ANTH 1500 - Introduction to Anthropology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42032,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katherine Lane
Email: kmlane03@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Introduction to Anthropology. An exploration of what it means to be human from a biological and cultural perspective using archaeology, bioanthropology, and ethnography to trace over four million years of human development. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity | Conrad Phillip Kottak | 9781266603914 |
Assorted articles: At times throughout the semester, readings from other sources may be assigned. These readings will be made available on Blackboard.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | What is Anthropology? | Quiz 1 due Sunday, August 30 at 11:59PM |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Culture & Everyday Life | Quiz 2 due Sunday, September 6 at 11:59PM Discussion Board 1 due Sunday, September 6 at 11:59PM |
| 9/7 | Chapter 5 | Evolution & Genetics | Quiz 3 due Sunday, September 13 at 11:59PM |
| 9/14 | Chapter 6 | Human Variation & Race | Quiz 4 due Sunday, September 20 at 11:59PM UnEssay: Topic Proposal due Sunday, September 20 at 11:59PM |
| 9/21 | Chapter 7 | Primates | Quiz 5 due Sunday, September 27 at 11:59PM Assignment 1 due Sunday, September 27 at 11:59PM |
| 9/28 | Chapter 8 | The Hominins | Quiz 6 due Sunday, October 4 at 11:59PM |
| 10/5 | Chapter 9 Chapter 10 |
The Genus Homo | Quiz 7 due Sunday, October 11 at 11:59PM Assignment 2 due Sunday, October 11 at 11:59PM |
| 10/12 | Callaghan and Williams (2020) | Archaeology | Quiz 8 due Sunday, October 18 at 11:59PM UnEssay: Concept Check due Sunday, October 18 at 11:59PM |
| 10/19 | Gibb (2024) | CRM & Law | Quiz 9 due Sunday, October 25 at 11:59PM Assignment 3 due Sunday, October 25 at 11:59PM |
| 10/26 | Phaup (n.d.) | Museums & Meaning | Quiz 10 due Sunday, November 1 at 11:59PM Assignment 4 due Sunday, November 1 at 11:59PM |
| 11/2 | Chapter 13 | Cultural Anthropology | Quiz 11 due Sunday, November 8 at 11:59PM |
| 11/9 | Chapter 14 | Language & Communication | Quiz 12 due Sunday, November 15 at 11:59PM Assignment 5 due Sunday, November 15 at 11:59PM |
| 11/16 | Hasty, Lewis, & Snipes (2022) | Gender & the Body | Quiz 13 due Sunday, November 22 at 11:59PM UnEssay: Progress Check due Sunday, November 20 at 11:59PM |
| 11/23 | Chapter 19 | Kinship & Social Networks | Quiz 14 due Monday, November 30 at 11:59PM Assignment 4 due Monday, November 30 at 11:59PM |
| 11/30 | Chapter 23 | Globalization | Quiz 15 due Sunday, December 6 at 11:59PM Discussion Board 2 due Sunday, December 6 at 11:59PM |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Period | UnEssay: Final Project due Tuesday, December 8 at 11:59PM |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.