Anthropology 43: Native American Art & Culture
Section 0096 - Course Syllabus

Course Description

Study of Native American societies, their worldviews, practices, and oral traditions as expressed in their material culture.  Art from ancient history to contemporary expressions are examined from the perspective of Native American history.  Additional emphasis on the transformation of objects into art  from the influences of non-Native cultures.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Class Meetings

This course is asynchronous, which means that we do not have a set weekly time to meet as a class whole.  Course materials, including assignments and examinations will be accomplished individually.  Detailed instructions for any specific class interactive components will be provided within the weekly Modules. 

Instructor Contact

Theresa Molino, MA ABA
Department of Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology

Email: tmolino@santarosa.edu

Office Hours: TBD

I respond to emails with 24 hours, unless your message is received after 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, in which case I will respond by the following Monday.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.

Textbooks

North American Indian Art,   Author:  Penney, David
North American Indian Arts, A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press

• ISBN-10: 0500203776
• ISBN-13: 978-0500203774

You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. Note that if you want to pick your books up in Petaluma, you need to order them from the Petaluma Bookstore website.

Required Software

You will need the following software for this course:

• Adobe Reader
• Open Office

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: August 17, 2020

Day Class Ends: December 11, 2020

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 6, 2020

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: September 27, 2020

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: November 15, 2020

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by September 27, 2020. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class or do not log-in to an online class after the first week of the semester will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due 11:59 pm (one minute before midnight Pacific Standard Time on the due date. All assignments and exams are due on time!  Any allowances to this rules will be posted per assignment and will automatically receive a 20% penalty.  Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement. Late work will not be graded unless student sends instructor an email for late work.

Exams

There will be two midterms and one final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I  post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A	90%	xxx points or more
B	80%	xxx to xxx points
C	70%	xxx to xxx points
D	60%	xxx to xxx points

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

• Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
• Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
• Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
• Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
• Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
• Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
• Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.