Anthro due April 24 11pm Conducting Fieldwork - Discussion Board #2 9 Learning Objective: How Do Anthropologists Get Started Conducting Fieldwork? You don't need to go to a remote country to use the skills of an anthropologist; in fact, there are different cultures all around you at this very moment. College campuses include a huge variety of cultures, all of which can be studied by means of ethnographic fieldwork. Student organizations such as fraternities and sororities, and religious and ethnic groups, can be considered cultures. This should get you thinking about your ethnography projects! Instructions: 1. What is the emic point of view? 2. What is the etic point of view? 3. Write a plan for conducting ethnographic fieldwork within your own community. What culture, other than your own, would you study? What strategies would you employ in your fieldwork? What kinds of analysis would be appropriate for the data you have collected? Consider your fieldwork carefully, including what effect it might have on you. Post your written proposal for fieldwork to your class's online discussion board and ask for feedback about how it could be altered or improved. How would you approach it using the emic and etic points of view? For full credit respond to at least two other post. All posts made to each Lesson discussion are scored according to the following criteria: · 0 points: no participation, no attempt to begin a discussion, or respond to a classmate. · .5 – 5.75 point (F): varying degrees of failure; attempt to participate is not sincere; does not demonstrate much or any preparation; student clearly unwilling to participate or prepare; posts do not address the topic or engage peer in discussion; and/or post is incomprehensible due to grammar/spelling/syntax errors! · 6 – 6.75 points (D): attempt does not demonstrate comprehension of material or full preparation for the discussion, or does not address the discussion topic in a meaningful way, and/or post is very difficult to understand, containing grammar/spelling/syntax errors! · 7 – 7.75 points (C): statements indicate a willingness to participate but do not indicate full preparation or full comprehension, or may not address the discussion topic fully and/or post is somewhat difficult to follow, containing grammar/spelling/syntax errors. · 8 – 8.75 points (B): statements indicate student willing and prepared for discussion, but maybe lacking a complete understanding of concepts or complete coverage of discussion topic, and/or post contains some grammar/spelling/syntax errors. They have also responded to at least 2 other post · 9-10 points (A): student’s enthusiastic participation indicates preparation, comprehension and complete understanding of concepts, has complete and accurate coverage of the discussion topic and is free of grammar/spelling/syntax errors. They have also responded to at least 2 other post. This is my discussion : An emic point of view is a perspect.

1. Anthro due April 24 11pm
Conducting Fieldwork - Discussion Board #2
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Learning Objective: How Do Anthropologists Get Started
Conducting Fieldwork?
You don't need to go to a remote country to use the skills of an
anthropologist; in fact, there are different cultures all around
you at this very moment. College campuses include a huge
variety of cultures, all of which can be studied by means of
ethnographic fieldwork. Student organizations such as
fraternities and sororities, and religious and ethnic groups, can
be considered cultures.
This should get you thinking about your ethnography projects!
Instructions:
1. What is the emic point of view?
2. What is the etic point of view?
3. Write a plan for conducting ethnographic fieldwork within
your own community. What culture, other than your own, would
you study? What strategies would you employ in your
fieldwork? What kinds of analysis would be appropriate for the
data you have collected? Consider your fieldwork carefully,
including what effect it might have on you. Post your written
proposal for fieldwork to your class's online discussion board
and ask for feedback about how it could be altered or improved.
How would you approach it using the emic and etic points of
view?
For full credit respond to at least two other post.
All posts made to each Lesson discussion are scored according

2. to the following criteria:
· 0 points: no participation, no attempt to begin a discussion, or
respond to a classmate.
· .5 – 5.75 point (F): varying degrees of failure; attempt to
participate is not sincere; does not demonstrate much or any
preparation; student clearly unwilling to participate or prepare;
posts do not address the topic or engage peer in discussion;
and/or post is incomprehensible due to grammar/spelling/syntax
errors!
· 6 – 6.75 points (D): attempt does not demonstrate
comprehension of material or full preparation for the
discussion, or does not address the discussion topic in a
meaningful way, and/or post is very difficult to understand,
containing grammar/spelling/syntax errors!
· 7 – 7.75 points (C): statements indicate a willingness to
participate but do not indicate full preparation or full
comprehension, or may not address the discussion topic fully
and/or post is somewhat difficult to follow, containing
grammar/spelling/syntax errors.
· 8 – 8.75 points (B): statements indicate student willing and
prepared for discussion, but maybe lacking a complete
understanding of concepts or complete coverage of discussion
topic, and/or post contains some grammar/spelling/syntax
errors. They have also responded to at least 2 other post
· 9-10 points (A): student’s enthusiastic participation indicates
preparation, comprehension and complete understanding of
concepts, has complete and accurate coverage of the discussion
topic and is free of grammar/spelling/syntax errors. They have
also responded to at least 2 other post.
This is my discussion :
An emic point of view is a perspective where an issue is
analyzed and handled from a cultural perspective. This is where
a culture has a way of perceiving issues like gender,
environment conservation or even agriculture among other

