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ANTH
ANTHROPOLOGY
Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
ANTH 1001 The Human Experience: Socio-Cultural Approaches
3 ch (3C)
What makes us different from each other? What makes us similar? Exploring and
comparing practises of kinship, politics, economics and religion in societies from
around the world give us powerful insights into the unique human capacity to create
cultures, and into the ways in which culture is fundamental and essential to our
shared human experience.
Everything Biological: Evolution, Fossils, Genes and
3 ch (3C)
Diversity
In this course, students are introduced to the discipline of biological anthropology.
They should learn the mechanisms of micro- and macroevolution in order to
understand the evolution of all primates including humans. This includes the study of
living and extinct primates, human evolution, the advent of agriculture, and human
diversity.
ANTH 1002
ANTH1300 Archaeology Summer Camp Cross-Listed: ARCH1300 (A) 6ch (3S)
This course offers an overview of the hands-on components of archaeology by
providing students with an introduction to experimental archaeology, human material
culture, and the archaeological record, as well as basic archaeological recovery
methods. These are presented in two broad components, one focused on creating
and using ancient tools and technology and exploring past ways of life, and the other
on excavating these with formal archaeological techniques.
The Human Past: Archaeological Approaches
3 ch (3C) [W]
Cross-Listed: ARCH 1303
This course traces the historical development 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 1303
ANTH 2114 Human Systems of Exchange: Nature and Culture
3 ch (3C) [W]
Examines foragers, horticulturalists, pastoralists, and peasants and investigates their
systems of exchange with each other and with the environment. Prerequisite: Any
introductory anthropology course or permission of the instructor.
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ANTH 2144 Organising Society
3 ch (3C) [W]
Explores diverse small-scale societies, with a focus on their kinship and political
systems. Prerequisite: Any introductory anthropology course 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: Any introductory
anthropology course 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/ARCH 1303 or
permission of the instructor.
Exploring the World of Archaeology Cross-Listed:
3 ch (3C) [W]
ARCH 2303
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 post-processual
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 2303
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.
ANTH2504 Introduction to Medical Anthropology 3ch (3C) (W)
This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of medical
anthropology, which is accomplished by focusing on the ways in which illness, health,
and healing are embedded within social, political, and cultural systems. Selected case
studies are used to examine i) how different medical systems define health and
illness, and how they treat categories of disease? ii) What happens when western
medicine confronts folk understandings of illness in such a way that the two clash? iii)
How anthropologists investigate and respond to the study of pain, illness, suffering,
and healing in specific contexts? iv) How do seemingly local and global cultural
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processes shape aspects of our bodies, such as illness, sex, and death? This course
also explores biomedicine as a powerful cultural belief system that is global in its
scope, creates disease categories, and produces authoritative knowledge. Finally,
medical pluralism and pertinent case studies are examined to understand the
integration of western and traditional medical systems.
ANTH2505 Biological Anthropology and the Human Skeleton 3ch (3C) (W)
Biological anthropologists attempt to reconstruct the lives of people using human
remains from both forensic and archaeological contexts. In this course, students are
introduced to the application of biological anthropology to past human populations
through analysis of their biological remnants (bones, teeth and preserved soft
tissues). Topics include: determining and understanding population demographics
(age, sex, ancestry, and stature), health and disease, chemical and genetic analysis,
and quantitative methods and population studies.
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. Prerequisite: Any 2000-level anthropology course or
permission of the instructor.
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 Anthropological 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: Any 2000-level anthropology course or permission of the
instructor.
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ANTH 3114 Gender, Sex, and Culture
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, biological
anthropology, and sociocultural studies. Prerequisite: Any 2000-level anthropology
course or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3284 Rules, Social Order, and Conflict (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines how human societies have solved disputes, regulated sexuality, and
organized property, including the changes brought about under colonialism and
globalization.
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.
The Archaeological Traditions of North America
3 ch (3C) (LE) [W]
(A)
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 3303
Work-Study in Museum Studies and Material
3 ch (3L)
Culture Analysis (O)
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 3341
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)
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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, 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.
