Death or Canada: Fleeing the Famine
By Ballinran Productions - 2008
It's been called the most traumatic event in Toronto's history. In the summer of 1847, nearly 40,000 Irish famine refugees flooded the city…
Diversity Issues and Answers
By Governors State University - 2008
A review of many of the essential topics we have explored. Studio Guest: Dr. Robert D. Martin, Curator of Anthropology at the Field Museum in…
Economic Systems
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
Economic systems are the means by which a society produces, distributes and consumes resources, and are intimately integrated with the other elements…
Emerging Diseases: Prions, Viruses
By VEA Group Pty Ltd - 2008
An emerging disease is one that has appeared in a population for the first time and a re-emerging disease is one that may have existed previously but…
Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom
By VEA Group Pty Ltd - 2008
This program provides teachers with a basic understanding of what Emotional Intelligence is and how it can be utilized in the classroom to generate a…
Ethnocentric Groups in the USA
By Governors State University - 2008
Examines ethnocentric views which fuel a great deal of decision-making in this in regards to where people live, work, and worship. Video Inserts…
European Americans
By Governors State University - 2008
This program features a segment on the Amish community in Indiana and a profile of Italians in America, looking at their struggles in the past and…
Gender Issues
By Governors State University - 2008
Examine the multifaceted issues surrounding gender in our society. Video Inserts: Professor Peggy McIntosh, Wellesley College, and Byron Hurt…
Global Challenges & Anthropology
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
This program explores the phenomenon of globalization, its complex forms, and its impact on the cultures of the world, as well as the contributions…
Grouping by Gender, Age, Common Interest & Class
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
This program explores concepts related to non-kin based social groupings by focusing on the culture of the Black Indians of New Orleans. They are a…
Immigration and the New Immigrants
By Governors State University - 2008
Learn the history of Immigration laws and social policies in the U.S. Studio Guest: Fred Tsao, Policy Director at the Illinois Coalition for…
Introduction and Overview: Who in the World is in Here?
By Governors State University - 2008
Explore your peers' and your own individual ethnic/racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
Islam
By Governors State University - 2008
The fastest growing religion in the U.S. is Islam; it is also one of the most controversial as a result of 9/11. Studio Guest: Imam Kifah Mustapha…
Kinship & Descent
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
The video explains that kinships, or the strong familial networks within which individuals function on a daily basis, are made up of groups of family…
Latinos in America, Part 1
By Governors State University - 2008
A profile of some of the many groups listed under the label of Latino(na's) in the U.S. Studio Guest: Rey Flores, a community activist and columnist…
Latinos in America, Part 2
By Governors State University - 2008
Studio Guest: Rey Flores, a community activist and columnist for Hoy Newspaper in Chicago and realtor/community activist Fred Medina. Video Inserts…
Marriage & Family
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
The video for Lesson 9 begins with Helen Mendoza and Pam Privett explaining that families can take many forms today. They are partners in a same-sex…
Middle Eastern and Arab American Cultures
By Governors State University - 2008
An introspective look at Middle-Eastern cultures in the U.S. as they appear in the media and are perceived by the American society. Studio Guest…
Mr. Israel: The Story of Shimon Peres
By Willy Lindwer - 2008
Tells the compelling history of the State of Israel through the eyes of Israel's octogenarian President who has been forging Israel's destiny since…
Native Americans
By Governors State University - 2008
Discuss the current state of indigenous people in the U.S. Studio Guest: Joseph (Standing Bear) Schranz, an Ojibwa from the Midwest Soaring…
Negotiating Cultural Communication
By Governors State University - 2008
Explore some of the varieties of communication styles in the U.S. as well as in other cultures around the world. Studio Guests: Isabel Lamptey…
Nuclear Energy: The Issues
By Rees Films - 2008
Nuclear power produces almost a fifth of the world's electricity. Supporters say it's safe, cheap and - best of all - the answer to global warming…
Physical/Mental Ability Issues
By Governors State University - 2008
People with disabilities are one of the largest special interest groups in our society and yet one with the lowest visibility. Studio Guest: Robin…
Politics, Power & Violence
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
This video explores the anthropological concepts of political organization and social control as practiced cross-culturally. It opens with…
