Anthropology

As you explore the cemetery, think about and take notes on the following questions: a. What is the name of the cemetery? Who runs it? Describe the cemetery, including the landscape, layout, and any buildings or facilities, such as a sales office, groundskeeping buildings, mausoleum, or a chapel. b. Describe the tombstones or grave markers and burials in detail. What materials are they made of? What are their shapes? Are the grave markers worn, overgrown with plants, in need of repair, or new? Approximately how many grave markers are above ground, and how many are just under the surface of the grass? c. Describe the memorials written on the grave markers. Write down any quotes or memorials you find particularly interesting. What are the earliest and latest dates that you find on the grave markers? When was the cemetery first used? Is it still in use? d. Describe the decorations around the graves, such as flowers or memorial objects. What is the oldest grave with decorations? e. Describe the general atmosphere of the cemetery. What is your overall impression of this cemetery? Would you like to be buried in this cemetery? 4. Once you have visited a cemetery, you will write a 2-3 page essay (12-point font, doublespaced, 1-inch margins) that addresses the following questions: a. What is the name of the cemetery? How is it organized? Include a description of the overall layout of the cemetery as well as the ownership (i.e., Maricopa County, private organization, federal government). (10 points) Page 2 of 2 b. How are the people buried in the cemetery memorialized? Describe the grave markers in detail as well as the memorials inscribed on the grave markers. (10 points) c. How do people currently use the cemetery? Describe the decorations around the graves. If people are no longer leaving decorations on the graves, are they using the cemetery in other ways? Why or why not? (10 points) d. What does the cemetery tell you about the people who are buried there? What does the cemetery tell you about the living people who used or are using the cemetery? (10 points) e. Spelling and grammar will be worth 10 points. 5. Your essay will be worth 50 points. See the syllabus for due date and time. Late assignments will be docked 5% of the total points value for each day they are late, and will not be accepted more than five days late (including weekends). a. Assignments will be uploaded to the course BlackBoard website using SafeAssignment. If you have questions about using SafeAssignment, please see the following website: http://help.asu.edu/sims/selfhelp/SelfhelpKbView.seam?parature_id=8373-8193- 6103. Please note that images cannot be included in files uploaded to Safe Assignment. Cemetery Assignment Grading Rubric: Assignments will be graded on the following criteria. Note that any assignments not submitted before the deadline stated on the syllabus will be subject to the late assignment policy detailed on the syllabus. 1. This assignment is worth 50 points. a. Did the essay provide a clear description of the cemetery’s organization, including its name, ownership, and overall layout? 10 points b. Did the essay effectively and clearly describe and discuss grave markers and memorials in the cemetery, including examples? 10 points c. Did the essay effectively describe how people currently use the cemetery, including a discussion of grave decorations and/or other uses? 10 points d. Did the essay discuss the interpretations of the people buried in the cemetery, as well as the people using the cemetery, based on the cemetery itself? 10 points e. Did the essay follow the formatting instructions (2-3 page essay, 12-point font, doublespaced, 1-inch margins)? Were there any spelling and grammar errors? Were any references (including assigned readings and videos) cited in the essay with full citations included in a “References Cited” section? 10 points