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| 381-101-DW |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The course provides an overview of what anthropology encompasses from the history of anthropological thought to the major subfields of study including linguistics, biology, social and archaeology. The unique vision and social scientific perspective that anthropology brings to the social sciences will be discussed. This course will present an approach designed to introduce students to main areas of the discipline that may be explored more profoundly in the higher level courses. |
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| 381-201-DW |
Human Evolution |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The biological and behavioural evolution of humans will be studied with the aim of understanding man's place in nature and the source of his unique culture-creating capacities. Special attention will be given to Darwinian Evolutionary Theory, the study of non-human primates (primatology) and our hominid ancestors. This is the classic “bones and stones” course. |
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| 381-204-DW |
Development of Civilization |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will trace the development of civilizations from the prehistoric beginnings of human and social organization, warfare, religion, sexual domination and domestication, to the rise of large, complex urban civilizations. |
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| 381-210-DW |
Anthropology of Parenthood |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course deals with the concept of parenthood by investigating how different cultures define motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood in practical terms. With this cross-cultural perspective, parenthood in the Western context will be explored by re-examining ideas about biological and social parenthood. |
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| 381-219-DW |
Topics in Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Topics in Anthropology (analysis) - A number of courses are offered under TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (Analysis). Each course focuses on the concepts, theories, and methods associated with a particular area of anthropology and the analysis of these concepts, theories, and methods in specific cases and situations. The emphasis is on theory, research, and analysis. Possible themes include medical anthropology; magic, science, and religion; prehistoric hominid culture; body decoration; gender; language traditions; forensic anthropology; stone tool technology; primatology; behavioural biology: sensory ethnography; or visual anthropology. |
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| 381-302-DW |
Race and Racism |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course examines race and ethnic relations from an anthropological perspective with emphasis on the contemporary Canadian scene. Of particular concern is the impact of race as a cultural concept not a biological fact, as well as the influence of institutional racism on residential patterns, immigration, stratification, marriage and the family, identity formation, politics, law and social control, religion, rituals, language and communication. |
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| 381-305-DW |
Indigenous America |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of key anthropological issues in the study of indigenous peoples of the Americas. The course explores the concepts and techniques of anthropology, such as archeology, linguistics, biological and cultural fieldwork, and shows how they can be used to explore, expand, explain and challenge contemporary images of Indigenous societies. Case studies explore concrete situations, applications of anthropological approaches and ask students to explore appropriate strategies to reach conclusions. |
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| 381-307-DW |
Medical Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course is an introduction to, and comparison of, the ways health and illness are perceived, defined and treated in different cultures. It will compare Western ideas about the causes of disease with the beliefs of other societies and identify the great variety in cross-cultural processes of curing. It will include information about medications, the specialists who deal with physical and/or mental maladies, and the various institutions and rituals involved. It will also deal with the problems and procedures of introducing Western medical practices to traditional, non-Western societies. |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Culture on the Move: The Anthropology of Travel and Mobility |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will approach culture, travel and mobility from an anthropological perspective. Grounded in the experiences of those who are “on the move” we will look at a number of case studies touching on themes such as immigration, working abroad, backpacking, the international primate trade, the global spread of Hip Hop, the practice of yoga in the west and more. Further, we will consider the lack of mobility experienced by many Aboriginal Canadians in residential schools. Motivations, social aspects and impacts (emotional, environmental and economic) will be examined to reveal complexities and nuances of travel and mobility (or lack thereof) in today’s world. |
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| 381-BXS-DW |
Culture on Display (INTENSIVE) |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Department Chair. |
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| 381-BXS-DW |
Evolution of Humans |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The purpose of this course is to thoroughly analyze the anthropological approach as it relates to the contemporary theme of human evolution. The course content will consist of placing current and critical debates around human evolution in the context of what anthropology knows about our origins. We will also demonstrate key findings and their implications for contemporary research and ethics as to our place amongst other animals. Film, news and other media as well as fossil skull, skeletons and stone tools will help us to understand who we are and were. |
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