1. IB Social Cultural Anthropology SL Day One

2. Housekeeping Syllabus Honor Code Texts IB exams –Internal assessment –Paper one –Paper two

3. Quick write Take 5-10 minutes to write an honest response to the following question(s)… –Why did you sign up for this class? –What are your expectations of this class?

4. What is anthropology? Read the handout from the AAANET website. Discuss the variety of branches of anthropology Our focus is CULTURAL (SOCIAL) ANTHROPOLOGY

5. Define Cultural Anthropology Scientific approach –Cultural anthropology is the description and explanation of the similarities and differences in though and behavior among groups of humans. Humanistic approach –Cultural anthropology is the interpretation and appreciation of other peoples’ way of life.

6. Sample of topics covered in Cultural Anthropology Social organization Language and communication Inequality, stratification into castes, classes, races, etc. Political organization, law, government, war, conflict resolution Marriage, family, kinship Economic activities, subsistence strategies, poverty Religion, myth, ritual Globalization, migration, transnational organization Ethnicity, diversity

7. Variety of motivations for thinking like an anthropologist THE REFORMER seeks to improve the world by understanding problems like poverty and war, often desiring to alleviate them. THE CRITIC takes a closer look at his or her own culture to become more aware and reflective about it. THE SCIENTIST wants to satisfy a curiosity, with an urge to learn something about other peoples and explain how his or her own culture functions and changes. THE HUMANIST wants to appreciate, respect, celebrate, and interpret humanity in all its diversity. THE COSMOPOLITE wants to increase his or her fluency and mobility in a multi-cultural world for practical reasons, such as travel or work.

8. Cultural artifact example: the penny ARTIFACT: object humans have made, altered, or invested with a cultural purpose. Penny –On one side is a famous president, and the building on the reverse is in the nation’s capitol to honor him. –One can exchange 5 of these for a piece of candy or for a larger silver-colored coin. –Shops often have a “penny cup” to make change with because no one wants to carry pennies. –We sometimes say, “A penny for your thoughts.” –If I see one on the ground face up, I pick it up for good luck.