3. issues. The people from that specific culture are likely to make
use of emic point of view to argue for or against an issue.
On the other hand, an etic point of view is a situation where
culture of a specific group of people is viewed by a foreigner
from the foreigners’ cultural perspective. This is to mean that in
etic point of view, the person making the perspective is not
familiar with the culture and hence is using his/her culture to
view a different or new culture. For instance; an Asian would
visit an African country and view the African culture from an
Asian perspective.
Conducting an ethnographic fieldwork is an interesting thing
and in my case I would research about the African American
since it is my culture but I can extend to the Chinese Americans
more so because they have increased in number in the United
States. I would use observation and interviews to conduct the
study. For the analysis, I would information available in
different reliable sources to compare with data collected. The
same data I would forward to a professional to have the data
reviewed and determined in regards to accuracy and validity.
And here’s some students discussion, please write a comment to
these two.
Thanks .
Sandra Hanna
Emic perspective refers to the insider's perspective of the
culture being studied from the perspective of the insider. The
etic point of view refers to the perspective of an outside
observer who is studying the culture from an outside viewpoint.
I would love to learn more about Coptic Orthodox Christian.
Although I am married to an Egyptian, I feel as if I haven't
learned anything about them as much as I should, though I am

4. fairly well versed in their culture. The first thing I would do
would be to spend more time at the church talking to people
who were born there, since I feel like that will help me to get a
better understanding of their religion in that country. Despite
the fact that there might be some language barriers since they
only speak a little bit of English, I will try to learn more Arabic
to be able to communicate better.
Some of my questions would be..
What is the main difference between Coptic Orthodox Christian
and just Christian?
What are your beliefs?
What are some of the Holliday's you are not allowed to
celebrate as a Coptic Orthodox Christian?
Do you welcome anyone from another religion?
I believe that this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to
gain a deeper understanding of the Coptic Orthodox Christian
Church as well as for other people to gain a deeper
understanding of other cultures by conducting research on this
topic. In order to determine whether or not ethnographic
fieldwork will have an impact on my own beliefs, I will think
about this as I begin the ethnographic fieldwork process.
Elizabeth Nunez
The emic point of view we can call it interior, while the etic
point of view is exterior. That's basically what you mean when
you talk about the emic and etic points of view. An emic
perspective happens when you are describing something, a
reality, a point of view of someone, or a behavior of some
belonging culture. While an etic perspective can describe all of
the above but from the outside, from a foreign culture, different
from the one being described.
It would be incredible and interesting if my project is from a
country, Spain because I have always considered that it is a
place that has a lot to offer for people who do not know it, it is

5. a country that has many traditions and history, in addition to its
structure so awesome.
To carry out this project I will do research on my own, also, I
have an aunt who has been living in Spain for a while, I hope to
have the opportunity to interview her because sometimes the
time change is not favorable, and she also works a lot. But my
intention is to learn more about its history, and the traditions
they have in terms of food, dances, and celebrations, among
other things. I would ask things like, How is life in Spain? The
influence that Spanish culture has had on her? Any differences
or similarities between her culture and Spanish culture?
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InstructionsWeek 4 Activity - Project Resources and Budget
Instructions:
Carefully look through the "Sample" tab. Pay close attention to
the amount of detail included, and the formatting and
organization of the list. You will use this sample list as a guide
to create your own list of resources.
Navigate to the third tab titled, "Blank Template - Fill This In"
and complete the following:
1. In the “Resources” column, outline a plausible list of
resources, goods, and services needed to complete your chosen
project. Include at least five resources in your list.
2. In the “Type” column, assign each resource a type. Include at
least two different types in your list. You may categorize each
resource using the same types as in the Sample tab or utilize
your own.

