; e.g., homework, projects, tests, etc.

If you choose to stop participating in the class after the withdrawal deadline but have not withdrawn, you will be held responsible for all work missed, including assessments. Any work that is not completed will receive a zero, which will be included in final grade calculations.

Incomplete

As per college policy, an incomplete “I” grade may be assigned if you are progressing satisfactorily and for valid, well documented, reasons (emergencies such as serious illness requiring hospitalization), cannot complete the work of a course within the term. You should be aware that I rarely give an incomplete grade; they are reserved for only the most exceptional circumstances. Proper documentation must be provided upon request. The student is responsible to arrange with the instructor for the completion of the requirements of the course. Students cannot graduate from UCF with a grade of “I” on their transcripts. The “I” must be changed within one year of receipt; otherwise it will automatically be changed to “F” by the Registrar’s Office.

Academic Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

• Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
• Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
• Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabus, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
• Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
• Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
• Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
• Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

Some tips for avoiding plagiarism include:

• Paraphrase whenever you can, and remember that paraphrasing must still include in-text citations (author date, page) and references (this class uses Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition)
• Limit the number of quotes; the bulk of a paper should be your own words
• Limit the size of quotes and always include quotation marks, citations, and references
• Do not submit the same paper to more than one class! Self-plagiarizing is detrimental to your learning experience, since the process of writing is in itself a learning process. You are welcome to choose topics that align with your interests or expand on other papers, but each written piece submitted in this class must be a new and original work
• Do not purchase or borrow a paper from anyone. Do not loan or give anyone one of your papers. Using a friend's paper will result in both of you being held accountable.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices”.

Turnitin Plagiarism Checker

In this course we utilize turnitin.com for written submissions. Turnitin is an automated system which instructors can use to quickly and easily compare each student’s assignment with billions of web sites, as well as an enormous database of student papers that grows with each submission. Accordingly, you are expected to submit assignments in electronic format. After the assignment is processed, as an instructor I receive a report from turnitin.com that states if and how another author’s work was used in the assignment. For a more detailed look at this process, visit http://www.turnitin.com.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need disability-related access in this course should contact the professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable.Determining reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of the course design, course learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the student.

Discrimination and Harassment

Discrimination towards fellow students based on gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or political views will not be tolerated. While not all students share the same values, I will ask that differences be tolerated within this class.

The University of Central Florida's Title IX makes it clear that: "violence and harassment based on sex that interferes with educational opportunities is an offense subject to the same penalties as offenses based on other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources, and information concerning reporting options at shield.ucf.edu.  Perpetrators are subject to expulsion or termination and may also be subject to criminal penalties."

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Course Schedule

Week	Start Date	Modules	Assignments	Textbook Readings	Due Dates
1	Monday, August 23 - Sunday, August 29	Getting Started Optional: Review Module	Academic Activity Syllabus Quiz This is Anthropology Discussion Extra Credit: NACE Pre-Survey	Acquire Textbook Access NO EBOOK AVAILABLE	Activity: 5pm Friday Quiz: 11:59 pm Saturday Discussion Initial post: 11:59 Saturday Extra Credit: NACE Pre-Survey: 11:59 pm Saturday Discussion Response Post: 11:59 pm Sunday
2	August 30 - Sept 5	Module 1	Photovoice	Chapter 1	Photovoice: 11:59 pm Saturday
3	September 6 - 12	Module 2	Comparative Essay	Chapter 2	None
4	September 13 - 19	Module 3	Rituals & Rites Discussion	Chapter 3	Comparative Essay: 11:59 pm Saturday
5	September 20 - 26	Module 4	Critical Questions	Chapter 4	Rituals & Rites Initial: 11:59 pm Saturday Rituals & Rites Responses: 11:59 pm Sunday
6	September 27- Oct 3	Exam 1: Chapters 1-4	Study for Exam 1		Critical Questions: 11:59 pm Saturday Exam #1: 11:59 pm Saturday
7	October 4 -10	Unit 2 Overview Module 5	Expository Essay	Chapter 5	None
8	October 11-17		continue work on essay		Expository Essay: 11:59 pm Saturday
9	October 18 - 24	Module 6	COVID-19 Discussion	Chapter 6	COVID-19 Initial: 11:59 pm Saturday COVID-19 Response: 11:59 pm Sunday
10	October 25 - 31	Module 7	Academic Article Scavenger Hunt	Chapter 7	Academic Article Hunt: 11:59 pm Saturday
11	November 1 - 7	Module 8	Argumentative Essay	Chapter 8	None
12	November 8 - 14	Exam 2: Chapters 5-8	Continue work on essay Study for Exam 2		Argumentative Essay: 11:59 pm Saturday Exam #2: 11:59 pm Saturday
13	November 15 - 21	Module 9	Multi-Media Resources Discussion	Chapter 9	None
14	November 22 - 28		Final Project	continue chapter 9	Multi-Media Discussion Initial: 11:59 pm Saturday
15	November 29 - Dec 5		Final Project		Extra Credit: NACE Post-Survey: 11:59 pm Saturday Multi-Media Discussion Responses: 11:59 pm Sunday Extra Credit: UCF Writing Center: 11:59 pm Sunday Final Project: 11:59 pm SUNDAY
16	December 6 - SATURDAY, December 11	Final Exam Week	Study for Final Exams		All Final Exam Sections Due 11:59 pm SATURDAY Final Exam Part 1: Chapters 1-4 Final Exam Part 2: Chapters 5-8 Final Exam Part 3: Chapter 9