Processes of Change
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
Throughout history, cultures have changed because of environmental conditions, internal pressures, or external forces. Change comes quickly, or it…
Race: The World's Most Dangerous Myth
By Governors State University - 2008
Explore one of our nation's most complex and difficult problems, the concept of race. Video Inserts: Dr. Michael Omi, Professor of Ethnic Studies at…
Religion & Spirituality
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
The program opens with a general discussion of the anthropological definition of religion contrasted with spirituality. This is followed by a close…
Sex & Marriage
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
The video opens with a wedding in Long Bow Village, in China, and effectively shows the diverse nature of weddings from one culture to another…
Sexual Orientations Issues
By Governors State University - 2008
Explore the world of Gays, Lesbians, Bi-sexuals, and the Transgendered. Studio Guest: Sylvia and Gysbert Menninga, parents of a gay child; Tamara…
Social Class Issues
By Governors State University - 2008
The impact of social economics on the lives of families and individuals in the U.S. Studio Guest: Linzey Jones, Mayor of Olympia Fields, and Don…
Social Identity, Personality & Gender
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
When studying how personality develops, we cannot ignore the role that sex and gender may play nor can we overlook the biological factors that may…
Social Interaction in Diverse Settings: The SIM's Model
By Governors State University - 2008
Discuss how to use the Social Interaction Model (SIM) as an analytical tool for understanding human behavior in social settings.
Spanish - Teaching Systems - Super Pack
By Cerebellum Corporation - 2008
Contains Modules 1-13. Cerebellum Teaching Systems are simply the most effective method for students to learn and for teachers to teach. This…
Staying Safe in Bear Country
By Safety In Bear Country Society - 2008
Staying Safe in Bear Country provides information to help reduce human injuries and property damage from grizzly and black bears throughout North…
Subsistence Systems
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
This film focuses on three types of subsistence patterns: foraging, horticultural/ agricultural, and pastoralism. What all subsistence systems have…
The Arts
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
This video lesson focuses on visual, verbal and musical art forms. Since art is created in response to social, religious, political, economic, and…
The Changing Face of America and The World
By Governors State University - 2008
Profile the rapidly changing demographic trends affecting the U.S. and other countries around the world. Studio Guest: Michel Nguessan. Video…
The Essence of Anthropology
By Coast Learning Systems - 2008
Exlains the four-fields of anthropology, defines the concept of hilsm, and describes how anthroplogists approach their subject matter form a holistic…
The Physics of Medical Imaging
By VEA Group Pty Ltd - 2008
Technological advances developed from our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, has provided medical technologists sophisticated tools with…
The State of New South Africa
By Governors State University - 2008
The Republic of South Africa is one of the world's newest democracies; it provides a unique mirror image of the U.S. at various in times in its…
A Mother of Invention - Gert Boyle
By John McLean Media - 2007
After the death of her husband, Gert Boyle faced the incredible task of taking over the struggling Columbia Sportswear company at the age of 46 with…
Akasha: A State of Mind
By John McLean Media - 2007
This episode features a variety of speakers at the Londion Palladium, focusing on entrepeneurship, wealth and philanthropy. The lineup includes…
Beam On: Careers at the Synchrotron
By Rees Films - 2007
Physicist Roger Rassool finds out who does what at a Synchrotron, and why they love their jobs. He discovers that many of them are young, and that…
Bob Proctor
By John McLean Media - 2007
The 2007 Akasha conference at London's Palladium Theatre kicks off with some unique insights from Bob Proctor. The Akasha philosophy is that success…
Build a Simple Motor
By Exploration Production Inc. - 2007
Build a simple motor and learn how the interplay between a magnet and an electrical current makes the motor spin.
Camp Etlitoq
By Summerhill Entertainment - 2007
Palmer has a special mission for Sid and Cat. To travel to the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts in Nova Scotia and take part in a First Nations Youth…
Christopher Howard Revealed
By John McLean Media - 2007
n this episode we examine the ideas of this exceptional American business guru who combines neuro linguistic programming with philosophy and…
Dr. John Demartini
By John McLean Media - 2007
Everybody has a genius inside, and they all have the capacity to do extraordinary things, says Dr. John Demartini in his unique philosophy that…