Anthropology 101, 6th Period

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Daniel smiles at his small class. "Welcome to Anthropology. I'm Dr. Jackson.

Today, I just wanted to talk to you about what this class is going to entail, and also, have you introduce yourselves and discuss why you took this class.

The first thing is that I will be expecting interaction. As there's only four of you, that means you might have to do more work... so you could try and persuade your friends to add this," he grins.

"We'll start by looking at what is anthropology, and what it's subdisciples are this week. Next week, we'll be starting with physical, or, as it is sometimes called, biological anthropology. Next lesson, I'll have a handout for you with a run down of the class syllabus, and a suggestion of books. Oh, and I also need a TA, so if anyone's interested in the job, just come see me after class and we'll talk.

But today, I just want to get to know you. So, I'll start, then we'll go clockwise around the room. Tell me why you've decided to take this class and something else about yourself, and then we'll go around again, and I want you to tell me what you think anthropology is

I'm Daniel Jackson, I'm the teacher and I like coffee. I'm not going to say what I think anthropology is, because I know. As a hint, I'm going to tell you that it comes from the Greek. Let's go, guys."




[[Your final grade will be reflecting participation. Obviously if RL happens, then that's not your fault and a simple X was here and did Y will do. But I won't take that every lesson. Of course, you don't need to actually write the essays that he sets, but something would be nice.

I'm in GMT (mostly), so might not be around to discuss things with in class, but you can always talk with each other. I'll respond when I can. Monday's class will close just before I post Wednesday's class, and Wednesday's class will close around midday (GMT) on Saturday.

Any problems? Talk to me IC or OOC. Both Daniel and I are very harmless - honestly!

Comments

Re: Introduce yourself

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Daniel looked at him curiously. "Really? Where have you lived, Blair?"

Re: Introduce yourself

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"Everywhere, man!" Blair grinned and bounced, waving his arms as he spoke. "Tanzania, British Columbia, Greece, Australia, Germany, Pakistan, Laos, France and tons of other places. Most recently was Chile. It was great." Blair bounced. "But I decided that I wanted to try going to school because I really want to go to college and become and anthropologist." Blair grinned.

Re: Introduce yourself

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"That's an impressive list of places," Daniel smiled. "What colleges are you thinking of?"

Re: Introduce yourself

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Blair bounced happily. "Colleges with anthropology departments?" He shrugged. "I talked to a professor who was conducting a study on the tribe my Mom and I were living with and he said that no college would take me unless I had gone to high school. So I haven't even started to look at specific colleges. Should I?" Blair fumbled for his notebook and pen. "What are good ones? Should I apply now?"

Re: Introduce yourself

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Daniel laughed. "You can start looking now if you wish, but you've got a couple of years ahead of you," he said. "If you want to come and talk colleges with me, in my office hour, or at any time really, then you're very welcome to."

Re: Introduce yourself

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"Thanks, man!" Blair grinned and bounced in his seat.