Assignment One (20% of course grade)

Please note: Dates have been corrected:

Chose an academic area in which you are interested. Using the term-paper on The Anthropological View of Religion as a model, write a paper of 1000-1500 words acting as a textbook introduction to some area of this field. Your paper must have a clear thesis statement, and should:

a) Define several key terms used in this area.

b) Give supporting and extending examples for these terms

c) Include at least four references to authorities in the field.

d) Contain a reference list in APA format.

Schedule:

· Monday April 30^th: be prepared to discuss your chosen area in class

· Wednesday May 2^nd. Be prepared to discuss which terms you will explain, and defend why these terms are so important to this field.

· (Optional) submit first draft by email to aeprw5@auathailand.org by midnight Friday, May4^th.

· (Optional) first drafts will be returned with comments on Monday, May 7^th.

· Mandatory papers are due (by email) by midnight, Friday, May 11^th.