Course outline

Part I: Anthropology and Its Relevance

Class 1: Introduction
Class 2: Overview of anthropology with special focus on language
Class 3: Group presentation on topic of cultural diversity
Class 4: Group presentation on topic of cultural heritage and creativity
Class 5: Multiculturalism


Part II: Applying Anthropology through Participation

Class 7: Anthropology and fieldwork
Class 8: Fieldwork and paticipant-observation
Class 9: Doing anthropology and fieldwork ethics
Class 10: Anthropology applied
Class 11: Culture through the Visual
Class 12: Group presentation/ performance



Part III: World Capitalism, Transnationalism, and Chinese Business Network

Class 13: Economic Anthropology and World Capitalism
Class 14: Globalization
Class 15: Transnationalism, Localization and Anti-Globalization
Class 16: Chinese Ethnic Business
Class 17: Culture in Business Management
Class 18: Conclusion

Friday, July 30, 2010

Class 11

Culture through the Visual




課前音樂欣賞
Gamelan Music West Java


Group discussion- case 2
1.After reading through the book, you will find out that the design elements of
    the book cover are also used for the activity poster and its invitation card.  
    What are the meanings of these symbols for the locals?
 2.The image in the butterfly-page of this book is also shown on the electronic version. 
    Pay attention to its locations of both versions, what might be the purpose to use this image as 
    a representation?
3.Try to analyze the book’s anthropological perspective in terms of its production as well as   
    content.



Group discussion- case 3  
Niqab, Hijab?
















圖片來源:http://www.darussalam.com/index.php?currency=USD&cPath=78

















圖片來源:http://middleeast.about.com/b/2008/07/19/moroccan-woman-denied-french-citizenship-for-her-niqab.htm
























圖片來源:http://www.womenxone.com/dress/hijab-wedding-dress-prom-and-ball-gowns/



















圖片來源:http://ilovehishmatheblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/featured-comment-on-al-ahzar-niqab-ban.html


















圖片來源:http://niqab.de/post/148505893

















圖片來源:http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2009/02/06/canada-and-the-niqab-how-to-go-public-in-the-public-square/


















圖片來源:http://ekramibrahim.wordpress.com/category/culture/




















圖片來源:http://bcblue.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/niqab.jpg




Discussion- case 3
1.WHY HIJAB?
2.Why  Hijab?
3.Hidden behind the Niqab



Article reading:
American Breakfast & the Mother-in-Law: How an Anthropologist Created Go-Gurt



American Anthropological Association



Reminds for group presentation in Class 12:

1.15-20 minutes’ performance, including a set of ppt show
2.Well-prepared and in English only
3.Content 40%; creativity 30%; fluency 30%




Have a nice weekend, see you next time!


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