Answer two of the following questions to answer. 2-3 double-spaced pages per question (approx. 600-800 words). Be sure to use specific, concrete examples/ideas from the readings. Proofread! Review the grading rubric in syllabus. Late submissions will affect the final grade.
1. Malinowski argued that the primary goal of the anthropologist is "to grasp the native's point of view, his relation to life, to realize his vision of his world" (p 25). How does he suggest anthropologists go about this? What methodological approaches does he propose, and why? Be as specific as possible. Using one of the following readings as an example, briefly explain why this goal is so difficult: "Body Rituals of the Nacirema," "Shakespeare in the Bush," "Deep Play: the Balinese Cockfight," "Grief and the Headhunters Rage." How might the author of the example you chose critique Malinowski?
3. How would Cattelino and Muehlmann respond to the claims that the Seminoles and the Cucapa (respectively) are losing their culture? Explain some of the ways in which the Seminoles in Florida and the Cucapa in El Mayor maintain and express their cultural identity in the face of external governmental and economic pressures? Use specific examples.
Writing and Submission tips:
*Work cited page is not necessary, unless you quote outside sources.
However, in-text citations are required. (Author(s), Page#).
*This is open book, but not a group assignment. Do not work with your classmates or friends.
*Review the Academic Integrity Code
*Proofread
*I am not interested in your opinions. Show me that you understand the author(s)'s arguments and that you understand the evidence being used.
* Avoid long block quotes. Keep quotations limited to key phrases or arguments (no more than 30 words). Do not string together quotes. Try to describe concepts in your own words (but this does not mean you should make vague generalizations). When quoting from a text, include the author's last name and page number in parentheses.
*Avoid broad-sweeping generalizations or grandiose claims. Be specific!
* Use concrete examples from the text.