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- Students completing core required classes in Anthropology (prior to moving toward upper level electives) will be able to identify and articulate concepts central to the anthropological perspective (culture; human evolution; cultural diversity; biological diversity; language; gender/sex; cultural relativism; holism; historical and cross-cultural comparison; globalization).
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Methods of Assessment
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- Students enrolled in one randomly-selected section each of ANT 2410, Cultural Anthropology, and ANT 2511, Biological Anthropology, (both required of all Anthropology Majors) will complete a multiple-choice test covering these concepts at the end of the course. Ant 2511 addresses key concepts of human evolution and biological diversity, while Ant 2410 addresses the other concepts.
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- Anthropology majors will be able to conduct original anthropological research using appropriate methods. They should demonstrate the ability to 1) formulate a meaningful hypothesis or research question; 2) clearly describe and justify the methods used; 3) present clear findings in written form.
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Methods of Assessment
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- All majors must take one class in research methods. We have selected Ant 4495, Methods in Cultural Research, for assessment. Students enrolled in this class complete a Final Paper based on original ethnographic research. Final papers produced in one section per year of this class will be assessed using a rubric developed and approved by the department’s Undergraduate Assessment Committee.
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OUTCOME
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course in their senior year, students will be able to define and evaluate the contributions of a key anthropological theorist or a central anthropological theoretical tradition. They should demonstrate the ability to: 1) access and evaluate primary and secondary reference materials; 2) develop and maintain an argument; 3) synthesize main topics and issues in a concise and compelling manner; and 4) support arguments through case studies and clear demonstrated comprehension of relevant data and emerging literature.
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Methods of Assessment
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course, students will write a required Final Paper about the contributions of a chosen theorist or theoretical tradition. All final papers in the Theories of Culture course will be assessed using a rubric developed and approved by the department’s Undergraduate Assessment Committee.
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OUTCOME
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course in their senior year, students will be able to express anthropological perspectives and theories through effective oral communication skills, including 1) clear expression of central ideas, 2) effective presentation techniques, and 3) good organization of material.
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Methods of Assessment
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course in their senior year, students will give an Oral Presentation. All oral presentations will be evaluated using an assessment rubric developed and approved by the departmental Undergraduate Assessment Committee.
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OUTCOME
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course in their senior year, students will be able to write an organized essay that demonstrates 1) clear articulation of ideas, 2) correct grammar and spelling, and 3) appropriate citation style.
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Methods of Assessment
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- Upon completing the required Theories of Culture course in their senior year, students will write a required Final Paper. All papers will be evaluated using an assessment rubric developed and approved by the department’s Undergraduate Assessment Committee.
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