Category: Anthropology

For your Week 3 paper, explore American foodways related to the Thanksgiving hol

For your Week 3 paper, explore American foodways related to the Thanksgiving holiday, and compare and contrast them to the foodways of one named society of your choosing among foragers, horticulturalists, or pastoralists.
• To remind you, foodways are described on page 97 of Chapter 5 in the textbook.
• What “must” be in your own family’s Thanksgiving meal? What is typical in an American family’s meal? What “can’t” be in your own family’s Thanksgiving meal? How much of the Thanksgiving meal is produced/cultivated/grown by the people eating the meal, either in your family or in a typical American family? What is the gender division of labor of a typical American family’s Thanksgiving meal? How does that compare with the gender division of labor of your family’s Thanksgiving meal?
• Compare and Contrast these observations regarding an American Thanksgiving meal with observations of foodways of a foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society of your choosing. The society you choose must be a specific named society of only foragers, horticulturalists, or pastoralists, preferably named in the Week 3 textbook reading (Shearn, 2020). What does a typical meal of your chosen foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society look like? What does a celebratory meal of your chosen foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society look like? How much of the typical or celebratory meal of your chosen foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society is produced/cultivated/grown by the people eating the meal? What is the gender division of labor of a typical meal of your chosen foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society?
• Create a 1-to-3-page, double-spaced paper describing the foodways. The paper must be formatted in APA Style, with an APA-Style title page, page numbers in the upper right, headings, parenthetical in-text citations, and a reference page. The headings must be centered on the line and formatted in bold and in title case. Include at least the following headings: Thanksgiving Holiday American Foodways, Foodways of (name the foraging, horticulturalist, or pastoralist society), and Conclusion.
• Paraphrase or quote and cite from the textbook and from at least one additional scholarly, outside source to support your points in the paper.
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Rubric
Week 3: Foodways Assignment_ANT300
Week 3: Foodways Assignment_ANT300
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObservations (25%)
Submission includes detailed observations of foodways of American Thanksgiving holidays and of foodways of a non-industrial society.
25 pts
Exemplary (25%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
20 pts
Accomplished (20%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
18 pts
Acceptable (18%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
15 pts
Inadequate (15%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis (50%)
Paraphrases or quotations from the textbook are included to support points. Paraphrases or quotations from at least one outside scholarly source are included to support points. Foodways of Americans at Thanksgiving and of a non-industrial society are compared and contrasted in detail.
50 pts
Exemplary (50%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
45 pts
Accomplished (45%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
35 pts
Acceptable (35%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
30 pts
Inadequate (30%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA (15%)
Assigned number of sources are included in the submission.
Research cited is credible, scholarly, recent, and relevant.
Citations (both full and in-text) are in standard APA formatting, both within the body of the paper, and in a clear and corresponding full-citation on a separate references page.
15 pts
Exemplary (15%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
13 pts
Accomplished (13%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
10 pts
Acceptable (10%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
5 pts
Inadequate (5%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting (10%)
Submission meets length requirement.
Submission is in standard APA formatting (12 pt font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins)
10 pts
Exemplary (10%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
8 pts
Accomplished (8%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
6 pts
Acceptable (6%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
4 pts
Inadequate (4%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
10 pts

