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| 381-0B1-DW |
Observation in Anthropology |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course builds on students' foundational knowledge of ethnographic research, advancing their skills in the observation and analysis of human practices, social interactions, and cultural contexts. Students will deepen their ability to document and interpret diverse human experiences while emphasizing cultural sensitivity and ethical research practices. |
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| 381-101-DW |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The course provides an overview of what anthropology encompasses from the history of anthropological thought to the major subfields of study including linguistics, biology, social and archaeology. The unique vision and social scientific perspective that anthropology brings to the social sciences will be discussed. This course will present an approach designed to introduce students to main areas of the discipline that may be explored more profoundly in the higher level courses. |
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| 381-1N1-DW |
Introduction to Anthropology |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course is designed to introduce the student to the social science of anthropology. There are 4 fields of anthropology which help to explain the behaviour of peoples all over the world. The study of these fields will allow the student to learn about the origins and development of human beings in the context of their physical and cultural environments. Students will explore contemporary issues through an anthropological lens. The course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge to pursue more specific or advanced courses in anthropology at either the CEGEP or university level. |
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| 381-201-DW |
Human Evolution |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The biological and behavioural evolution of humans will be studied with the aim of understanding man's place in nature and the source of his unique culture-creating capacities. Special attention will be given to Darwinian Evolutionary Theory, the study of non-human primates (primatology) and our hominid ancestors. This is the classic “bones and stones” course. |
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| 381-210-DW |
Anthropology of Parenthood |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course deals with the concept of parenthood by investigating how different cultures define motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood in practical terms. With this cross-cultural perspective, parenthood in the Western context will be explored by re-examining ideas about biological and social parenthood. |
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| 381-219-DW |
Topics in Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Topics in Anthropology (analysis) - A number of courses are offered under TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (Analysis). Each course focuses on the concepts, theories, and methods associated with a particular area of anthropology and the analysis of these concepts, theories, and methods in specific cases and situations. The emphasis is on theory, research, and analysis. Possible themes include medical anthropology; magic, science, and religion; prehistoric hominid culture; body decoration; gender; language traditions; forensic anthropology; stone tool technology; primatology; behavioural biology: sensory ethnography; or visual anthropology. |
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| 381-302-DW |
Race and Racism |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course examines race and ethnic relations from an anthropological perspective with emphasis on the contemporary Canadian scene. Of particular concern is the impact of race as a cultural concept not a biological fact, as well as the influence of institutional racism on residential patterns, immigration, stratification, marriage and the family, identity formation, politics, law and social control, religion, rituals, language and communication. |
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| 381-313-DW |
Contemporary Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of contemporary issues from an anthropological perspective. We will begin with a discussion of the techniques of anthropology and how they can be used to explore contemporary societies. The emphasis will be placed on the complexity of biological and cultural aspects of contemporary events. |
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| 381-401-DW |
Advanced Studies in Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
All third level courses in Anthropology are offered under Advanced Topics in Anthropology. As with the second level courses, each course focuses on a particular area of interest in anthropology. In this context, students are encouraged to design and complete a project based on the application of knowledge acquired in second-level courses. |
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| 381-A02-DW |
Anthropology of Parenthood |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Anthropology of Parenthood will introduce the student to the analysis of the concept of parenthood. We will use the holistic anthropological approach to describe and analyze types of parenthood from a cross-cultural perspective, looking at both the biological and social make up of parenthood. |
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| 381-A03-DW |
Material Culture in the Digital Age |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course explores the role of material culture in how human beings construct, communicate and consume the world around them. We examine the interaction between culture and technology and how they simultaneously transform each other. |
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| 381-A06-DW |
Human Evolution |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces the student to the anthropological theory and findings about human evolution. Using a holistic approach, we focus on the interplay of biology and culture in the evolution of the human species. We explore how changes in our ancestors’ biology created the conditions for the emergence of culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced changes in human biology. |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Culture on the Move |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will approach culture, travel and mobility from an anthropological perspective. Grounded in the experiences of those who are “on the move” we will look at several case studies touching on themes such as immigration, working abroad, backpacking, the international primate trade, the global spread of Hip Hop, the practice of yoga in the west and more. Further, we will consider the lack of mobility experienced by many Aboriginal Canadians in residential schools. Motivations, social aspects and impacts (emotional, environmental and economic) will be examined to reveal complexities and nuances of travel and mobility (or lack thereof) in today’s world. |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Culture on the Move: The Anthropology of Travel and Mobility |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will approach culture, travel and mobility from an anthropological perspective. Grounded in the experiences of those who are “on the move” we will look at a number of case studies touching on themes such as immigration, working abroad, backpacking, the international primate trade, the global spread of Hip Hop, the practice of yoga in the west and more. Further, we will consider the lack of mobility experienced by many Aboriginal Canadians in residential schools. Motivations, social aspects and impacts (emotional, environmental and economic) will be examined to reveal complexities and nuances of travel and mobility (or lack thereof) in today’s world. |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Anthropology provides the most holistic study of humankind. It is concerned with the social, religious, political, artistic, economic, technological, linguistic and familial activities that make up human cultures around the world. It is also concerned with the biological characteristics of our species, Homo sapiens, and our origins and evolution within the animal kingdom. One basic assumption of anthropology is that all of our past and present, local and remote, cultural and biological features fit together into meaningful patterns. |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Men, Women and Culture |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
A course for non-social science students on anthropological understandings of gender and sexuality. Deals with diversity of social and cultural forms of love, courtship, sex and marriage, as well as the roles of socialization and enculturation in the development of sexuality |
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| 381-BWS-03 |
Women in Developing Countries |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course examines the role of women in modernizing societies from various theoretical perspectives (i.e. historical, anthropological and economic perspectives). Students explore the impact of colonialism and development on the status of women in modernizing societies, as well as the socio-cultural impact of the integration of women into the global economy. |
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| 381-BXS-DW |
Culture on Display |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course examines the ways in which museum displays shape our understanding of culture. A museum is a place where we can be exposed to cultures of different peoples, times, and aspects of culture. However, what we see in museums is curated, and chosen in order to tell a specific story. Selective stories of culture are thus created, where some narratives are emphasized and others are excluded. We will have guided visits to local museums as well as virtual visits to museums elsewhere in the world with the goal of exploring how museum displays are curated. Using comparative analysis we will examine how stories about culture are created and how each story leaves us with a different understanding of the culture we are exploring. |
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| 381-BXS-DW |
Culture on Display (INTENSIVE) |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course examines the ways in which museum displays shape our understanding of culture. A museum is a place where we can be exposed to cultures of different peoples, times, and aspects of culture. However, what we see in museums is curated, chosen in order to tell a specific story. Selective stories of culture are thus created, where some narratives are emphasized and others are excluded. We will have guided visits to local museums as well as virtual visits to museums elsewhere in the world with the goal of exploring how museum displays are curated. Using comparative analysis we will examine how stories about culture are created and how each story leaves us with a different understanding of the culture we are exploring. The cost of this course is around $36, to cover guided tours at the museums. To offset this cost, there will be no textbook to buy. All readings for this course will be available to the students without charge via the Dawson College library website. |
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| 381-BXS-DW |
Evolution of Humans |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The purpose of this course is to thoroughly analyze the anthropological approach as it relates to the contemporary theme of human evolution. The course content will consist of placing current and critical debates around human evolution in the context of what anthropology knows about our origins. We will also demonstrate key findings and their implications for contemporary research and ethics as to our place amongst other animals. Film, news and other media as well as fossil skull, skeletons and stone tools will help us to understand who we are and were. |
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