2006-2007 University of Guelph Graduate Calendar

Appendix A - Courses

Anthropology

ANTH*6000 Public Issues Anthropology F [0.50]
This course will examine the interface between anthropological and public understandings of public issues, with sensitivity to the presence or absence of anthropological insights. The course will assure that students become well versed in how to synthesize the resources of various branches of the discipline.
Restriction(s): Restricted to incoming students in the program.
ANTH*6080 Anthropological Theory F [0.50]
An examination of classical and contemporary anthropological theory, including an emphasis on the most recent directions in the discipline.
ANTH*6140 Qualitative Research Methods W [0.50]
An examination of the methods of qualitative research, including participant observation and unstructured interviews, as well as the ethical considerations of fieldwork. Other topics, such as comparative and historical methods, may be included.
ANTH*6270 Diversity and Social Equality U [0.50]
This course will examine a range of approaches used in the study of intergroup relations, with special emphasis on struggles over influence and power. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of the complex intersection, as well as the overlap among forms of identity and group mobilization based on ethnic, linguistic, regional, class, gender, racial and other forms of social division. The course may also cover native issues and policies related to multiculturalism, equity and local or regional autonomy.
ANTH*6420 Development, Community and Rurality U [0.50]
This course will examine issues in different theories and models to explain rural and community change and persistence within a globalized system. While the emphasis will be on local continuity and change from a sociological and/or anthropological perspective, this will be discussed within a framework of international political economy. Case studies will be selected to illustrate different modes of change and resistance from different contexts. In particular, the role of community-led and participatory forms of development, social organization, social capital, land tenure, gender, agro-food systems, subsistence and commodification, governance, land use and environment management will be amongst topics considered. Students will be encouraged to focus their research on some of these issues in a geographical region of interest to them.
ANTH*6460 Gender and Development F [0.50]
Cross-cultural and historical changes in gender relations and the roles/positions of women brought about by industrialization and the development of the world system. Critical examination of the predominant theories of gender relations, in so far as these inform development research and action in societies with different socio-economic systems. Introduction to the latest theories and research in the area of women and development, as well as with social and political actions undertaken by women themselves. This is one of the two alternative core courses for the Collaborative International Development Studies program.
ANTH*6480 Work and Change in a Global Context U [0.50]
This course will consider some of the theoretical frameworks available for examining work, workers and work places in the context of global economic change. Using case studies of particular work worlds, the course may include topics such as changing patterns of work in comparative contexts; labour discipline, organizations and protest; industrial and organizational change; education for work; economic restructuring and reconfigurations of gender, race and class within and beyond the shop floor.
ANTH*6550 Selected Topics in Theory and Research U [0.50]
This course will be offered with varying content focusing on theory or research.
ANTH*6600 Reading Course U [0.50]
A program of directed reading, complemented with the writing of papers or participation in research. Reading courses are arranged by students through their advisors or advisory committees and must be approved by the chair of the department. This course may be repeated provided different content is involved.
ANTH*6660 Major Paper U [1.00]
The major paper is an extensive research paper for those who do not elect to complete a thesis. It may be taken over two semesters.