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ANTH
ANTHROPOLOGY
Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
ANTH 1001
Introduction to Social & Cultural Anthropology
3 ch (3C)
A wide range of societies from around the world is studied. Selected topics, such as kinship, marriage, economics,
politics and religion, are examined in some detail in order to address the question: What do the uniformities and the
differences between cultures have to teach us about ourselves?
ANTH 1002
Introduction to Paleo-Anthropology
3 ch (3C)
This course introduces Biological Anthropology and the study of humankind through an examination of methods and
the processes of genetics and evolution. The course also focuses on primatology, evolution of hominines, the origins of
human behaviour, agriculture, and state-level organization, and human diversity.
ANTH 1303
Introduction to Anthropological Archaeology (Cross-Listed: ARCH
1303)
3 ch (3C) [W]
This course traces the historical development of the discipline of Archaeology from its earliest beginnings to recent
advances in archaeological science, and introduces the theories and methods used by archaeologists to investigate
and understand past human cultures. Examples are drawn from studies of Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Indigenous
and Historical cultures.
ANTH 2114
Economy and Ecology
3 ch (3C) [W]
Covers a wide range of cultural economic arrangements in bands, tribes, and peasant societies, and examines the four
major anthropological schools economics including ecology. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 2144
Organising Society
3 ch (3C) [W]
Explores a diversity of small scale societies, with a focus on their kinship and political systems. Prerequisite: ANTH
1001 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 2174
Society and the Sacred
3 ch (3C) [W]
Examines a wide range of belief systems in order to introduce students to the study of religions from an
anthropological perspective. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 2302
Prehistoric Archaeology: Paleolithic Cultures (O)
3 ch (3C) [W]
Introduces archaeological methods and theories through an examination of the paleolithic cultures of Africa, Europe
and Asia. Prerequisite: ANTH 1303 and one of ANTH 1001 and ANTH 1002 .
ANTH 2303
Archaeological Method and Theory (Cross-Listed: ARCH 2303)
3 ch (3C) [W]
This course addresses central dynamic tensions in Archaeology and their impact on archaeological practice, including:
culture history versus cultural process; materialist versus idealist approaches to the past; processual versus postprocessual archaeologies; archaeology as a study of the archaeological record versus archaeology of as a study of past
human cultures; academic archaeology versus cultural resource management; archaeology and Aboriginal peoples.
ANTH 2313
Archaeological History of New Brunswick (A)
3 ch (3C)
People have lived in what is now New Brunswick for at least 10,000 years. This course presents an archaeological
perspective on the rich and fascinating past of the province, from the earliest archaeological evidence through to the
nineteenth century. It is intended for a general audience, as well as students of anthropology.
ANTH 2502
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
3 ch (2C 1L) [W]
An introduction to the field of Biological Anthropology, with an emphasis on genetics, evolution, paleo-anthropology,
and primatology. Lecture/laboratory format. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 and 1002 .
ANTH 3014
Issues In Anthropological Theory (O)
3 ch (3C) [W]
Examines landmark theories and enduring debates in order to encourage students to evaluate anthropological theories
and to think more critically about the nature of theory in the social sciences. Prerequisites: two of the following: ANTH
2114 , 2144 and/or 2174 , or permission of the instructor.
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ANTH 3051
Work-Study in Anthropology (O)
3 ch (3L)
This course allows students to receive university credit for experience in social science research gained under the
supervision of a university-seated researcher or from a non-university organization. Registration: Students may only
register after making arrangements for supervision and grading with the department.
ANTH 3052
Anthropology Statistics and Methods
3ch (2L 1S) [W]
This course addresses quantitative anthropological research design and statistical analysis. The course guides students
through the process of anthropological research: formulating a research question, choosing a methodology, collecting
and analysing data, and producing a project report. Students can incorporate archaeology , social anthropology, and
medical anthropology, research interests into their research projects. Prerequisites: ANTH 1001 , ANTH 1002 .
Recommended for Honours students.
