Instructor: Dr. Samantha Walker
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Description:
This foundational course examines how archaeologists study past societies through their material and biological remains. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of archaeological knowledge, where methods evolve, and questions deepen our understanding. Students will explore all phases of the research process, learning to evaluate evidence critically and uncover the stories of human history.
Instructor: Dr. Millie Creighton
Monday & Wednesday 15:30 pm – 17:00 pm
Description:
Television shows, dramas, movies, advertising, marketing, manga (Japanese style comics), anime (Japanese animation), theatrical forms, popular literature, popular music, fashion fads, tourism, toys, and sports.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Kramer
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 am – 11:00 pm
Description:
Anthropological perspectives on contemporary Indigenous issues in British Columbia.
Instructor: Dr. Millie Creighton
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Description:
An exploration of ethnographic, topical, and theoretical issues.
Instructor: Dr. Patrick Moore
Monday & Wednesdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Description:
The study of communication; the relation between communication and its cultural context with emphasis on verbal and non-verbal communication, cross-cultural communication, and cultural differences in the use of oral, literate, and electronic media.
Instructor: Dr. Amir Shiva
Tuessdays & Thursdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description:
ANTH100 will inspire you to see the world through a new lens. The course invites you to explore the vibrant and diverse world of cultural anthropology, uncovering the myriad ways humans live and interact across different societies. From the intricacies of language and religion to the dynamics of kinship, gender, health, and economy, you’ll explore the profound themes that shape our world. Lectures and engaging weekly discussions will help you think like an anthropologist and experience the thrill of reading ethnographic accounts that make the familiar strange and the strange familiar.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the core concepts of cultural anthropology but also develop critical thinking skills and the ability to understand how anthropologists conduct their research. This is an opportunity to learn from your classmates and instructor, foster meaningful discussions, and gain a global perspective that is invaluable in today’s interconnected world.
Instructor: Dr. Charles Menzies
Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description: Curious about the world around you? Wonder why people do, say, and believe the things they do? Anthropology might be for you. This course explores the ways race, class, gender, and culture intersect and how people make meaning from these intersections.
Instructor: Dr. Carole Blackburn
Mondays 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description:
Instructor: Dr. Shaylih Muehlmann
Mondays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Description:
This course will explore the complex relationships between humans and other life forms, with a strong emphasis on developing ethnographic writing skills. We will focus on how human existence is intertwined with other species in shared environments, examining topics such as how our relationships with other species affect our health, economy, food, and ultimately our understanding of ourselves as humans.
The course will engage with literature from multi-species, decolonial and feminist perspectives, providing students with a diverse and critical framework for understanding these interspecies relationships. Weekly field trips to nearby sites on campus will elucidate various aspects of interspecies relationships, allowing students to apply ethnographic methods and refine their writing skills through hands-on experiences.