Anthropology 476

Students who approach their studies in a systematic and organized manner are more likely to complete the course successfully than those who do not plan a course of action for themselves. You are advised, therefore, to follow a study schedule to assist you in budgeting your time and monitoring your progress.

Note that the study schedule presented here is designed to accommodate students who wish to complete the course in approximately 26 weeks. The 26-week schedule permits students to take full advantage of the six-month, individualized study course contract, which is standard for a three-credit course at Athabasca University.

You should complete the quizzes and all written assignments before writing the final exam. You can call your tutor if you have difficulty with the material, or if you are unable to adhere to the schedule as suggested. He or she will be able to advise you as to what options are available to you. You may, of course, proceed more quickly than is suggested by this study schedule.

Suggested 26-week Study Schedule for Anthropology 476

Week #	Course Component	Quiz	Assignments	Exams
1–2	Read the Course Manual through carefully.
	Call your tutor to make initial contact if he or she has not already called you.
	Complete the study activities for Unit 1, Section 1.1.
	Complete the study activities for Unit 1, Section 1.2.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
3–4	Complete the study activities for Unit 2, Section 2.1.
	Make arrangements with your tutor and take Telephone Quiz 1 (see “Student Evaluation”).	3%
5	Complete the study activities for Unit 2, Section 2.2.
	View the recommended video program or arrange alternative readings.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
6–7	Complete Assignment 1 and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”).		10%
8	Complete the study activities for Unit 3, Section 3.1.
9–10	Complete the study activities for Unit 3, Section 3.2.
	Complete Assignment 2 and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”).		15%
11–12	Complete the study activities for Unit 4, Section 4.1.
	View the recommended video program or arrange alternative readings.
	Make arrangements with your tutor and take Telephone Quiz 2 (see “Student Evaluation”).	3%
13–14	Complete the study activities for Unit 4, Section 4.2.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
	Complete Assignment 3 and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”).		15%
15–16	Complete the study activities for Unit 4, Section 4.3.
	View the recommended video program or arrange alternative readings.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
17–18	Complete the study activities for Unit 4, Section 4.4.
	View the recommended video program or arrange alternative readings.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
19–21	Complete the study activities for Unit 4, Section 4.5.
	Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
	Complete Assignment 4 and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”).		20%
22–23	Complete the study activities for Unit 5, Section 5.1.
	Make arrangements with your tutor and take Telephone Quiz 3 (see “Student Evaluation”).	4%
24	Make arrangements to take the Final Examination (see “Procedures for Applying For and Writing Examinations” ).
25–26	Write the Final Examination.			30%

Note: Students registered in a grouped-study version of the course, or those receiving financial assistance, may face more rigorous time constraints. Please check your course registration for any restrictions on the length of registration, and be prepared to adjust your schedule.