6. 3. In the “Cost” column, estimate appropriate costs for each
resource. Though these figures are hypothetical estimates, they
should relate to each other and be proportional. .
Then, in the fourth tab titled, "Sources," list your resources in
proper SWS style.
SampleProject Resources and Budget
Developed by John Smith
August 2022ResourceTypeCostFoundation
ContractorLabor$10,000.00Framing
ContractorLabor$10,000.00Roofing
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Windows
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Doors
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Bricks
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Siding
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Insulation
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Drywall
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Plumbing
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Electrical
ContractorLabor$10,000.00HVAC
ContractorLabor$5,000.00Cabinet
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Flooring
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Appliances
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Driveway/Sidewalk
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Fencing
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Deck
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Landscaping
ContractorLabor$2,500.00Government
InspectorLabor$500.00Inspection
ResolversLabor$500.00Cleaning
ServiceLabor$500.00LumberMaterials$100,000.00BricksMateri
als$50,000.00WindowsMaterials$10,000.00HVACEquipment$1
0,000.00AppliancesEquipment$20,000.00FenceEquipment$10,0
00.00DeckEquipment$10,000.00FlooringMaterials$10,000.00Ba
throom / Kitchen

7. FixturesEquipment$10,000.00CabinetsEquipment$5,000.00$324
,000.00
Blank Template - Fill This InProject Resources and Budget
Developed by Tashina Tupai
Date October 31,
2022ResourceTypeCostContractorsPlumberLabour$2,700Electri
cianLabour$1,800PaintersLabour$900Drywall
installationLabour$3,200Interior
designerLabour$10,000FlooringLabour$1,900InsulationLabour$
6,300HVACLabour$2,700Fixturesmaterials$3,200Light
fixturematerials$300Vanity/Sinks
(4)materials$3,000Countertopsmaterials$1,500Doors and
Windowsmaterials$1,500Paintmaterials$200Mirrors
(8)materials$4,000Plumbingmaterials$2,000Lotion Bottles
(4)materials$800Doors and Windowsmaterials$2,000$
48,000.00
SourcesSourcesTom Grupa. July 5, 2021. How much does it cost
to remodel a bathroom?
https://www.homeguide.com/costs/bathroom-remodel-
cost#breakdown
InstructionsWeek 6 Assignment - Project Tasks and Timeline
Instructions:
Carefully look through the "Sample" tab. Pay close attention to
the amount of detail included, and the formatting and
organization of the list. You will use this sample list as a guide
to create your own list of tasks, but you should not duplicate the
content from the sample exactly.
Navigate to the third tab titled, "Blank Template - Fill This In"
and complete the following:
1. In the “Activity” column, outline a plausible list of tasks
needed to complete your chosen project. You may group tasks

8. together as in the Sample tab, or list each task separately.
2. In the “Start Date”, “End Date”, and “Days to Complete”
columns, estimate plausible timelines for each task or group of
tasks. In the first row, highlighted in yellow, give a start and
end date for the project as a whole.
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Sample Project Tasks and Timeline
Developed by John Smith
October 2022ActivityDays to CompleteStart DateEnd
DateConstruction Plan253Saturday, January 1, 2022Sunday,
September 11, 2022Planning Activites30Saturday, January 1,
2022Monday, January 31, 2022Finalize PlansSign Contract to
ProceedConstruction Activities45Monday, January 31, 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022Prepare SitePrepare Foundation for
PropertyEstablish Framing for PropertyExterior Work
Activities30Thursday, March 17, 2022Saturday, April 16,
2022Install RoofInstall WindowsInstall DoorsInstall
BricksInstall SidingInterior Work Activities120Saturday, April
16, 2022Sunday, August 14, 2022Install InsulationInstall
DrywallInstall Plumbing & Related FixturesInstall Electrical &
Related FixturesInstall HVACInstall CabinetsInstall

9. FlooringInstall AppliancesGrounds Work Activities14Sunday,
August 14, 2022Sunday, August 28, 2022Install DrivewayInstall
SidewalksInstall FencingInstall DeckLay Sod & PlantsFinal
Acceptance14Sunday, August 28, 2022Sunday, September 11,
2022Clean Up Property for Inspection (Cleaning
Service)Inspection by Local GovernmentAddress Issues from
Government InspectionInspection by OwnerAddress Issues from
Owner InspectionTurn Property Over to Owner
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Language - Discussion Board #3
2
Learning Objective: What is Language and Where Does it Come
From?
While we may think of language as confined to the words that
we speak, there is so much more to language than this. The
world of gestures is an excellent example; many of us "speak
with our hands" in order to emphasize the topics that we are
trying to communicate. Italians are particularly famous for their
elaborate and exaggerated language of gestures. A recent article
and video from the
New York Times does an excellent job of elucidating
this topic. You can see the article "When Italians Chat, Hands
and Fingers Do the Talking" at the following link
NY TIMES Article
(Links to an external site.)
Instructions:
1. After reading the article and watching the video about Italian

