ANTHROPOLOGY 200-level
ANTH 200 (3) Introduction to Problems in Method and Theory in Anthropology
A survey of basic concepts and procedures in the cross-cultural study of human societies.
Prerequisite: ANTH 100.
ANTH 201 (3/6) Ethnic Relations
An introduction to the study of the relations between ethnic groups and of the interplay between ethnicity and other social factors. The course examines such concepts as: ethnicity, racism, prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, and multiculturalism. Ordinarily the course deals with ethnic groups in British Columbia, and students are expected to carry out elementary research projects.
Equivalency: SOCI 201.
ANTH 202 (3/6) Contemporary Social Problems
Cultural background to contemporary events; problems of nationalism and regional conflicts, economic and social development, gender, religion and social change. Course may stress a different region of the world in different years.
ANTH 203 (3) Methods of Anthropological Archaeology
Introduces the methods and principles applied in anthropological archaeology and cultural-historical research. ANTH 213 (3/6) Women in Comparative Perspective An exploration of topics from Anthropology and/or Sociology focusing on explanations, in current and historical perspective, for variations in the situation of women. Equivalency: SOCI 213.
ANTH 214 (3/6) The Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective
A cross-cultural comparison of family and kinship to provide an understanding of variations in the structure and meaning of marriage relations; forms of domestic organization; and the sexual division of labour, property, and inheritance. Equivalency: SOCI 214.
ANTH 215 (3/6) Introduction to Japanese Society
Survey of contemporary Japanese life, with a focus on social organization and cultural patterns. Topics may include family, kinship, rural and urban conditions, economic organization, class and other inequalities, ethnic relations, and introduction of Western culture and value systems.
Equivalency: SOCI 215.
ANTH 217 (3) Culture and Communication
The study of communication; the relation between communication and its cultural context with emphasis on verbal and non-verbal communication, cross-cultural communication, and cultural differences in the use of oral, literate, and electronic media.
ANTH 220 (3) First Nations of British Columbia
The cultures, languages, and resources of First Nations, with anthropological perspectives on colonization and development.
ANTH 221 (3) Contemporary First Nations Cultural Expressions
Forms and styles of indigenous expressive arts, and their current place in the lives of British Columbia First Nations.
Prerequisite: ANTH 220 is recommended.
ANTH 222 (3) Current First Nations Issues in British Columbia
Anthropological perspectives on current issues of public policy, law, and political activity, as they affect the place of First Nations people in British Columbia.
Prerequisite: ANTH 220 is recommended.
ANTH 225 (3) Human Origins
The origin and evolution of the human lineage.
ANTH 227 (3) Culture, Health & Illness
Health, illness, sickness and disease in their social and cultural contexts; a cross-cultural examination.
ANTH 231 (3) Ancient North America
Introductory survey of North American archaeology comparing the ancient cultures from all major regions of Canada and the US.
ANTH 232 (3) Ancient Latin America
The archaeology of ancient Mexico, Central and South America, highlighting recent discoveries about the emergence and growth of civilizations such as the Aztecs, Maya, Zapotec, Inca, Chimor and their ancestors.
ANTH 240 (3) Introduction to Biological Anthropology
A survey of the sub-discipline with discussions of major issues in each area.