Assignment 1: People Watching Activity
Choose a time and location where you can observe a cultural scene with multiple people (mall, public transportation, coffee shop, etc.). Quietly observe people for 25 minutes and simply watch what is going on. Do not talk to or interview people during this time.
B. Collect field notes (handwritten recommended).
C. Fill out and submit the attached worksheet. Your completed worksheet will include information about:
Location
Time of day
Scenery (for example- lighting, furniture, plants, sounds, temperature, smell, vibe/energy, etc.).
Details about the people in the scene (their characteristics, their behavior).
Reflection about what this activity was like for you. What was it like to observe others, now that you’re learning about anthropology? Was this different than people watching you engaged in before starting this class?