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ANTH 111.3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
1/2(3L)

Acquaints the student with contemporary social and cultural variation. The basic mechanisms of society and culture will be explained within a comparative framework.

Note: Students with previous credit for ANTH 110 may not take this course for credit.

ANTH 220.3
Introduction to Ethnological Theory and Social Structure
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.

Outlines the major social and cultural theories which have been developed by anthropologists. It also surveys the principles of social structure (with a special emphasis on kinship) as well as economic and political organization.

ANTH 224.3
North American Plains Ethnography
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111 or NS 110.

A comprehensive survey of the ethnography and ethnohistory of the cultures of the North American plains and prairies. The composition and development of the "plains culture complex" will be treated together with the impact of acculturation on this life-style.

ANTH 225.3
Peoples and Cultures of East Asia
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.

General survey of the social, economic, political and religious institutions of the countries of East Asia from an anthropological perspective. Traditional culture and social organization, and contemporary responses to modernization are considered with an emphasis on minorities. China will be the primary focus, with secondary focus on Japan and Korea.

ANTH 226.3
Business and Industrial Anthropology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111 or completion of 30 credit units of university including an introductory social science course.

Examination of the utility of cultural anthropology's concepts, theory, methodology and insights in creatively influencing the conduct of domestic and international business. Cross-cultural business etiquette, understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour, and importance of intercultural negotiation in solving business problems in multicultural/transnational organizational settings are also discussed.

ANTH 227.3
Cultures of Central and Eastern Europe
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111 or completion of 30 credit units at the university, including an introductory social science.

Broadly considers society and culture in eastern and central Europe, the relation of the region today to both the socialist and pre-socialist pasts. Explores how ethnography as a key research tool helps to account for sociocultural changes in the region since the late 1980s.

Note: Students with credit for ANTH 298 Cultures of Central and Eastern Europe may not take this course for credit.

ANTH 230.3
Introduction to Cultural Dynamics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.

Examines some of the major dimensions of non-material culture including religion, magic, and constructs of space and time. It also examines processes of enculturation and culture change.

ANTH 231.3
Cross Cultural Perspectives on Health Systems
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): An introductory course in the social sciences.

Examines the medical systems of practice and belief utilized by non-Western traditional societies in contending with the universal realities of disease and mental illness. The attempts to extend Western medical systems into traditional societies will also be considered.

ANTH 232.3
Peoples and Cultures of South Asia
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.

A general survey of the social, economic, political and religious institutions of the countries of South Asia from an anthropological perspective. Both the traditional cultures and the changes which are taking place are considered. Although the primary emphasis in the course is on the peoples and cultures of India, comparative materials from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and other areas of South Asia are also examined.

ANTH 235.3
Anthropological Approaches to Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111 or completion of 30 credit units at the university including an introductory social science course.

Introduction and assessment of various anthropological approaches to the study of ethnicity and ethnic groups in a cross-cultural comparative framework.

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