Week 1- Welcome to 1AA3 and Online Learning

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Welcome to Anthropology 1AA3 S E X F O O D A N D D E A T H - A N T H R O P O L O G Y 1 A A 3 F A L L 2 0 2 3 I N S T R U C T O R : B E A T R I C E F L E T C H E R
What does this presentation cover? What are our course policies? How is this online course structured? How will I be assessed?
Beatrice Fletcher (she/her) fletchba@mcmaster.ca Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-3pm Office Location: CNH 502 ∙ PhD Candidate focusing on Anthropological Archaeology ∙ My thesis research focuses on Indigenous archaeological histories in Ontario. ∙ I map soil chemistry in order to understand human activities and investigate site formation processes.
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Your TAs Emily Anson ( ansone@mcmaster.ca ) Robert Beggs ( beggsr@mcmaster.ca ) Lauren Donker ( donkel@mcmaster.ca ) Emily Gillard ( forgetem@mcmaster.ca ) Raha Farhang-Khoei ( farhangr@mcmaster.ca )
Your TAs What Should I Ask My TA? ∙ Questions regarding assignment requirements ∙ Questions regarding assignment grades ∙ Questions about writing tips & tricks ∙ About their research/interests
Required Textbook ∙ Sex, Food, and Death- Anthropology 1AA3 Custom Course Kit for McMaster University. Oxford University Press, 2023 ∙ This text can be purchased at McMaster’s Campus Store (CAD) ∙ Please do not purchase or use older versions of the textbook (pre Fall 2023) as the readings are different! ∙ See the syllabus for more information.
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What is Online Learning? ∙ Our course is conducted completely virtually. ∙ Weekly content (like the video you are viewing now) will be posted each Monday by 11:59pm . ∙ You can complete online components at your own pace but note that assignment deadlines and testing dates are fixed.
Benefits of Online Learning ∙ Online learning allows you to complete material at your own pace. ∙ This model values student autonomy and accommodates students with busy schedules or additional responsibilities outside of university. ∙ We have built in discussion boards , live Q&As and office hours that provide opportunities to build community and seek personalized support.
Avenue to Learn ∙ Our course hub is situated on Avenue to Learn ∙ You can access Avenue to learn at http://avenue.mcmaster.ca ∙ Please log in using your MacID (ex. fletchba) and your password ∙ Note that two-factor authentication is now required ∙ I will post slide decks, recordings, additional readings, supplemental readings, and announcements on A2L ∙ You will submit your assignments to an A2L dropbox ∙ Your tests will also be available as “quizzes” on A2L ∙ Please enable email notifications so you do not miss anything!
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Kanopy ∙ Kanopy Streaming is a platform containing documentary films from a range of producers. ∙ You can access Kanopy for free as a McMaster Student ∙ https://library.mcmaster.ca/databases/ kanopy
How can I ask questions? ∙ I have set up several mechanisms for you to ask questions/provide feedback: 1. You can email me at fletchba@mcmaster.ca 2. You can post your question in the relevant discussion board 3. You can post key terms/ vocabulary items to our course vocabulary padlet 4. You can attend live Q&A sessions (videos from these sessions will also be posted) 5. You can provide feedback via our mid-term check in survey (details to be posted on A2L)
Email Policy ∙ All emails must originate from your McMaster email address ∙ Put 1AA3 in the subject line ∙ Provide your name and student number in the email ∙ E-mails will be answered within 48 hours (not including weekends) ∙ Grade adjustments will not be made via email- please visit office hours or email to set up an appointment
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What about extensions? ∙ Regular MSAF forms not applicable for this course as materials must be weighted under 25% ∙ If you require an extension for assessments, please email me at fletchba@mcmaster.ca ∙ Depending on your situation, I may ask that you apply for an MSAF exception with the faculty office ∙ I do not reweight material! ∙ Without an extension, late submission will be penalized at -5% per day late for up to 5 calendar days.
Course Assessments Course Assessment Weight Due Date Test #1- 60 Multiple Choice Questions Covering Material Up to and Including Week 4 25% October 6 th - Open from 8:30am- 8:30pm Academic Integrity Quiz 0% (but it is Mandatory) Open September 11 th -October 15 th Assignment #1- Deconstructed Essay 25% October 16 th 11:59pm via A2L Test #2- 60 Multiple Choice Questions Covering Material from Weeks 5-12 25% November 27 th – Open from 8:30am-8:30pm Assignment #2- Essay 25% December 7 th 11:59pm via A2L
Assignment 1: Deconstructed Essay ∙ Why a deconstructed essay? ∙ How do I format my assignment? ∙ How will I be assessed?
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Regrade Policy ∙ If you disagree with a grade on an assignment, take the following steps: • Wait 24 hours after viewing your assignment. Re-read the rubric and expectations thoroughly and reflect on where you went wrong. • Seek additional feedback from your TA. • Formally request a re-appraisal via email to the course instructor (Beatrice Fletcher, fletchba@mcmaster.ca ). Write a 300-word (max) statement explaining why you believe the grader’s assessment was mistaken and submit it along with the original assignment (with TA feedback). Your statement must directly reference the rubric. • Your work will be re-assessed using the same rubric as the TA grader.
Summary ∙ This slide deck contained information about: • Who is your instructor/TA? • Our Textbook • Online Learning • Avenue to Learn • How can I ask questions? • Email Policy • Extension Policy • Course Assessments • Regrade Policy

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