Describe the function and impact of the Ahnenerbe. Why is it that their “work” is categorized as pseudoarchaeology akin to popular television programs today, such as Ancient Aliens?
What is the Tomb of Askia? How does its protection help us understand the humanitarian aspect of cultural heritage?
What is the major difference between etic and emic perspectives in archaeology and why is understanding this difference important?
How do archaeologists determine the function of a space? What types of information does a purely functional perspective exclude?
What is the goal of garbology? Explain one way that the study of garbage informs us of socio-economic organization.
Term Paper: Students are required to submit a 5-page paper (not including cover page or references) which further explores one of the sociological concepts discussed this semester. The paper should offer a deeper analysis of the concept and its impact on our society and should include a minimum of 3 academic references. Only academic sources […]
1. Academic citation. Why do we cite? Why does Williams (2018) choose to cite many Black women? And how is citation like a gift? write your 150-200 word answer here List of sources consulted for question 1 Choose either A or B; delete the question you do not answer 2A. Happiness. Anthropologists study happiness in […]
Description of the assignment: Your task is to plan an international, possibly BLOCKBUSTER exhibition with rooms/displays that will explain to the non-specialist public the major essential characteristics of the cities and sites destroyed by Vesuvius. Your budget for the show and all the material used to mount it is LIMITLESS – spend whatever you need. […]
DQ 8: Create your initial post on the DQ 8 Discussion Board in response to the following questions: Can the societies of the industrialized world go back to the diet to which humans originally adapted or are we doomed to “eat ourselves to death” given our modern agricultural practices and fast food culture? Explain why […]
Write a few paragraphs providing insight on human behavior, and the parallels between real life and tendencies in the mafia type game, “Among Us.” 1. Describe one or two techniques that players use to survive, and ways that people have of winning this game. 2. Then, apply this and draw connections between specific gameplay tactics […]
