2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

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.

Anthropology credit may also be given for some Sociology courses, with the exception of SOC*3840 through SOC*4910 inclusive. See a Sociology/Anthropology Faculty Advisor for approval of substitutions.

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*1150 Anthropology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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. (In spring semester offered through distance education format only.)
ANTH*2160 Social Anthropology U (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.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH*1150
ANTH*2650 Prehistory of Canadian Native People F (3-0) [0.50]
An introduction to native studies which uses archaeological, ethno-historical and contemporary materials to examine the culture and social organization of Canadian Indians and Inuit from the early beginnings to European contact.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH*1150
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. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
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.)
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits including (ANTH*2160 or SOAN*2400), (SOAN*2120 or WMST*3000)
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.)
Prerequisite(s): (1 of ANTH*2160, ANTH*2650, ANTH*2660, SOC*2660, IDEV*2010), SOAN*2120
ANTH*3690 Anthropological Theory U (3-0) [0.50]
A review of the major social anthropological theories of the Twentieth Century, including structural functionalism, cultural materialism and French structuralism. This course is intended to present the current state of the discipline, its problems and prospects.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH*2160, SOAN*2120
ANTH*3770 Kinship and Social Organization U (3-0) [0.50]
This course will deal with the theoretical implications of the study of kinship systems for an analysis of human society in general, including a comparative study of the social organization of kinship-based societies.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH*2160, 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.
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.
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.
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*4230 Regional Ethnography U (3-0) [0.50]
A systematic in-depth study of regional ethnography with attention to issues of representation, within the context of a particular historical, political, and economic setting. Focus may be given to a specific geographical area such as part of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, or Oceania.
Prerequisite(s): 12.50 credits including [(1 of ANTH*3400, ANTH*3770, SOAN*3070) or (IDEV*2010, SOAN*2120)]
ANTH*4300 Anthropological Issues W (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.
Prerequisite(s): 15.00 credits including ANTH*3690, SOAN*3070
ANTH*4440 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*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.
Prerequisite(s): 12.50 credits including (ANTH*3690 or SOC*3310), 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*4700 Seminar: Theoretical Issues in Anthropology U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of selected theoretical issues. 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. 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, 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.
ANTH*4900 Honours Anthropology Thesis I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
Development and design of an honours thesis proposal conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Recommended to honours major students.
Prerequisite(s): 15.00 credits including ANTH*3690, (SOAN*3070 or SOAN*3120)
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required. As well as a cumulative average of 70% in all Sociology and Anthropology courses.
ANTH*4910 Honours Anthropology Thesis II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
Completion and presentation of honours thesis.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH*4900
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.