Hi 
guys. 
So this 
week we are working on an introduction to 
anthropology. 
We will take a look at the 4 main fields: cultural, 
linguistics, physical and my favorite 
archaeology. 
Start with your learning objectives so you 
understanding what you will be focusing on this 
week.
o	Describe the scope of 
anthropology.
o	Explain the holistic approach.
o	Differentiate between the various 
fields of anthropology.
o	Define applied anthropology.
o	Communicate the relevance of 
anthropology.
 
Next go to the Activities area.  
First – watch a short animation on “What 
Anthropology is
Second  -  go to the Palomar web site complete 
the reading and watch the short films.
This will give you some background information 
before you do your weekly readings.
 
Your conformity and conflict reading this week is 
article 39 Using Anthropology by David 
McCurdy.
 In this article McCurdy discusses some of the 
professional applications of anthropology and 
argues that the anthropological perspective, 
characterized by ethnographic research, the 
concept of microculture, and cross-cultural 
sensitivity, can help anyone deal better with the 
everyday world. 
This hypothesis ties in with your forum question 
this week. 
Your task is to go to the Department of 
anthropology website at Texas A&M University 
and look through their blog entries.  
Find an article that interests you or fits with your 
current career or educational goals. 
The great thing about anthropology is it that it 
applies to most careers fields. In short, there is 
something for everyone.
 
Once you’ve picked your posting read it 
carefully, then write a short summary for your 
classmates. 
Next tell us why this particular article appeals to 
you, and how it may relate to your career goals. 
Keep your posting somewhere between 250 to 
500 words. 
Don’t forget to reference your posting so we can 
find and read the original article.
After everyone has posted on Thursday, come 
back to the forum, read your classmate’s 
postings and find two that interest you.  
Comment on them by Adding Something New to 
the Conversation. Remember your replies are 
due by Sunday.
Well that’s it for this week. Next week we will 
take a look at what culture is, how it functions, 
and why it changes.
See you next week.
 