ANTH 3053
On-Site Latin American Seminar
3 ch [W]
This on-site seminar is conducted either in Merida, Mexico, or in Cienfuegos, Cuba. It examines the cultural, political
and economic organization of the region, while increasing the students’ awareness of, and involvement in,
development issues.
ANTH 3061
Ethnography in Mexico
3 ch
Taught in Mexico during the intersession, this allows university students to receive university credits for experiences in
ethnographic research. Research skills include participant observation and interviews.
ANTH 3114
Anthropology of Gender
3 ch (3C) [W]
How do human gender roles vary from culture to culture and over time? How has anthropology attempted to explain
these variations? What are the implications for the nature/nurture debate? Examples are drawn from archaeology,
physical anthropology, and social and cultural studies. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 and ANTH 1002 and one of ANTH
2114 , 2144 or 2174 , or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3284
Legal Anthropology (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines the anthropological study of law in society from a cross-cultural perspective. Looks at dispute resolution,
'troubleless cases', property and family law as well as the impact of colonial and neocolonial change.
ANTH 3301
The Prehistory of North America (A)
3 ch (3C) (LE) [W]
This course surveys of the cultural history of North America through an in-depth examination of the origins and
development of the Native cultures of North America, from the earliest traces to European contact. Prerequisite: ANTH
2303 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3303
Americanist Archaeology (A)
3 ch (3C) (LE) [W]
This course presents a detailed examination of the historical, theoretical and methodological development of
Americanist archaeology. Prerequisite: ANTH 2303 or permission of the instructor
ANTH 3341
Work-Study in Museum Studies and Material Culture Analysis (O)
3 ch (3L)
Allows students to receive university credit for experience gained in museum studies, collections management and/or
material culture analysis gained outside the university setting. Prerequisite(s): 3 ch of Archaeology. Registration:
Students may register only after making arrangements for supervision and grading with the department.
ANTH 3342
Archaeological Lab School I (O)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
The lab school offers an introduction to archaeological analytical techniques through participation in a lab-based
research project. This section emphasizes systematic approaches to research, recognition and cataloguing of
archaeological materials, and basic data recovery. Prerequisite: 3 ch of third-level Archaeology and permission of the
instructor. Offered concurrently with ANTH 3343 . Students who receive credit for ANTH 3340 cannot receive credit for
ANTH 3342.
ANTH 3343
Archaeological Lab School II (O)
3 ch (3L) (LE) [W]
The lab school offers an introduction to archaeological analytical techniques through participation in a lab-based
research project. This section emphasizes quantitative methods, data manipulation and presentation, and technical
analyses. Prerequisite: 3 ch of third-level archaeology and permission of the instructor. Offered concurrently with
ANTH 3342 . Students who receive credit for ANTH 3340 cannot receive credit for ANTH 3343.
ANTH 3344
Ancient Technology (O)
3 ch (3L) (LE)
This course explores ancient technologies from the view of experimental archaeology and replication of specific tools.
Various materials, such as stone, clay, metal and cloth are examined, and particular tool classes, such as weapons,
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containers, and transport vessels are considered.
ANTH 3345
Acquiring an Archaeological Perspective (O)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
This seminar examines the domain and nature of archaeological inquiry, and the relationships among archaeology and
other disciplines in the social, physical and natural sciences. Prerequisite: 3 ch of third-level archaeology and
permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3351
Work-Study in Archaeological Field Research (O)
3 ch (3L)
Allows students to receive university credit for experience gained in archaeological field research outside the university
setting. Prerequisite(s): 3 ch of archaeology. Registration: Students may register only after making arrangements for
supervision and grading with the department.
ANTH 3352
Archaeological Field School I (O)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
The field school offers an introduction to archaeological field techniques through participation in a field research
project. This section emphasizes safety in the field, systematic approaches to research, site survey, recording, testing
and excavation techniques. Prerequisite: 3 ch of third-level Archaeology and permission of the instructor. Offered
concurrently with ANTH 3353 . Students who receive credit for ANTH 3350 cannot receive credit for ANTH 3352.
