1 - What did you learn - in terms of knowledge, skills, or perspectives - in this course?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. - How to think about and approach ethnography - basic foundation of anthropological and ethnographical practice and thought - Anthropological theory and fundamentals - This was one of the most intellectually rewarding and stimulating classes that I have taken at CC, even as a non-anthropology major. It takes you on a journey from the complex and evolving definitions of "culture" to fascinating concepts (such as ritual process, gift-giving, hospitality, dialectic between hierarchy and difference) that have shaped the human experience as we know it - in all its currently perceived "spheres" (social, economic, political, etc.) - and our perceptions of it. - -anthropological theory/history of anthropology -anthropological concepts (kinship, gifting, hospitality, etc) -how anthropology is used today - really interesting intro to anthropology! - I learned basic anthropology theory and terminology, along with different perspectives within the field. - The basics of anthropology and ethnographic studies. - In this class, we learned a broad range of topics, including my personal favorite part of the course-- ethnography. I have never, at least before this class, written an ethnography, and I have learned how to do it in a concise and clear manner in order to get my point across. - I learned very much in this course. Certain anthropological concepts found their way into other class essays ² ie. dirt as disorder, liminal spaces, brotherhood, etc. - I learned how to utilize thick description to analyze social relations and symbols. I also learned how to put different anthropological texts in conversation with each other in analyzing my day to day experiences. - -Reading ethnographies -Examining texts critically through the lens of modernity -Comparing and contrasting views of various anthropologists in constructing theories -Concepts of ritual passage, kinship, hospitality, brotherhood - Styles of ethnography and ways to interpret the structure of culture. - The anthropological approach to the study of culture and human society. Case studies from ethnography are used in exploring the universality of cultural categories (social organization, economy, law, belief system, art, etc.) and the range of variation among human societies. - I learned how different anthropologists have defined and approached the study of culture throughout history. We focused on different areas of interest for anthropologists, such as rituals, gift-giving, hospitality, and difference/elitism. 2 - What is your overall assessment of the course?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. Response Option Weight Frequency Percentage Percent Responses Mean Excellent (5) 14 28.00% Very Good (4) 17 34.00% Good (3) 13 26.00% Fair (2) 5 10.00% Poor (1) 1 2.00% 0 25 50 75 100 Question Response Rate Mean STD Median 50/72 (69.44%) 3.76 1.04 4.00 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2022 Course: ANTHUN1002_001_2022_1-THEINTERPRETATIONOFCULTURE : ANTHUN1002_001_2022_1 - THE INTERPRETATION OF CULTURE Naor Ben-Yehoyada Instructor:

3 - Would you recommend this course to another student?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. Response Option Weight Frequency Percentage Percent Responses Mean Definitely recommend (1) 12 24.00% Probably recommend (2) 23 46.00% I'm not sure I'd recommend (3) 11 22.00% Probably not recommend (4) 3 6.00% Definitely not recommend (5) 1 2.00% 0 25 50 75 100 Response Rate 50/72 (69.44%) 4 - Please qualify your recommendations if you wish:The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. - Wasn't the biggest fan but it's good for getting a base in anthropology - this is an easy course to do well in if you put in the work- would honestly recommend to anyone interested in the social sciences or the humanities - This class gives a broad overview of the world of anthropology. If you are interested in anthropology, specifically if you want to potentially major in it, this is a good place to start. However, if you already have some knowledge of anthropology, this class may be a bit boring, as the topics discussed are very broad. - I learned a lot from this course, but the lectures were a bit all over the place, and the assignments were a bit difficult. However, there were cool concepts that I will apply to other academic spaces! - It's a good class for those interested in the subject, but it's also accessible enough for anyone. - -A good course for students interested in anthropology -Very reading heavy (all coursework depends on the readings, so it is necessary to do the majority of them and have a thorough understanding of them) - If you like to read and learn on your own, you'll be fine. Don't expect the lectures to help you in any way. - This is a fairly easy and straightforward course. However, it does take up a significant amount of time, because it includes a weekly discussion section (even though it is still worth only three credits rather than four). For a three-credit class that doesn't even count towards the global core environment, I don't think it's worth sitting through the long-winded lectures. - Personally, I figured out that I am not the biggest fan of anthropology so that ¶ s why I wouldn ¶ t recommend it but if people ARE interested in it, then I would. 5 - How does the workload in this course compare to Columbia courses with a similar structure (e.g. a lecture, seminar, laboratory, or language course)?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. Response Option Weight Frequency Percentage Percent Responses Mean Much heavier workload (1) 2 4.00% Heavier workload (2) 6 12.00% Similar workload (3) 31 62.00% Lighter workload (4) 8 16.00% Much lighter workload (5) 1 2.00% No basis for comparison (6) 2 4.00% 0 25 50 75 100 Response Rate 50/72 (69.44%) 2 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2022 Course: ANTHUN1002_001_2022_1-THEINTERPRETATIONOFCULTURE : ANTHUN1002_001_2022_1 - THE INTERPRETATION OF CULTURE Naor Ben-Yehoyada Instructor: