virtual field trip

In ANT 112, each Module will have a “virtual field trip” assignment, that consists of a visit — to online websites and articles — and a written “Field Trip Essay” – where you describe, analyze, and reflect on what you have learned.  Use this opportunity to more deeply explore another culture!

Directions:

1. Choose one of the Field Trip Options to visit for your field trip.

• Look at the weblinks and articles that are listed. Explore all the areas of the website(s). Listen to interviews and watch videos, if available.

2. Once you have finished your Field Trip, write up your Field Trip Essay to submit as a Discussion post by the date listed in the Syllabus.

• Write a 350 word essay, with two internal citations and a Bibliography (see 2C, below), covering the following points:

A. Introduction: In your opening paragraph, introduce the culture and topic of your Field Trip, and include the name of at least one source you visited in the Field Trip Option — a website or an article (add the internal citation!).

B. Exploration: the heart of the essay! Address the following three areas in your essay, to share what you learned during your Field Trip. Each of these should be a paragraph (3-4 sentences minimum).

1. Overview of the topic. Give a general summary of information about the topic.

2. Holistic and comparative analysis (choose one):

• • If the Field Trip focuses on one cultural group, compare and contrast two elements within that culture, such as practices (rituals, art, etc.), or different time periods.
  • If your Field Trip covers multiple groups, compare and contrast specific elements of two cultural groups.

3. Dig deeper: Apply two anthropological fieldwork methods!

• • Participant observation. Define participant observation. What is one activity that you would like to participate in, in this culture? List at least two things you would do as part of that activity. How would this help you learn more about this culture?
  • Interview. What is one question you would ask a member of that culture? Explain how that would help you learn more deeply about that culture or practice.

C. Remember: Use the grammar and spell-check! Include a Bibliography and two internal citations: one from a source in the Field Trip Option, and one from our text readings for this Module.

MLA citation or APA..