MWF Anthro Courses

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

[OOC: *has way too much homework, takes the easy way out* Note: You don't need to actually submit an essay on ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. I don't have enough time to read them anyway XD. Just comment either that you're handing it in and whether it's actually good enough to receive a high mark or that you're not handing it in or whatever.]

Intro:

For this class, I will need you to write me an essay on the difference between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. It will be due before next class (Wednesday). Either e-mail it to me or place it in my box.

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Egyptian Arch:

Slide identification! Pick your favorite Egyptian artifact and tell me when it was found, when it was from, and a small blurb on its significance.

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Linguistics:

This is our second class. Since the Greek alphabet is something not everyone is familiar on, I'll need you to study it. You'll be quizzed on it next class. Greek symbols will come up time and again, so it is important you know which is which.

Comments

ADD/DROP

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

If you'd like to add/drop one of the classes, comment here. (I'll be posting a final roster for all my classes by Tuesday for last chances to add/drop classes)

Re: ADD/DROP

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Dr. Jackson, is it possible to add Greek/Roman here, or should I do it on the other thread?

Re: ADD/DROP

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

I asked to be added in the first sign-up thread, but...

Could I be added to Intro to Anth, please?

Re: ADD/DROP

[wraithbaitjohn.livejournal.com]

Eh, what's one more class...

Linguistics can't be that hard... can it?

Re: ADD/DROP

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Sir, I tried signing up this morning, but I'm not sure if I you received my request.

Re: ADD/DROP

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Dr. Jackson, I vould like to sign up for your Greek/Roman archaeology course, if you still have openings.

Re: ADD/DROP

[joolushko-tunai.livejournal.com]

I believe I asked elsewhere, but if you are still taking enrollment, I would love to join the Egyptian Archaeology class.

INTRO

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To ask a question or participate in class discussion, comment here.

Re: INTRO

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*enters the classroom and finds that she's the first one in*

*picks a desk in the middle and pulls out her palm pilot, and begins a game of solitaire*

Re: INTRO

[sharon-valerii.livejournal.com]

*wanders in and grabs a seat in the middle, pulling out her notebook and uncapping a pen*

Re: INTRO

[death-n-binky.livejournal.com]

*DEATH walks in, exactly on time, and takes a seat in the center of t classroom, removes a small kitten from his robe and strokes it while listening to lecture. He appears to have a peice of parchment that is writing his notes for him.

For those that cannot see magical/paranormal things, there is an empty desk with a small kitten on it. While it appears empty, any who approach it get the distinct feeling that it is TAKEN and feel the urge to sit somewhere else. Even those nearby feel like it might be a good idea to move away a tad*

DEATH rasises his hand, unsure whether the teacher can see him*

Re: INTRO

[harried-potter.livejournal.com]

*pulls up a chair and sits down with parchment and quill*

Re: INTRO

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Chihaya races in after taking far too long in talking with that cute boy for Junior Achievers.

Plopping down, he pulls out his notebook and begins to work on his essay.

Re: INTRO

[studentwillow.livejournal.com]

::drops off her 10-page laser-printed essay entitled "Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism: Two Sides of a Dull Penny", bound with a plastic report cover::

::takes a seat near sharon_valerii, looks at her shyly, raises her hand::

Mister Jackson? Will we get a chance to go on any actual digs?

Re: INTRO

[priestly-purple.livejournal.com]

*turns in essay at absolute last minute*

*essay is little more than a dictionary definition of the two terms*

EGYPT

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To ask a question or participate in class discussion, comment here.

Re: EGYPT

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Wow! This is a really fascinating class! I'm so glad you had room for me, Dr. Jackson!

Re: EGYPT

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

*enters the classroom and sits down on the third row and gets out his notebook, writing down the assignment for this week*

Re: EGYPT

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

*stalks in carrying three cups of coffee*

*sets one on Dr. Jackson's desk, winks, and takes a seat next to Cam.*

"Brought you some, too, Flyboy." *hands him the coffee*

*sips her coffee, making sure to hide her eyes behind her bangs*

Re: EGYPT

[alchemic-bean.livejournal.com]

*shows up for class in a foul mood*

Re: EGYPT

[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

*walks in ten minutes late, puts head down, takes nap*

Re: EGYPT

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

Lisa passes in her assignment, takes attentive notes during the lecture, and then runs out of the class like a bat out of hell.

LINGUISTICS

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To ask a question or participate in class discussion, comment here.

Re: LINGUISTICS

[wraithbaitjohn.livejournal.com]

*Walks in, opens laptop, starts playing Sims.*

But still manages to answer enough questions that no one is the wiser.

HOMEWORK

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To submit homework, comment here

Note: It does not have to be what I ask for. If you just want to comment and say *Bob hands in a homework which is writhe in errors, and looks like some sort of alien substance might have stained it* go right ahead. In fact, the funnier comments here, the better.

Re: HOMEWORK

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

*Lana hands in a thoughtfully written essay on her favorite Egyptian artifact from the slides. She's clearly spent far more time than necessary on it, maybe she's trying to impress the professor?*

Homework - Egyptian

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

*Beka hands in a typed page*

Slide no. 88209. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, acc. no. same. "Pilgrimage Ampulla from the Shrine of St. Menas". Found Karanis, Egypt mid 1900s.

The piece is a terracotta flash of two similarly molded halves which, pressed together, form the rough-edged whole. One handle and the rimmed neck have broken off and arguably the most important part--the blessed substance it used to contain--is missing. The image of St. Menas is difficult to read, having been worn smooth in places by frequent handling, however the saint is clearly identifiable as Menas by the two camels which flank the saint, orans with arms extended, belted tunic, long riding cloak, and a small cross above each arm.

While Gary Vikan has written that such pieces were "portable palpable sanctity, which possessed and could convey spiritual power to the owner." However, if it were merely such, the artistic devices on the ampullaae would be unnecessary. Scholar Maggie Flowers has written that "impressed with the saint's images and filled with his miraculous manna, these small sacred objects would have become an integral part of the daily existence and devotional thought of the pilgrims who owned them."

With the benefit of time and distance, it's clear that the ampullae were, indeed, not only "blessings" and/or magical amulets, but also devotional items to assist the worshipper, returned from the shrine, in attaining the liminal state of pilgrimage during daily worship and communion.

Um. *bites inside of lip* Dr. Jackson, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't let it get around that I actually did my homework. I do have a reputation to protect.