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Mesoamerica

This essay has two questions that need to be answered and NO title page or references are allowed, it is based upon the writer's own thoughts! Q1: What do you know so far about Mesoamerica and is there any topic in particular which you're interested in learning more about? Q2: What stereotypes do you have about Mesoamerican cultures and how might these stereotypes be related to the information you consume in today's culture?

Kentucky Fried Chicken in Beijing

Lozada 2005: “Kentucky Fried Chicken in Beijing” and Wong 2006: "What's in a Dumpling?" On the one side are those who argue that globalization is a homogenizing force, making most of the world look the same, on the other side are those who see particularism and argue that global products, images, behaviors and so forth are locally adopted in culturally specific ways. After reading Lozada’s article “Kentucky Fried Chicken in Beijing” and Wong’s “What’s in a Dumpling”, please address the following questions in a essay, double spaced comparative essay: -How was KFC able to become “local” in Bejing (Lozada 2005: 175)? -What is an example of another global product or image that has been adapted in locally specific ways? -What does Wong mean when she concludes that: “local cultures have thrived on today’s globalized environment” (Wong 2006: 25).

Cognitive Anthropology and Second Language Learning

1Intro-a value o the second language -what can anthropological approach bring to understanding language acquisition? -Cognitive Anthropology 2: Language and culture-Linguistic relativity (Sapir-Whorf hypothesis)what is it? How is it proposed if affects someone’s perception? -What does language say about people and society? •Culture values, philosophy, categorization of the world 3: Cognitive anthropology and second language learning -Psychic unity of man kind: we are all working with the same brain, but culture shapes us in powerful ways -Chinese and English leaners -The challenge: 1)When Chinese learning English the challenge they meet 2) When American learning Chinese the challenge they meet -The difference •graphemic vs. phonemic language; language structure; cultural domains.4Culture Considerations -Chinglish- Chinese cultural values :sense of identity;What does that mean for Chinglish speaker? English as international language:Why English speaker need to learn second languag

anthropology final paper

this is from anthropology class. I need totally 3pages (900 word+) I need 250words for each question from Part I ( you can choose A or B) For part II you should choose the multiple choice. Also, write brief question 4-7 & extra credit for totally 650 words. You should use books: don't sleep there are snacks, wade Davis- light at the age of the world. Other resources: heritage food sharing, which is food presentation from my anthropology class: Korean food: rice cake, American food: chips, brownie, Mexican food: enchilada, pan dulce, tamales How do you use resources is explained in the paper. Read carefully

Numerical Analysis Topic peerreview

Please take look at the two proof portfolio files, and write one paragraph of the peer review which can be commented on the page. Take into account clarity, correctness, and communication. After that, please complete each the following form for both of them: Clarity: rating: comment: correctness: rating: comment: Please also indicate which proof portfolio you are comment on.

Literature summaries

Hi, i am studying anthropology and i am currently planning my fieldwork for my dissertation class. As part of my work i need to include literature summaries of anthropological methods used in the research aswell as literature that links to my work, in this case religion and community, as i am studying churchgoers at my local church. Please follow the following guideline; 1. Max 300-350 words on the actual literature summary 2.considering the word count it would be best to split it 5 different summaries. Remember to summarise one reading for each summary! Split it up like this ; please summarise the key parts that the author outlines in regards to the topic i point out for each summary 1.writing ethnographic fieldnotes (emerson:1995) 2.what is participant observation and its usefulness 3.reflex

Elemental analysis by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

This will be slotted into the literature review section of an archaeology thesis that is looking at the bone chemistry of early South American populations. The rest of the thesis is written in layman's terms, but with professional wording and reference to scientific text. The format should be: Introduction: Introducing elemental analyses and their archaeological applications (what elements in particular have been useful to archaeological studies? Introducing Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (what is it? what has it's primary use been?, how is it used in archaeology?). Brief History: A brief history of elemental analyses via LA-ICP-MS. Applications in Archaeology: An outline of the applications of elemental analyses (by LA-ICP-MS) to archaeological sites, with brief reference to case studies that illustrate its use. References: Only peer reviewed journals and books will be accepted as references. I have 5 papers that I can send, which outline the topic a

Deep Economy" by Bill McKibben

In many respects, the book "Deep Economy" by Bill McKibben represents something of a culminating piece of this course (Individuals and Society). This is true in regard to the contemporary phenomenon of globalization. Initially, we have considered the impact of globalization on human groups throughout the world by analyzing globalization's connection to modern systems of slavery. Specifically, population growth and depletion have left many groups vulnerable to the forces of modernization that have penetrated the world in search of profits. We then saw how globalization has its roots in the broader historical process that pits large-scale societies against earlier forms of tribal or small-scales societies. Bodley's analysis also focuses out attention on the differences in values that have framed and continue to support this process. Indeed, both Bodley and Bales point to consumerism as the fundamental ideology behind the global commercialization mov

Deep Economy" by Bill McKibben

In many respects, the book "Deep Economy" by Bill McKibben represents something of a culminating piece of this course (Individuals and Society). This is true in regard to the contemporary phenomenon of globalization. Initially, we have considered the impact of globalization on human groups throughout the world by analyzing globalization's connection to modern systems of slavery. Specifically, population growth and depletion have left many groups vulnerable to the forces of modernization that have penetrated the world in search of profits. We then saw how globalization has its roots in the broader historical process that pits large-scale societies against earlier forms of tribal or small-scales societies. Bodley's analysis also focuses out attention on the differences in values that have framed and continue to support this process. Indeed, both Bodley and Bales point to consumerism as the fundamental ideology behind the global commercialization mov

Anthropology Term Paper

Your paper should be 6-8 pages, double spaced, font size 12. Please do not try to extend length of paper with long direct quotations or lots of illustrations. A paper of this length should not have more than one direct quote if it enhances your thesis. All paraphrased material must be cited in the text of every paragraph for example, (Smith 1992:34) which is (author date:page). If it does not, it is considered plagiarized. Please see the Guide that is attached. The paper MUST have a "References Cited" page at the end. Sources Use both text/articles/books and internet sources. Normally for a paper of this length you will use 3-5 sources. At least one must be a text source. Structure: Your paper should have an introduction that includes your thesis statement and at least two to three sections having to do with the point of your paper. Each section should begin with a topic sentence that supports your thesis sentence. You need not include a summary. If you are trying to prove a point,