Course name: Bible as Migration Literature: Then and Now
PROMPT
Length: 2-3 pag

Course name: Bible as Migration Literature: Then and Now
PROMPT
Length: 2-3 pages (double-spaced)
What is your story of migration? It can entail a personal, direct experience of migration or a family history. It could also address other aspects of encountering the topics related to migration in your personal life. Define your understanding of the word “migration” in your story and explain how your understanding of migration informs your identity and/or your understanding of today’s world.
This essay assignment does not require you to use any external sources. If you are referring to readings from class or any works by others in your essay, use a footnote citation by giving a full bibliographic reference (you can use any citation style you are familiar with. Just be consistent). The bibliographic reference of the readings from class is found in the syllabus.
This essay will be evaluated based on (1) organization and development of expression (2) quality and clarity of thought, and (3) originality of voice
– Use normal print margins, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and Times New Roman style.
– No cover page is needed.
– Give a title for your paper (be creative!)
OUTLINE: My Story of Migration
I. Introduction
Definition of migration: Movement of people across borders for reasons such as opportunity, safety, or family.
Thesis statement: My grandparents’ diverse migration stories—Armenian, Italian, Irish, and Russian—have shaped my heritage, deepened my understanding of global history, and continue to influence how I see today’s world.
II. Family Migration History
A. Paternal Grandfather (Armenian)
– Origin: Armenia.
– family was wealthy came of from israel in fancy boat
– grandfather on dads side ended up being poor.
– Circumstances of migration: Escaping persecution, likely during or after the Armenian Genocide.
– Settlement in the U.S.: Building a new life and integrating into American society.
B. Paternal Grandmother (Russian)
– Origin: Russia.
– Reasons for migration: Political upheaval or economic hardship.
– Journey to the U.S.: How her story adds resilience to my family history.
C. Maternal Grandmother (Italian)
– Origin: Italy.
– Migration during World War II era: Mussolini’s rule and its impact.
– Personal connection: Recent visit to Rome and learning about Italy’s migration history.
D. Maternal Grandfather (Irish)
– Origin: Ireland.
– illegally came on boat to elis island. Strarted off poor. American dream. Family became wealthy owning mortuary business.
– Context: Likely part of Irish migration waves due to famine or economic struggles.
– Settlement in the U.S.: Embracing Irish-American identity.
III. Personal Experience and Connection
A. Abroad for spring 2024 semest in Rome
Family from ventotene italy island off naples italy. Went to naples.
Mom and dad went to ventotene on honeymoon. Island smalled and filled with distant relatives have huge super. Most barely spoke english.
– Immersion in Italian culture and history.
– Learning about Italy’s migration patterns during World War II.
– Reflection on my grandmother’s family journey and resilience.
B. How Family Migration Shaped My Identity
– A blend of Armenian, Italian, Irish, and Russian heritage.
– How this diverse heritage informs my understanding of belonging and cultural identity.
IV. Broader Understanding of Migration
A. Historical Contexts
– Learning from family stories about global conflicts and economic struggles.
– Recognizing the universality of migration across cultures.
B. Relevance to Today’s World
– Connection between past migrations and current global migration crises.
– Empathy for migrants seeking safety or opportunity.
V. Conclusion
Restate how family migration shaped my perspective.
Emphasize the importance of honoring migration stories to better understand identity and today’s interconnected world.