ANTH 3353
Archaeological Field School II (O)
3 ch (3L) (LE)
The field school offers an introduction to archaeological field techniques through participation in a field research
project. This section emphasizes recognition and recovery of archaeological materials, recording of basic field
procedures and recovery of materials for technical analyses. Prerequisite: 3 ch of third-level archaeology and
permission of the instructor. Offered concurrently with ANTH 3352 . Students who receive credit for ANTH 3350 cannot
receive credit for ANTH 3353.
ANTH 3361
History of Maya Archaeology (O)
3 ch (3L) (LE)
This course provides an overview of the history of archaeological projects in the Maya area. It includes the varied
methods and theories employed by Mayanists along with their shifting research interests over time. Key researchers in
the history of Maya archaeology will be studied along with the social and historical contexts of their research.
Prerequisite: ANTH 2303 or permission of instructor.
ANTH 3413
Language and Culture
3 ch
Taught in Mexico during the intersession, this is an attempt to familiarize students with the languages and cultures of
the Yucatan Peninsula.
ANTH 3434
Cross-Cultural Communication (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines nonverbal communication through the exploration of recent interdisciplinary approaches in the social and
behavioral sciences in order to provide the necessary theoretical and content knowledge for cross-cultural
communication.
ANTH 3502
Medical Anthropology
3 ch (3C) [W]
A cross-cultural study of human sickness and health from a biocultural point of view. Topics emphasized are: disease
among the non-human primates; medical history in the fossil record; adaptation and disease; ethnomedicine and the
traditional healer; the influence of culture on human biology and disease.
ANTH 3522
Human Variation and Adaptation
3 ch (3L) [W]
Why do humans vary from one another and what are the factors responsible for this variation? The focus of this
course is to explore the nature and extent of human variation and attempts to explain this variability at the genetic
level. The evolutionary framework in which these inherited characteristics came to exist will also be considered.
Prerequisite: ANTH 2502 .
ANTH 3662
Canada's First Nations (A)
3 ch (3C) [W]
An overview of the social and cultural research on Aboriginal North America, with particular reference to Canada's First
Nations. Some exploration of research into origins, and the peopling of North America will be followed by a detailed
examination of traditional Aboriginal ways of living and their current administration. The effects of the fur trade,
missions, settlement, and government policies will be assessed.
ANTH 3665
The Circumpolar World (A)
3 ch (3C) [W]
Nunavut has grown out of an intensive debate about Inuit self-governance. A large part of this debate has been
shared with Inuit and Eskimoic groups living in other parts of the Arctic whose cultures and societies often reflect
similarities with Canadian Inuit, yet whose administrative and political experiences have differed widely. Here, the
cultural world of the Arctic becomes the starting point for understanding the various management strategies adopted
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by different countries in relation to the circumpolar north and the peoples who live there.
ANTH 3694
Latin America
3 ch (3C) [W]
Relates specific ethnographic studies of Latin American societies to the analysis of colonialism, imperialism and
underdevelopment.
ANTH 3704
South Asia
3 ch (3C) [W]
Introduces basic concepts for the analysis of South Asian society, including class, caste, ethnic groups, local and
national state and economic relations, in an historical context of colonialism and underdevelopment. Debates
surrounding these issues are addressed.
ANTH 4024
Anthropology and Ethics (O)
3ch (3S) [W]
The ethical codes of many national anthropological associations recommend that teachers impress upon students the
ethical challenges involved in every phase of anthropological work, as well as encouraging them to reflect upon
available ethical codes. They also encourage dialogue with colleagues on ethical issues. This seminar provides a forum
for extended discussions of complex ethical challenges that face anthropologists in their professional work. Prerequisite: any introductory anthropology course plus any second year anthropology course.
ANTH 4114
Environment and Economics
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines the relationship between human culture and the environment with particular focus on ecological and
economic relationships across different cultures. Also examines the growing debate about traditional ecological
knowledge and/or local knowledge systems. Prerequisite: ANTH 2114 , or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4202
Selected Topics in Anthropology (O)
3 ch (3S) [W]
The seminar focuses on an in-depth analysis of selected topics in socio-cultural studies. Prerequisite: 3 ch first-level
Anthropology, and one of ANTH 2114 , ANTH 2144 , ANTH 2174 or permission of instructor.
