Linguistic Frames. Reflecting on the information presented in the section “Language, Culture and Thought: What Categories Tell You about the Mind” in Chapter 2 of the textbook, complete the following tasks:   a. Find a photograph online and provide a link to this photograph in your discussion post.   b. Create two different linguistic frames […]

Hegemonic English. Based on the article “Ideologies of Language: Some Reflections on Language and U.S. Law” and the textbook, discuss what is a language ideology. How is the English-only movement an example of a language ideology, and how is this expressed in the two court cases discussed in Haviland’s article? Do you think the American […]

The Literacy Debate. What does it really mean to be literate? Do you think that new technologies (e.g., the Internet, Kindle, tablets, smart phones, e-readers, computers, instant messaging, emailing,   and blogging) have changed the way we read, write, and think? What is your definition of literacy?   In Chapter 7 of your textbook, how […]

Structural Aspects of Learning a New Language. How do you think we, as children,   are able to comprehend, decipher and then acquire the complex structures of language? Take into consideration   the article, “The Nature of Field Work in a Monolingual Setting.” Set the groundwork for this discussion by   answering the following questions: […]

Phonemes and Accents. According to the Anthropology of Language textbook, “Most people use the phonological system(s) of the language(s) they grew up with, no matter how many additional   languages they learn…. Using the phonological system of one language to speak another one will generally give   you a ‘foreign-sounding’ accent” (p.50).   Do you, […]

An Ethnography of a Religious Event (Ashford) Final Paper Part III: An Ethnography of a Religious Event. Due by Day 7. In your textbook, Eller (2013, p.7) notes that, “Anthropology does not approach religion to falsify it nor to verify it nor even to judge it. Anthropology is not the seminary, intending to indoctrinate the […]

The Undead (Ashford) The Undead. Due by Day 7. Our media portrayals of vampire, ghosts, and zombies are unique to our contemporary culture. For this assignment, choose one of these three undead figures, and describe its meaning in a cultural or religious context of your choice. Support your claims with relevant, high-quality sources. Then, compare […]

Anthropology does not approach religion to falsify it nor to verify it nor even to judge it. Anthropology is not the seminary, intending to indoctrinate the student into any one particular religion. It is not apologetics, attempting to prove or justify some religion; neither is it an exercise in debunking any or all religion.”   […]

Privacy, Ethics, and Law Enforcement Access to Smart Phones Case: State of Oregon v. Pittman https://fedsoc.org/commentary/publications/state-court-docket-watch-state-of-oregon-v-pittman#:~:text=In%20State%20v.%20Pittman%2C%20the%20Oregon%20Supreme%20Court,qualified%20as%20compelling%20an%20incriminating%2C%20testimonial%20statement.%20   Legal Question:   Can an individual be compelled under the law to unlock a smart phone (cell phone)?   Issue:   Is existing law sufficient to protect an individual’s rights when law enforcement agencies seek access to data […]

Topic Selection and Data Collection Proposal Requirements(Use as your guide) Provide a summary of the project focus and present its importance and relevance to the sociological study of diversity. Choose a current research method that is appropriate and sociological in nature. Select an appropriate measurement tool: an observation checklist, content analysis, or questionnaire (see Resources). […]