Q Engaging Anthropology Final Class Exercise Due Thursday December 15, 11:59pm. Background In Module 1, you were asked two questions: What is Anthropology? and What is Civic Engagement (and what does it have to do with this class)? Your final required assignment for this class is an "Engaged Anthropology" essay, which will offer you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of anthropology and civic engagement. Prompt: Out of all the Modules you engaged in over the course of the semester, which one most influenced you in a way that significantly changed your ideas or actions (or both) and why? • How did that process unfold? • How did you apply anthropological terms, concepts or analytical themes? • What was the impact and/or outcome in terms of civic engagement? In order to think deeply about the course components, you might want to first refresh your memory by reviewing the Module themes and glancing over your Discussion and CRRs. Deliverable: There is no "final exam" for this class. Instead I want you to write an essay of no more than 500-words, following the rubric below and keeping with the formal collegiate writing style as your CRRs. The requirements for the essay, in addition to the grading rubric below, are to carefully and conscientiously prepare your response to the prompt. The post will be due by Thursday December 15 at 11:59pm. Instructions for posting your essay: 1) Carefully proofread before Copying and Pasting your essay directly into the text box - just as you would a CRR. 2) Hit submit and you've completed your last assignment for the semester! Resources: Take some time to check out some examples of how anthropologists are putting their knowledge, skills and passion to work. While these are optional activities, I hope you'll find some inspiration for your own future anthropological endeavors. https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ (Links to an external site.) https://culanth.org/fieldsights/contributed-content/anthropod (Links to an external site.) https://www.americananthropologist.org/anthropological-airwaves-podcast/ (Links to an external site.) https://anthrotalks.org/ (Links to an external site.) Grading Rubric 100 points possible The grading rubric for this assignment will include familiar elements, but will allow for more creativity and flexibility on your part. 1) Following Instructions - 20 points All parts of the prompt were addressed and did not contain any language or content which would violate ANTH 3101 Course Policies or UNT Student Code of Conduct. 2) Personal Responsibility - 20 points Articulates one's personal role (assumptions, biases, etc.) in developing an idea or undertaking an action; evidences responsibility for consequences by clearly voicing steps taken towards change in thinking or action AND/OR the outcome/s of that process. 3) Critical Thinking - 20 points Indicates critical reflection on emerging insights gained from thematic immersion (namely, engaging with specific course elements within the Module/s), and on any theories or sources of information which changed one's thinking or behavior. 4) Applying Anthropology - 20 points Draws on specific course themes and concepts and offers evidence of anthropological applications in devising solutions to complex social/cultural issues encountered over the course of the semester. 5) Creativity and Depth - 20 points Sincere consideration and reflection evidences innovative conclusions or practical recommendations.