Faculty of Arts and Science

VI.3. Anthropology

Honours Anthropology Program Revisions:
The Honours Anthropology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which not more than six may be at the 100 level. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 credits must be taken in Anthropology. For admission to Second Year, a GPA of 6.00 is required in AN101, AN102 and SY100*.
First Year:
AN101, AN102, SY100*; three elective credits
Second Year:
AN210; one of AN201, AN203 or AN205
At least two of AN206, AN207, AN208, AN213 or AN221
One additional half credit in Anthropology
Two and a half elective credits
Third Year
AN371; either AN304*, OR AN223 plus an additional half-credit in Anthropology at the 300 level; either AN329, AN330 or AN340
One and a half additional credits in Anthropology which must be taken at the 300 or 400 level
One and a half elective credits
Fourth Year
Two of: AN450*, AN454*, AN490*
One additional credit in Anthropology at the 300 or 400 level
Two elective credits
(Refer to page 66 of the 1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar for original program description.)

Course Additions:

AN223 Emergence of Urban Civilization 0.5

An introduction to human prehistory in Europe, Africa, West Asia and Meso-America from the Upper Paleolithic period to urbanization. (Cross-listed as AR223.)

Prerequisite: AN102.
Exclusion: AN204*/AR307*.

AN340 The Social Anthropology of India 0.5

An introduction to the society and cultures of India, including the examination of continuity and change in cultural practices, as well as in social, economic and political institutions.

Prerequisite: AN101 or permission of the Department.
Exclusion: AN307f.

AN456 Applied Anthropology 0.5

This course examines how cultural anthropologists apply their theories, methods and insights to the solution of practical problems. The historical development of applied anthropology, the ethical dilemmas of applied fieldwork and the research methods used in such fieldwork will be examined. Such areas of concentration as community development, advocacy anthropology, policy research and social impact assessment are investigated.

Prerequisite: AN101 and at least one senior half-credit in Anthropology.

Course Change:

AN102 Physical Anthropology and Human Prehistory 0.5

An introduction to the study of human evolution and biological variation; a survey of cultural development from the earliest origins of humans through to the Upper Paleolithic period.

Exclusion: AN100*

Course Deletion: AN204*/AR307* Old World Prehistory

1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar Addendum
VI. Faculty of Arts and Science

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