XII. Course Descriptions
Anthropology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers three types of courses: sociology courses with the prefix SOC*; anthropology courses with the prefix ANTH*; and departmental courses with the prefix SOAN*.
Courses will normally be offered in the semesters designated. For information on other semesters these courses will be offered and the semesters those courses without designations will be offered, please check with the department. In addition to regularly scheduled courses, students may elect to do independent study. A student who wishes to do a reading course should first consult the professor with whom he/she wishes to work. Please note: a student is allowed a total of 1.00 credits only for reading courses.
Please note: The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available.
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ANTH*1150 Introduction to Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An introductory course dealing with humankind from a broad historical and cross-cultural perspective. Theoretical models, case studies and specific methods will be presented. Course topics may include the origin and transformations of human society, the relationship between biological and cultural traits, human language, variation in family structure and religion, the economic and political aspects of human society. (Also offered through distance education format.) |
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ANTH*2160 Social Anthropology W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will cover basic concepts that contribute to various anthropological approaches to the study of culture and society, such as the case study method and participant observation. The development of theory and methods will be examined through reading selected classic and contemporary ethnographies. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150
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ANTH*2230 Regional Ethnography F (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course offers a survey of ethnographic studies on selected cultural/geographical areas of the world. Topics covered may include social, economic and political systems, the colonial encounter, and the theoretical, methodological and political contexts of ethnographic representation. Focus may be given to such areas as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, or Oceania. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150
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| Restriction(s): |
ANTH*4230
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ANTH*2660 Contemporary Native Peoples of Canada W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An analysis of the impact of Euro-Canadian society on native culture. Particular emphasis will be given to contemporary issues relating to Canadian native peoples (Indians, Inuit and Metis) such as education, treaties and reserves, land claims, government administration and economic development. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150 or SOC*1100
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ANTH*3400 The Anthropology of Gender W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will address theoretical innovation in the discipline of socio-cultural anthropology in the study of gender and feminist issues on the basis of cross-cultural ethnographic case studies. Theoretical problems such as gender inequality, complementarity, the domestic/public divide, ritual and symbolic valuations and the division of labour will be considered in the context of cultural relativity. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including (ANTH*2160 or SOAN*2400), (SOAN*2120 or WMST*3000) |
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ANTH*3670 Indigenous Peoples: Global Context W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will focus on aboriginality as a political and cultural identity. Historical, political, and cultural similarities between indigenous peoples the world over will be traced and key issues such as assimilation, cultural survival, protection of the commons, and the environment and cultural identity within the nation state will be examined. International organizations of indigenous peoples will be considered as well as other forms of transnational assertions of common identity and resistance. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of ANTH*2160, ANTH*2230, ANTH*2660, SOC*2660, IDEV*2010), SOAN*2120
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ANTH*3840 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including ANTH*2160, SOAN*2120
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ANTH*3850 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including ANTH*2160, SOAN*2120
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ANTH*3950 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This special study option/reading course is designed to provide advanced undergraduates with an opportunity to explore independently the frontiers and foundations of a field of knowledge. Under supervision, the student will study in greater depth topics related to regular upper-level courses offered in the department which the student has taken or is taking. Permission of the instructor who will be supervising the study is required. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Please note, a student is allowed a total of 1.00 credits only for reading courses. |
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ANTH*4300 Anthropological Issues F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Current issues and future trends in the discipline of socio-cultural anthropology will provide the subject matter of this variable content course. This course is meant to provide an opportunity for socio-cultural anthropology majors to consider the latest developments in the sub-discipline. Course topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection time. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4440 Culture, Rights and Development W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course examines the theoretical and practical problems associated with respecting local cultures while also respecting human dignity universally. Various definitions of 'development' will be explored in terms of how they reflect cultural values and global inequalities. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4540 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4640 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4740 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4840 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection. The availability of third and fourth year seminar courses will vary. Students must check with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to see when seminar courses are available. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), SOAN*3070
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ANTH*4880 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This special study/reading course option is designed to provide advanced undergraduates with an opportunity to explore independently the frontiers and foundations of a field of knowledge. Under supervision, the student will study in greater depth topics related to regular upper-level courses offered in the department which the student has taken or is taking. Permission of the instructor who will be supervising the project is required. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Please note, a student is allowed a total of 1.00 credits only for reading courses. |
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ANTH*4890 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This special study/reading course option is designed to provide advanced undergraduates with an opportunity to explore independently the frontiers and foundations of a field of knowledge. Under supervision, the student will study in greater depth topics related to regular upper-level courses offered in the department which the student has taken or is taking. Permission of the instructor who will be supervising the project is required. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Please note, a student is allowed a total of 1.00 credits only for reading courses. |
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