As you read the course materials this week be sure to take notes on what you stu

As you read the course materials this week be sure to take notes on what you study.
Keep notes on your impressions and record your personal definition of Cultural Anthropology.
Learners should keep notes over four different days, label those four different days, and each of the four entries should be two-to-three complete, substantial paragraphs in length.
Exemplar: Field Notes Exemplar.docx Download Field Notes Exemplar.docx
This week you learned about field notes in Chapter 3 of the eText. Field notes can be formal or informal. For this assignment, you will take informal field notes, much like a personal journal, on your impressions of what you learned in the Week 1 module materials.
Submit your “field notes”. You may hand write them or type them in a Word document with a .doc or .docx document file extension. If you hand write your notes, make sure they are legible. Scan them and submit them as a .pdf file extension document.
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and complete sentences in your field notes.
Be sure to review the grading rubric before you submit your assignment to make sure you are including all the required elements.
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Rubric
Week 1: Field Notes Assignment_ANT300
Week 1: Field Notes Assignment_ANT300
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics (20%)
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct. Both sentence and paragraph structures conform to current conventions.
6 pts
Exemplary (20%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
5 pts
Accomplished (15%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
4 pts
Acceptable (13%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
3 pts
Inadequate (10%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness (20%)
Submission is on-time. Notes are prepared for four different days.
6 pts
Exemplary (20%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
5 pts
Accomplished (15%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
4 pts
Acceptable (13%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
3 pts
Inadequate (10%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion (30%)
Thoughts are fully explored, including relevant details and impressions. Analyses demonstrate a thorough understanding of cultural anthropology and the role of field notes within the discipline.
9 pts
Exemplary (40%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
8 pts
Accomplished (26%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors.
7 pts
Acceptable (23%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
5.63 pts
Inadequate (20%)
Does not meet the guideline.
0 pts
No Submission
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization (30%)
Each of the four entries should be 2-3 paragraphs in length.
9 pts
Exemplary (30%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors.
8 pts
Accomplished (26%)
Meets all guidelines with minor errors.
7 pts
Acceptable (23%)
Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors.
6 pts
Inadequate (20%)
Does not meet the guidelines.
0 pts
No Submission
9 pts
Anthropology is an academic discipline, like history or economics. It comprises four interrelated fields in its attempt to explore all facets of humanity, from its origins through the present. Biological or physical anthropology is the study of humans as biological organisms, including their evolution and contemporary variation. Archaeology is the study of past human cultures through their material remains. Linguistic anthropology is the study of human communication, including its origins, history, and contemporary variation and change. Cultural anthropology is the study of living peoples and their cultures, including variation and change. Each field of anthropology makes both theoretical and applied contributions to the discipline of anthropology.
Cultural anthropology is the field within general anthropology that focuses on the study of contemporary humans and their cultures. It has several distinctive features that set it apart from the other fields of general anthropology and from other academic disciplines.
Culture is the key, foundational concept of cultural anthropology, and many definitions for the concept of “culture” have been proposed throughout the history of the discipline of anthropology. Many anthropologists define culture as learned and shared behaviors, practices, and ideas or beliefs, whereas others equate culture with ideas alone and exclude behaviors as part of culture.
It is easier to understand culture by considering its characteristics: Culture is related to nature, but it is not the same as nature; it is based on symbols and it is learned; cultures are integrated within themselves; and cultures interact with other cultures and change. Four models of cultural interaction involve varying degrees of conflict, blending, and resistance. People participate in cultures of different levels, including local microcultures shaped by such factors as class, “race,” ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, age, and institutions.
Cultural anthropology has contributed two additional powerful concepts that have been widely adopted by other disciplines: cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. Cultural relativism is the important idea that humans should seek to understand another person’s or group’s beliefs and behaviors from the perspective of that person’s or group’s own culture itself, rather than from the perspective of one’s own culture, or of the person doing the observing. Ethnocentrism is seeing one’s own culture and ways as the most important or as the “best” or “most correct,” and to judge other people or cultures by the norms of one’s own culture.
Cultural anthropology’s findings come largely from firsthand experience in the field. Cultural anthropology can be an important foundation for, or complement to, nursing.
Cultural anthropologists conduct research by completing fieldwork and using participant observation. Fieldwork involves several stages. The first is to choose a research topic. Once in the field, the first steps include site selection, gaining rapport, and dealing with culture shock. Participating appropriately in the culture involves learning local forms of gift-giving and other types of exchange to express gratitude for people’s hospitality, time, and trust. Research techniques vary between being more deductive or more inductive and accordingly will emphasize gathering quantitative or qualitative data. When in the field, anthropologists take daily notes, often by hand, but now also using computers. Other methods of recording culture include photography, audio recording, and video recording. Anthropologists’ theoretical orientation, research goals, and the types of data collected affect their approach to data analysis and presentation.
References
Medeiros, P., & Cowall, E. (2020). The culture concept. In N. Brown, T. McIlwraith, & L. Tubelle de Gonzalez (Eds.), 
Perspectives: An open introduction to cultural anthropology (2nd ed., pp. 29-44). American Anthropological Association.
Nelson, K. (2020). Doing fieldwork: Methods in cultural anthropology. In N. Brown, T.
McIlwraith, & L. Tubelle de Gonzalez (Eds.), Perspectives: An open introduction to cultural anthropology (2nd ed., pp. 45-69).
American Anthropological Association.
Nelson, K., & Braff, L. (2020). Introduction to anthropology. In N. Brown, T. McIlwraith, & L. Tubelle de Gonzalez (eds.), 
Perspectives: An open introduction to cultural anthropology (2nd ed., pp. 3-28). American Anthropological Association.