2004-2005 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Anthropology (ANTH)

Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.

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*. The departmental category of courses recognizes the fact that the disciplines of sociology and sociocultural anthropology have developed in tandem and it is possible to identify large areas of overlap and convergence in the work of practitioners both historically and in the present. Departmental courses include most of the core theory and methods courses as well as many elective courses. They contribute equally to the subject matter of sociology as well as the subject matter of sociocultural anthropology for purposes of the undergraduate programs of study in both disciplines. Please see the listings for all courses required for the Anthropology program.

Courses will normally be offered in the semesters designated. Please check with the department for information about additional semester offerings. 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.

Sociology credit may also be given for most Anthropology courses, with the exception of ANTH*3840 through ANTH*4910 inclusive.

Area of Concentration (General Program)

A minimum of 6.00 credits is required, including:
ANTH*1150 [0.50] Anthropology
ANTH*2160 [0.50] Social Anthropology
SOAN*2111/2 [1.00] Classical Theory
SOAN*2120 [0.50] Introductory Methods
One of:
LING*1000 [0.50] Introduction to Linguistics
MUSC*2110 [0.50] Music of the Circum-Atlantic and the Americas
or
MUSC*2200 [0.50] Music of the Near and Far East
2.00 more credits in anthropology (ANTH) courses and 1.00 more credits in departmental (SOAN) courses. 1.50 credits of these 3.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Major (Honours Program)

A minimum of 9.00 credits is required, including:
ANTH*1150 [0.50] Anthropology
ANTH*2160 [0.50] Social Anthropology
ANTH*3690 [0.50] Anthropological Theory
ANTH*4300 [0.50] Anthropological Issues
LING*1000 [0.50] Introduction to Linguistics
SOAN*2111/2 [1.00] Classical Theory
SOAN*2120 [0.50] Introductory Methods
SOAN*3070 [0.50] Qualitative and Observational Methods
One of:
MUSC*2110 [0.50] Music of the Circum-Atlantic and the Americas
or
MUSC*2200 [0.50] Music of the Near and Far East
2.50 more credits in anthropology (ANTH) courses and 1.50 more credits in departmental (SOAN) courses. 1.00 credits of these 4.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.

Note: SOAN*3120 is recommended, especially for students planning to enter graduate programs.

Minor (Honours Program)

A minimum of 6.00 credits is required, including:
ANTH*1150 [0.50] Anthropology
ANTH*2160 [0.50] Social Anthropology
ANTH*3690 [0.50] Anthropological Theory
SOAN*2111/2 [1.00] Classical Theory
SOAN*2120 [0.50] Introductory Methods
One of:
LING*1000 [0.50] Introduction to Linguistics
MUSC*2110 [0.50] Music of the Circum-Atlantic and the Americas
or
MUSC*2200 [0.50] Music of the Near and Far East
1.50 more credits in anthropology (ANTH) courses and 1.00 more credits in departmental (SOAN) courses. 1.00 credits of these 2.50 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Note: Sociology credit may also be given for most Anthropology courses, with the exception of ANTH*3840 through ANTH*4910 inclusive.