DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
ANTH 303 ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY
MIDTERM TEST


Instructor: Dr. Susan Vincent
Date: 3 October 2017

NAME: _________________________

This quiz is marked out of 15 and is worth 15 % of your final mark in this course. The goal is to test your ability to understand and explain major features of the theoretical perspectives, as well as to think critically about them. YOU MAY NOT WRITE ON A THEORIST ON WHOM YOU HAVE PRESENTED IN EITHER SECTION OF THE TEST.

PART ONE. (5 marks) Choose ONE of the following concepts to explain. Be clear in your explanation. It is helpful to include a clear and comprehensive explanation, provide an example to show you know how it works, and to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the concept.

1.     Explain what ___ means by “___.” Give an example and outline strengths and weaknesses of this concept.

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PART TWO. (10 marks) Write on ONE of the following questions with a short essay. Strong suggestion: Use the following format to present your argument. “In this essay I argue that [give your position] because [or ‘on the basis of’] [your reasons, that you will support with evidence in the evidence section.]” Remember to give a thesis statement with your argument; to define the concept; and to present evidence with your analysis to explain the insights or drawbacks to the concept. You should finish with a short conclusion.
       
4.    Compare and contrast how ___ and __ deal with/understand/define/approach _____. Which is the better approach? Why?

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