Anthropology involves studying the diversity of human societies through comparative analyses. Anthropologists develop tools that contribute to identifying and exploring a variety of social, cultural, political, economic, environmental and other important issues. Anthropology is unique among disciplines because of its methodological approach, which involves in-depth qualitative field work. Our specialized programs in social and cultural anthropology enable students to better understand and analyze cultural changes and intercultural relations in the context of globalization, development, migration and new technologies.
Programs are offered in English and in French.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French immersion stream is available with this program.
The In-depth Experiential Learning Stream is available with this program.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| ENG 1120 | Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | 3 Units |
| Total: | 6 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses at the 1000 level | ||
| ANT 1101 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 Units |
| FSS 1300 | Introduction to the In-depth Experiential Learning Stream and Transferable Competencies | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 2000 level | ||
| ANT 2111 | Introduction to Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 2121 | Classical Theories in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 2126 | Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples | 3 Units |
| ANT 2128 | Anthropology for the 21st Century | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 3000 level | ||
| ANT 3142 | Ethnographer's Magic: Reading and Writing Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 3144 | Practical Training in Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 4000 level | ||
| ANT 4123 | Theoretical Currents in Contemporary Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 4301 | Advanced Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Contemporary Japanese Society | ||
| Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean | ||
| Anthropology of Oceania | ||
| Anthropology of Africa | ||
| Anthropology of South Asia | ||
| Anthropology of the Maghreb and the Middle East | ||
| 6 course units from: | 6 Units | |
| Environmental Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Science and Technologies | ||
| Political Anthropology | ||
| Capitalism and Ethnographies of Globalization | ||
| Psychological Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Cultures, Societies and Identity | ||
| Visual Anthropology | ||
| 9 optional course units in anthropology (ANT) at the 3000 level | 9 Units | |
| 6 optional course units in anthropology (ANT) at the 4000 level | 6 Units | |
| 6 optional course units from the list of optional courses | 6 Units | |
| Total: | 60 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses | ||
| 54 elective course units including 12 course units labelled (IELS) | 54 Units | |
or 24 elective course units including 12 course units labelled (IELS) plus a minor | ||
| Total: | 54 Units | |
In-depth Experiential Learning Stream (IELS)
You must meet the following requirements to receive a designation of “In-depth Experiential Learning Stream” on your diploma:
- Complete the requirements of a program of study which offers the In-depth Experiential Learning Stream.
- Complete at least 30 course units (10 courses) of IELS labelled courses including:
- FSS 1300;
- 15 course units (5 courses) in anthropology (ANT) from the list of EILS courses below;
- 12 course units (4 non-disciplinary courses) from the list of EILS courses below.
List of IELS Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 11013 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 21033 | Socio-Anthropology of the Family | 3 Units |
| ANT 21113 | Introduction to Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 21133 | Techniques, Cultures and Environments | 3 Units |
| ANT 21213 | Classical Theories in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 21263 | Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples | 3 Units |
| ANT 21283 | Anthropology for the 21st Century | 3 Units |
| ANT 21293 | Anthropology of Cities | 3 Units |
| ANT 21303 | Anthropology of Popular Culture | 3 Units |
| ANT 21313 | Museums, Representation and Power | 3 Units |
| ANT 31053 | Selected Topics in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31063 | Environmental Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31203 | Anthropology of Science and Technologies | 3 Units |
| ANT 31283 | Political Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31313 | Capitalism and Ethnographies of Globalization | 3 Units |
| ANT 31323 | Psychological Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31333 | Medical Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31403 | Cultures, Societies and Identity | 3 Units |
| ANT 31423 | Ethnographer's Magic: Reading and Writing Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31433 | Visual Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 31443 | Practical Training in Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 33073 | Contemporary Japanese Society | 3 Units |
| ANT 33263 | Indigenous Resurgences in a Globalized World | 3 Units |
| ANT 33403 | Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 Units |
| ANT 33413 | Anthropology of Oceania | 3 Units |
| ANT 33423 | Anthropology of Africa | 3 Units |
| ANT 33443 | Anthropology of South Asia | 3 Units |
| ANT 33453 | Anthropology of the Maghreb and the Middle East | 3 Units |
| ANT 40103 | International Internship in Anthropology | 6 Units |
| ANT 41053 | Selected Topics in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 41203 | Anthropology of Law | 3 Units |
| ANT 41233 | Theoretical Currents in Contemporary Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 41333 | Ethnography of New Media | 3 Units |
| ANT 41353 | Food and Food Systems | 3 Units |
| ANT 41373 | Historical Anthropology | 3 Units |
| ANT 43013 | Advanced Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 Units |
| DVM 11003 | Canada and the Challenges of International Development and Globalization | 3 Units |
| DVM 13003 | Social Impact in Global Perspective | 3 Units |
| DVM 21063 | Introduction to International Development Practices: Challenges and Innovations | 3 Units |
| DVM 21103 | Education, Health and Social Protection | 3 Units |
| DVM 31503 | Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques for Doing Fieldwork in International Development | 3 Units |
| DVM 31603 | International Projects Management | 3 Units |
| DVM 31803 | Global Experiential Learning | 3 Units |
| DVM 4010 | International Internship in International Development | 6 Units |
| FSS 3210 | Selected Topics: International Social Sciences Field Research I | 6 Units |
| FSS 3295 | Model United Nations | 6 Units |
| FSS 3310 | In-depth Experiential Learning Stream Self-directed Course I | 1 Unit |
| FSS 3320 | In-depth Experiential Learning Stream Self-directed Course II | 1.5 Units |
| FSS 3330 | In-depth Experiential Learning Stream Self-directed Course III | 3 Units |
| FSS 4010 | Stage international / International Internship | 6 Units |
| FSS 4150 | Directed Research in Social Sciences | 3 Units |
List of Optinal Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FEM 3108 | Indigenous Feminisms | 3 Units |
| GEG 2108 | Contested Places | 3 Units |
| GEG 3309 | Social Landscapes of Métis Communities | 3 Units |
| GEG 4125 | Geographies of Transnational Migration and Settlement | 3 Units |
| HIS 2170 | Latin America, Colonial Period | 3 Units |
| HIS 2171 | Latin America, Modern Period | 3 Units |
| HIS 2175 | Southeast Asian Civilizations to the 18th Century | 3 Units |
| HIS 2176 | Southeast Asian Civilizations from the 18th Century to the Present | 3 Units |
| HIS 2177 | History of East Asia from Antiquity to 1600 | 3 Units |
| HIS 2178 | History of East Asia from 1600 to the Present | 3 Units |
| HIS 2307 | History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada | 3 Units |
| HIS 2376 | The African Past | 3 Units |
| LIN 1300 | What Is Language? | 3 Units |
| LIN 1340 | Language in Society | 3 Units |
| LIN 2300 | The World's Languages | 3 Units |
| LIN 2301 | Aboriginal Language | 3 Units |
| SRS 1110 | Witchcraft, Magic and Occult Traditions | 3 Units |
| SRS 1112 | The Religions of the World I | 3 Units |
| SRS 2113 | The Religions of the World II | 3 Units |
| SRS 2115 | Religious Ways of the Aboriginal Peoples | 3 Units |
| SRS 2194 | Anthropology of Religion | 3 Units |
| SRS 3111 | Aboriginal Myths and Philosophy | 3 Units |
| SRS 3119 | Shamanic Traditions | 3 Units |