Anthropology

Doing Anthropology involves studying other cultures,and through such study becoming aware of the many possible forms which such institutions as the family, art, politics or economics can take.

Anthropology exposes many of the things which we in the West assume to be natural to, in fact, be cultural constructions of it (such as the notion that there are two sexes-some cultures recognize three; or that it is normal for human beings to be acquisitive, many cultures are far more interested in exchange). Above all, Anthropology helps to expand our notions of what it means to be a person by introducing us to what is involved in becoming a person to the Tamil, Inuit or Ndembu way.

Honours in Anthropology — 60 credits

Designed for students who want to specialize in studying cultural life in diverse human societies. Students receive a solid theoretical and methodological training which they are invited to apply to their own research through the Honours Essay during their final year of study.

Specialization in Anthropology — 60 credits

Designed for students who want to acquire a solid theoretical and methodological training in studying cultural life in diverse human societies.

Major in Anthropology — 42 credits

Intended for students interested in acquiring a good level of skill and knowledge to study cultural life in diverse human societies.

Minor in Anthropology — 30 credits

Provides students with basic knowledge in studying societies and the process of social change.

See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses in Sociology and Anthropology include:

Sociology of Culture, Juvenile Crime and Delinquency, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Development Debates, Introduction to Culture, Race and Ethnic Relations, Art, Aesthetics and Anthropology, Peoples and Cultures of Oceania, Population and Environment, Research Design and Analysis, Field Research, Urban Regions, Political Anthropology, Experiments and Experience in Ethnographic Writing, Anthropology of Food

Admission Requirements

Anthropology (BA - Honours/Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.