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.
| ANTH*1120 Biological Anthropology F (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this course students will be introduced to the central concepts of biological anthropology. Potential topics to be explored
include hominid evolution, contemporary human diversity, nutrition and diet, and an introduction of forensic anthropology
and paleopathology.
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| ANTH*1150 Introduction to Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course deals 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] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150 |
| ANTH*2230 Regional Ethnography F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150 |
| Restriction(s): |
ANTH*4230 |
| ANTH*2660 Contemporary Native Peoples of Canada W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ANTH*1150 or SOC*1100 |
| ANTH*3400 The Anthropology of Gender W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.)
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| 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] |
| 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.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of ANTH*2160, ANTH*2230, ANTH*2660, SOC*2660, IDEV*2010, IDEV*2500), SOAN*2120 |
| ANTH*3840 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including ANTH*2160, SOAN*2120 |
| ANTH*3850 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including ANTH*2160, SOAN*2120 |
| ANTH*3950 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| 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. |
| ANTH*4300 Anthropological Issues F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070 |
| ANTH*4440 Culture, Rights and Development W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070 |
| ANTH*4540 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), SOAN*3070 |
| ANTH*4550 Topics in the Anthropology of Health F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This seminar focuses on the anthropological analyses of medical and health issues among current and past populations. The
course is based on case studies. It will provide students with a grounding in the theoretical approaches appropriate to anthropological
considerations of issues relating to health.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070 |
| ANTH*4640 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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 |
| ANTH*4740 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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 |
| ANTH*4840 Seminar in Anthropology F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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 |
| ANTH*4880 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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. |
| ANTH*4890 Special Projects in Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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. |