ANTH 4204
Gender, Kinship and Marriage (O)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines the wide diversity of gender roles, kinship forms and marital arrangements in human cultures of all scales.
Prerequisite: ANTH 3114 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4224
Religion in Practice (A)
3 ch [W]
Explains the cultural and social roots of religious beliefs as well as the diversity of religious understandings and
practices throughout the world. Prerequisite: ANTH 2174 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4244
Ethnopolitics and Identity (O)
3 ch [W]
Identity is often as much about politics as it is about cultural heritage. The inherent difficulties of politicising culture
will be examined in light of anthropological theories of political action. Prerequisites: ANTH 2144, or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH 4304
Archaeology of Atlantic Canada (A)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
In this seminar, students examine the 11,000 years of prehistory in the Atlantic region, emphasizing changes in
material culture, ecological adaptations, and social interaction. Prerequisite: ANTH 3001 or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH 4305-9
Selected Topics in Archaeology (A)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
This seminar provides an in-depth examination of an archaeological topic selected by the instructor. Examples of
topics that may be selected include: geoarchaeology, prehistoric human ecology, hunter-gatherer studies, consulting
archaeology, or diet and subsistence. Prerequisite: ANTH 3303 or permission of the instructor. Students who received
credit for ANTH 5314 cannot receive credit for ANTH 4305; students who receive credit for ANTH 5353 cannot receive
credit for 4506.
ANTH 4502
Issues in Medical Anthropology
3 ch (3S) [W]
A seminar course designed to evaluate the application of medical anthropology in understanding and improving human
health problems. A selection of case studies reflecting the various dimensions of medical anthropology in different
cultural contexts will be considered. The course begins with an introduction to the research methods used in medical
anthropology. The important theoretical constructs that have influenced the field of medical anthropology and their
application in research problems will be examined. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 .
ANTH 4522
Human Evolution (O)
3 ch (3L) [W]
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Examines the genetic basis of human evolution. With the advent of modern genetic technologies, it has been possible
to compare and contrast evolutionary relationships at the genetic level. The current debate in biological anthropology
surrounds the origin of anatomically modern Homo sapiens based on DNA evidences. An in-depth examination of fossil
evidences along with the genetic picture will be considered. Prerequisites: ANTH 2505 ; 3522 .
ANTH 4602
Anthropology and Genetics (O)
3 ch (3L) [W]
Anthropology is primarily concerned with the study of humankind, while the science of genetics deals with heredity
and variation among related organisms. This course introduces the basic concepts of human genetics and examines its
application in anthropological research. The course focuses on the Human Genome Project including ethical dilemmas
surrounding human genetic research. Prerequisites: ANTH 2505 ; 3522 .
ANTH 4702
Gender and Health (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
A seminar course designed to evaluate the gender dimension of health and disease, and addresses the articulation of
gender roles and ideology with health status, the organization of health care, and health policy in a cross-cultural
perspective. Gender is a cultural construct, and cultural ideas about women’s health and women’s bodies differ
between social groups and historical periods. Gender issues pertain to men as well, and male gender roles and
expectations are also culturally constructed. There are biomedical consequences to the cultural constructions of
gender differences. The course will also examine how expressions of gender and power can play a role in prevention
and treatment strategies. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 or 4502 .
ANTH 5303
Theory and Method (Archaeology)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
Students explore the research process through conducting individual archaeological research projects developed in
conjunction with the instructor. Prerequisite: Open only to Honours students, or with permission of the instructor.
ANTH 5684
The Anthropology of Literacy and Learning
3 ch (3S) [W]
Offers an Anthropological look at the role of literacy, formal education and informal learning in a range of settings. The
influence and impact of ethnic and cultural identity on systems of learning is explored through reading and discussing
selected ethnographies. Prerequisite: Restricted to 4th and 5th year students.
ANTH 5701
Theory and Method (Socio-cultural Anthropology)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines contemporary theoretical approaches and develops research skills in socio-cultural anthropology. Open only
to anthropology Honours students, or with permission of instructor.