ANTH3346 Public Archaeology (A) 3ch (3S) (LE)
This course offers an introduction to public and community-based archaeology and
provides an overview of archaeology as public outreach. Topics include public
engagement and education, the role of museums, universities, and field projects, and
the ethical issues around public education focused on excavation. Students
participate in the development and implementation of a public archaeology project,
including creating a display or showcase on archaeological practices. The course also
involves interacting with the public, with other students, and with the university
community, and involves mentoring and teaching others about archaeological
practice. Prerequisites: ANTH/ARCH 1303, ANTH/ARCH 2303 or permission of
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,
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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.
ANTH3362 African Prehistory 3 ch (3C) (W)
This course introduces the multi-disciplinary approach required in the study of the
Earlier Stone Age in Africa. Topics include: Oldowan and Acheulean stone tool
technology, hominid evolution, site formation studies, relative and absolute dating
techniques, and palaeo-environmental reconstructions. Prerequisite: ANTH 1002 or
ANTH/ARCH 1303 or permission of the instructor.
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 and Public Health
3 ch (3C) [W]
Medical anthropology is playing an increasingly important role in public health. This
course builds on basic concepts introduced in ANTH 2504 with an emphasis on the
contributions of medical anthropological theories and concepts towards an
understanding of complex health-related behavior. This course examines why public
health policies and interventions are more likely to be effective if the beliefs and
behavior of people are understood and taken into account. Some examples of
particular health problems are examined, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes, malaria and other communicable and non-communicable diseases
to show how an anthropological approach can contribute to both a better
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understanding of health and illness and to more culturally appropriate public health
measures. Prerequisite: ANTH 2504 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH3520 Bones: The Human Skeleton (A) 3ch (1C 2L)
Human skeletal anatomy and biology are fundamental to the study of forensics and
biological anthropology. This course emphasizes a hands-on learning process for the
identification of individual bones, and their morphological features, siding, and
anatomical orientation. Relevant techniques for the reconstruction of past
populations and the assessment of human biological variation are introduced (age at
death, sex, growth and development). Prerequisite: ANTH 2505 or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH3521 Exploring the World of Primates (O) 3ch (2C1L) (W)
In this course students are introduced to the major primate taxa (i.e. prosimians, New
World monkeys, Old World Monkeys, and apes) to illustrate the great variety in the
anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and ecology within the Primate Order. The biological
and social adaptations of primates are explored as well as basic evolutionary
concepts, current trends and theories in primatology. The following topics are
addressed: evolutionary history, taxonomic classification, diet, predation,
communication, social systems, kin selection, reproductive strategies, cognition, and
conservation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1002 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3522 Human Variation and Adaptation
3 ch (2C1L) [W]
This course explores our biocultural evolution. It introduces students to human
biological diversity, our similarities and differences and why these exist. How did
humans in different parts of the world adapt and survive in their specific
environments? What selective pressures were exerted on population genetics to
produce modern variations? Topics include human adaptations: micro- and macroevolution, skin pigmentation, growth and development, demography, aging and
senescence, genetic variations, disease prevention and susceptibility. Prerequisite:
ANTH 2505 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH3523 Forensic Anthropology: Identifying the Missing and Murdered (A) 3ch
(1.5C 1.5L) (W)
This course introduces the field of forensic anthropology, which involves the
application of biological anthropology methods to a medico-legal context. To identify
human remains, forensic anthropologists assist law enforcement by determining age,
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sex, ancestry, stature, and unique features from the skeleton. Using decomposition
rates, they can provide an estimate of the postmortem interval. Course topics include:
establishing a forensic context, methods of scene recovery, estimating the
postmortem interval, reconstruction of demographic information, and identification
of bone pathology and trauma. Prerequisite: ANTH 3520 or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH3524 Paleopathology: Ancient Disease and Origins (O) 3ch (2S 1 L) (W)
This course focuses on the study of ancient human diseases and their origins through
examination of their remains in the archaeological record. Only a few diseases leave
their marks on bone and tooth enamel, the most common remnants of ancient
populations. Students are taught how to identify these abnormalities and assess their
potential implications for the health of a living person/population, and to interpret
the bioarchaeological evidence to gain insight into the health of past populations.
Prerequisite: ANTH 3520 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3662 Canada's First Nations (A)
3 ch (3C) [W]
Explores the distinctiveness of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples through their varied
societies and cultures and how these have withstood centuries of colonial impact to
confront the many shared challenges of living in contemporary Canadian society.
