Cultural
Anthropology Term Project
Autobiographical
Family Study
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The
objective is to relate this project to the text readings and to events in your
family history. Think enculturation,
culture, ethnic background and customs and learn more by asking
your family and friends about the events: history, traditions, beliefs,
cultural heritage, etc.that make you who you are You may relate it to the
entire Social Science group- economics, sociology, philosophy, political science,
history, psychology which make up Cultural Anthropology. This is your
opportunity to tell your story and that of your family.
Parameters of the Paper
Minimum content of
6-7 pages includes the Title
Page and a bibliography
12 pt., double spaced report. Spell and Grammar
check and submitted (attach the file) in the Assignment drop box by due date
posted. Attach the file not a copy of the paper in the drop box.
Bibliography or References: Text, interviews or
other documentation
Text-
author, text, publisher, date of publication and pages
Interview-
name of interviewee, date, relationship to student, how (personal, phone,
e-mails, letters etc….
Internet-
standard internet format: name of article, author, and website
address
Please make sure you compose your paper and
save in a “WORD” formatted file. This is a backup copy encase of any problems.
The bibliography is a standard format, for interviews you will need the name of
the interviewee, relationship, date of interview, and how (personal, internet,
telephone, etc...)
(Just
a reminder : Wikipedia is not
an educational source)
Utilize
the
Use the guidelines below and utilize some or
all of the questions to assist you.
It is essential that
you interview family members: at a minimum one of your parent(s); and one other
living relative such as aunts, uncles, grandparents (coherent). Questions to
ask which can be incorporated into your project are:
1- What
is our family’s cultural heritage? Where did our family originate prior to
becoming first, second or third generation Americans?
2- What
customs or traditions were practiced when they were children- holidays,
religious observances and how have those customs/traditions changed in their
lifetime and yours.
3- How
did the family celebrate (or not) holidays?
4- What
was the biggest difference in economic class distinctions between then and now?
5- What
was our family’s greatest concern, when you were my age?
6- What
is/was your family religion and how did that effect how they were brought up
and how has that changed in their/your lifetime.
7- What
was the role of women, when you were my age?
8- -How
has the role of women impacted the family?
9- -At what age and under what
circumstances did you first encounter
a. Differences
among cultures; and/or
b. Differences
among “white” ethnic groups- e.g. Irish vs Italians vs Germans
1-What were cultural relations
like when you were my age?
a. Were
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Asian Americansm,
Native Americans or Anglo Americans treated in a different way?
11 What
invention or discovery has had the greatest affect on your life?
12 What
international or national event has had the greatest influence on your life?
13 Do
you think that the “times” were generally better when you were my age or are
they better now? Explain.
Below are a few more suggestions as to what else you
might want to include.
1. Parental
Background- Names, dates, geography, work,
courtship, religion-ethnicity, education, recreational
activities.
2. Birth
to First Day of School - Date, location, circumstances, first home, siblings, experiences
–& nbsp;best/worst.
3. Elementary
– High School Years - Favorite teachers, best friends, hobbies/activities/
favorite subject, summer vacation, best/worst experience. Sports, clubs,
hobbies, etc. (awards), social life (dating), favorite actor/actress, movie,
song, favorite television programs.
4. Work
History - Employer, dates, job description, salary, location (in
chronological order)
5. Post
High School Education - Institutions, dates, etc.
6. Present/Future
Plans - Education, livelihood, social/family plans, location, Philosophy
of Life.
7. Historical
Sources (if applicable)
·
Family Interviews- parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc...
·
Birth Certificates –
personal, parents, grandparents, etc.
·
Religious Documents, i.e.
Baptismal, Confirmation, Bar Mitzvah,
marriage & death certificates, etc.
·
Awards/Certificates –
reports, clubs, academic, social, religious, community
·
Places Visited – dates,
locations (geographical), occasions (can be listed chronologically)
·
Dating History- (optional)
name, dates, pictures?, (ie senior prom)
·
Residences – birth to
present – list addresses, dates, photos
·
Military Record – (if applicable)
dates, locations, rank, job description, travel?
·
Photographs- parents,
grandparents, siblings, special people or things such as your first car.
·
Family Tree
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