ANTH 112 (special section): A note to international students
Arrangements have been made so that new international academic programme students are able take this course for anthropology credit as ANTH 112, while advanced anthropology students will receive credit for ANTH 326. Your knowledge of anthropology, obviously, is not at the same level as those who are in their third or fourth year of an anthropology degree. For this reason, I will lecture once a week to provide you with a basic foundation of anthropological concepts.
We will use the Haviland book as our primary text. Although you are responsible for the material covered in it, I do not expect you to purchase it (unless your budget allows), as we will be looking at less than half of the book. Two copies of the text are on reserve in the VIU Library for a 2-hour period (go to the loan desk to ask for it, XS 7049).
I have selected the minimum number of pages that I feel will cover the topics outlined. If you have a desire to read more, than do so. The Chapter Checklist will provide you with the essence of the topic (at the end of each chapter).
Remember–in North America, it is acceptable to question your instructor and the text material covered. Your question may be identical to one of your classmates, so do not be shy–speak up! I welcome your queries and commentary; I neither bite nor snarl!
Students are encouraged to use English at all times; this is the only way to increase one’s facility in speaking and hearing. View your time in class as being in an English Only Zone.
For assignments, do make use of the Writing Centre. It gets very busy so plan ahead and reserve a time (two half-hour appointments per week only). If you wait to the last minute, you will not get the help that you want or need. One of your fellow anthropology students may offer assistance. Again, remember to plan ahead if you want help.
As the junior members of this class, your assignments and exam will be graded differently from the advanced anthropology students. As the exam date approaches, I will discuss my expectations (remind me!). For papers, you will write less. Grammar and spelling remain important and will be considered as part of the overall presentation.
If you need to contact me, see me during office hours or arrange for an appointment. As long as my door is wide open, you can stop by with any questions regarding the course. I respond to email usually within 24-hours. If you need help understanding the class material, speak to me sooner rather than later!
Last, but not least–WELCOME to anthropology! All the advanced anthropology students look forward to meeting you as individuals and to learn and share together one another’s experiences.
I hope that your time at Vancouver Island University is rewarding and rich with opportunity and positive experiences.
Last updated 2014-01-03