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  Major in Anthropology

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        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.

      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                             Title                                                   Units  
        Compulsory courses                                                                                                     
        ANT 1101                                                         Social and Cultural Anthropology                        3 Units
        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
        ANT 3142                                                         Ethnographer's Magic: Reading and Writing Anthropology  3 Units
        ANT 3144                                                         Practical Training in Research Methods in Anthropology  3 Units
        ANT 4123                                                         Theoretical Currents in Contemporary Anthropology       3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                       
        3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                               
          ANT 3307                                                       Contemporary Japanese Society                                  
          ANT 3340                                                       Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean                
          ANT 3341                                                       Anthropology of Oceania                                        
          ANT 3342                                                       Anthropology of Africa                                         
          ANT 3344                                                       Anthropology of South Asia                                     
          ANT 3345                                                       Anthropology of the Maghreb and the Middle East                
        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                                               
        Total:                                                           42 Units                                              
        
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