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 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)
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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 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4114 Culture and Environment
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines how culture mediates the relationship between humans and their
environment, including traditional ecological knowledge and/or local knowledge
systems. Prerequisite: ANTH 2114 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4202 Selected Topics in Social Anthropology (O)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Offers an in-depth analysis of one of a range of potential topics in socio-cultural
studies Prerequisite: Any 2000-level anthropology course 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. Current and
classic examples of the politicization of cultural heritage and ethnic identity are
explored in light of political action.Prerequisite: 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 3303 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4305Selected Topics in Archaeology (A)
3 ch (3S) (LE) [W]
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This course provides an in-depth examination of an archaeological topic selected by
the instructor. Examples of topics that may be selected include: geoarchaeology,
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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 (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
A 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 are 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 are examined. Prerequisite: ANTH 2504 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4522 Human Evolution (O)
3 ch (3L) [W]
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 are considered.
Prerequisite: ANTH 1002 or ANTH/ARCH 1303 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH4523 Forensic Analysis of Human Teeth (O) 3ch (2C 1L) (W)
This course provides students with a detailed introduction to the methodology used
in the study of human teeth in forensics, biological anthropology, and archaeology.
Students are taught how to use teeth in establishing a biological profile for human
remains using anatomical aspects of human dentition as well as morphological
variation, pathology, and changes with age and development. Topics selected for
study represent areas of current research that address important questions in the
study of forensic identification, human biological variation, bioarchaeology, and
human origins. Prerequisite: ANTH 2505 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH4524 Bioarchaeology: Archaeological Human Remains (O) 3 ch (3S) (W)
In this course students are introduced to the discipline of bioarchaeology, the
application of biological anthropological techniques to reconstruct the lives of past
populations from an archaeological context using their skeletal remains. Specific
topics include patterns of subsistence, diet, disease, demography, and physical
activity. Prerequisite: ANTH 2505 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4602 Genes and People: Anthropological Applications (O)
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This course introduces the basic concepts of human genetics and examines its
application in anthropological research. Topics covered include: human genetic
variability and its role in disease prevention and susceptibility; the use of DNA in
reconstructing the biological profile of human remains from forensic contexts; and
using ancient DNA to trace population migrations and resolve issues of human origins.
Ethical questions and implications pertaining to the human genome project and
human genetic research are also addressed.
ANTH4603 Selected Topics in Biological Anthropology (O) 3ch (3S) (W)
This course provides an in-depth examination of a biological anthropological topic
selected by the instructor. Examples of such topics include: human demography and
human growth and development. Prerequisite: ANTH 1002 or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH 4702 Gender and Health (A)
3 ch (3S) [W]
A 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 examines how expressions of gender and power can play a role in prevention
and treatment strategies. Prerequisite: ANTH 2504 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH4704 Selected Topics in Biomedical Anthropology (O) 3ch (3S) (W)
This course provides an in-depth examination of a biomedical anthropological topic
selected by the instructor. Examples of such topics include: infectious diseases and
biomedical genetics. Prerequisite: ANTH 1002 or permission of the instructor.
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 Knowledge (O)
3 ch (3S) [W]
Education is quintessentially a cultural matter. Regardless of the context -- be it in the
formal education systems found around the world or the many informal ways of
passing on skills and knowledge, with the attendant social position, prestige and
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power -- education is centred in culture. A systematic comparison of learning
institutions and practices across a range of different cultural settings reveals
surprising insights about social understandings of teaching, learning, and the
management of knowledge. Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-level students, or
permission of the instructor.
ANTH 5701 Doing Anthropology: Method and Theory
3 ch (3S) [W]
Examines contemporary theoretical approaches and develops research skills in
sociocultural anthropology. Prerequisite: Open only to anthropology honours or
qualifying students, or permission of the instructor.
ANTH5704 Biological Anthropology (Theory and Method) (O) 3ch (2S 1L) (W)
This course explores the research process through conducting individual biological
anthropology research projects developed in conjunction with the instructor. Prerequisite:
Open only to honours or qualifying students, or with permission of the instructor.
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