November 20‚ 2013 Cultural Anthropology Fr. Edgar Javier‚ svd Activity No.1 – November 6‚ 2013 1. Define the following terms: a. Anthropology “The word anthropology is derived from the Greek words anthropo‚ meaning “human beings” or “humankind‚” and logia‚ translated as “knowledge of” or “the study of.”1 Likewise‚ it is a study which comprises four subfields: the physical anthropology‚ archaeology‚ linguistic anthropology and cultural anthropology or ethnology‚ which constitutes
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GREEK WEDDING TRADITIONS MARRIAGE TRADITIONS IN GREECE Greek brides wore traditional wedding veils of yellow or red‚ which represented fire. These brightly coloured veils were supposed to protect the bride from evil spirits and demons. In ancient Greece‚ diamonds were considered teardrops of the Gods‚ and it was believed that a diamond reflected the flames of love‚ that’s why the diamond on the wedding ring is so common. A Greek bride may carry a lump of sugar on her wedding day to ensure she
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Introduction: Cultural Anthropology is a term that is in everyday lives and topics. When one thinks of anthropology they think of the study of old remnants commonly referred to as archaeology. This‚ however‚ is not the only form of anthropology. There are four types of anthropology and they are archaeology‚ biological anthropology‚ cultural anthropology‚ and linguistic anthropology. However‚ Cultural anthropologists are every where and study people of all walks of life. One can find a topic
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Anthropology 1A03 Exam Review Week 7 Monday October 18-Thursday October 21 “Expressive Culture” (Miller Text Chapter 11) Expressive Culture October 18: Expressive Culture is: Behaviour and beliefs related to art‚ leisure‚ and play. - linked to other cultural domains such as: Exchange: pot latching art and dance‚ Bodily modification. Decorations‚ tattoos Religion: clothing‚ practices‚ etc. What is Art? Art is application of imagination‚ skill and style to matters movement‚ and sound
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Ashford 6: - Week 5 (Jun 25 - Jul 01) Overview Assignment Due Date Format Grading Percent Discussion 1: Ethics in Anthropology Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 4 Discussion 2: Anthropology and Your Future Day 3 (1st post) Discussion 3 Assignment: Final Cultural Research Paper Day 7 Research Paper 25 ________________________________________ Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this‚ we strongly suggest that you compose
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Nathanael Fires Dr. Kant-Byers Cultural Anthropology 5/15/15 Essay #2 Cultural anthropologists main job is to study different cultures all over the world and then to compare the similarities and differences to their own culture or other cultures. This is typically done by that anthropologist going and living with that cultural group for an extended period of time so they can learn everything there is to that particular culture. While they are there‚ they learn about everything that they can‚ from
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A wedding is the marriage rite in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures‚ ethnic groups‚ religions‚ countries‚ and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple‚ presentation of a gift‚ and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or leader. Special wedding garments are often worn‚ and the ceremony is followed by a wedding reception. Music‚ poetry‚ prayers
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An almost unheard of tribe‚ the Kawelka‚ demonstrate their reciprocity in Ongka ’s Big Moka: The Kawelka of Papua New Guinea by participating in a Moka exchange. Traditionally‚ Moka was an exchange of just pigs. Today‚ luxurious consumer items have also become a part of the Moka exchange due to globalization. The movie portrays Ongka’s struggle to gather a large number of pigs and items of worth to present at a Moka ceremony for another tribe. The purpose of Ongka’s Moka is to gain rank‚ respect
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IMPORTANCE OF SEX EDUCATION 1 Importance of Sex Education Lynda M. Gibbons Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 101 Dr. Eszter Barra-Johnson March 22‚ 2010 Ashford University IMPORTANCE OF SEX EDUCATION 2 Abstract This paper explores the benefits sex education for the teenagers of the United States. It shows cause and statistics for and against the issue of further education in the fight to prevent teenage pregnancy. It is a growing epidemic that affects our
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Cultural anthropology focuses on patterns of social interactions and behaviors. It defines what is acceptable and not acceptable within a community. It focuses on what is and isn’t important and what is right and wrong. It also gives us and insight on the increased and impactful use of technologies of various sorts. Technology use might differ depending on where you live and the standards they uphold. The tangible tools we own are determined in part by ones social structure. The beliefs‚ practices
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