10. hand gestures, you should have a greater awareness of the role
of gesture in communication. Over the course of a day, make
note of the gestures that you, your friends, and your professors
use, and in what contexts these gestures are used.
2. Prepare a summary of the gestures you observed for your
class's online forum.
3. Use Canvas Studio to respond to this post (60 seconds or
less). Make a short video of the gestures.
How to respond with Canvas Studio.
4.
(Links to an external site.)
5.
6. Explain the gestures in a small paragraph!
7.
(Links to an external site.)
8.
9. In the comment section, discuss with your classmates whether
there are other possible meanings for any of the gestures you
presented.
All posts made to each Lesson discussion are scored according
to the following criteria:
· 0 points: no participation, no attempt to begin a discussion, or
respond to a classmate.
· .5 – 5.75 point (F): varying degrees of failure; attempt to
participate is not sincere; does not demonstrate much or any
preparation; student clearly unwilling to participate or prepare;
posts do not address the topic or engage peer in discussion;
and/or post is incomprehensible due to grammar/spelling/syntax
errors!
· 6 – 6.75 points (D): attempt does not demonstrate
comprehension of material or full preparation for the
discussion, or does not address the discussion topic in a
meaningful way, and/or post is very difficult to understand,
containing grammar/spelling/syntax errors!

11. · 7 – 7.75 points (C): statements indicate a willingness to
participate but do not indicate full preparation or full
comprehension, or may not address the discussion topic fully
and/or post is somewhat difficult to follow, containing
grammar/spelling/syntax errors.
· 8 – 8.75 points (B): statements indicate student willing and
prepared for discussion, but maybe lacking a complete
understanding of concepts or complete coverage of discussion
topic, and/or post contains some grammar/spelling/syntax
errors. They have also responded to at least 2 other post
· 9-10 points (A): Students’ enthusiastic participation indicates
preparation, comprehension and complete understanding of
concepts, has complete and accurate coverage of the discussion
topic and is free of grammar/spelling/syntax errors. They have
also responded to at least 2 other posts.
This is my discussion . I only need comments on students
discussions
In the online course forum, there are a lot of gestures I have
learned and become completely aware of. I have learned that
communication goes beyond verbal engagement since gestures
are powerful way of communicating a message. For instance, I
have noted that when a student is not comfortable and not in a
position to say no, a simple frown on the face can communicate
discomfort. In other instances a student can nod the head as a
sign of agreement or even looking at a person straight in the eye
communicating attentive listening. Whenever one could desire
say something, members of the online class could raise their
hands to attract attention from other students or the tutor. As a
sign of fatigue and tiredness, students could demonstrate with
gestures like yawning and stretching. When something exciting
is being shared, students could show through smiley and happy
faces accompanied by laughter but also varying voice tone is
also a perfect gesture constantly used.

12. Here are the discussions from other students. I need to leave a
comment to them.
Cristina Parra Medrano
Some hand gestures I've caught myself doing in particular range
from being habitual to doing them so other's understand what I
say better. For example, at work, I've caught myself gesturing
towards the menu several times especially with customers, just
to make it easier for them to see what they can order. Another
thing I've notices is the typical "I don't know gesture," where
both your hands kind of bend at a 90 degree angle palms up by
the side of your head, similar to the emoji. That one's kind of
become habitual. One of the gestures that I'm trying to break
habit of performing is simply moving my hands around when I
talk, It's just so dramatic the way I do it and I feel like people
would take me more seriously if I stop. I notice at work that
most managers of mine mimic actions, for example, if I'm asked
to write something down, they'll mimic writing something down
on an invisible paper with an invisible pen as they assume this
helps me and other employees understand what they mean. I
noticed when I talk about the sizes of particular objects my
hands kind of extend when it's a bigger object and come closer
together when I'm referring to something smaller. One gesture
I've noticed my mother does is raise her hand up tp her ear when
she can't hear what I'm saying, a lot of customers at work tend
to do this as well. One specific gesture that I personally like to
do a lot, especially at work to our employees, is a thumbs up
just to show I'm grateful whenever I ask someone to perform a
task or after rush hour to validate our employees for their hard
work. One thing I've noticed is the difference of hand gestures
from generation to generation. For example, I know some hand
gestures that my mom won't understand but other people my age
might. Additionally I have some older coworkers who wouldn't

13. understand these gestures either, but they seem popular among
other people around my age.
Angel De La Torre
One of the most valuable tools for musicians in a loud studio to
communicate are hand gestures, signals, queues, and facial
expressions. The absolute inability to project your voice loud
enough (without being a trained singer) makes learning these
gestures crucial to getting anything done in a noisy studio with
an overactive drummer. You can gesture when the song starts by
counting the beat with your hand. Similarly, you can wave your
hand with your palm facing the ground in a lateral motion to
signal the end of a song. Finally you can make a face when you
are very pleased with the sound.
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