Le programme d'anthropologie de l'Université Laurentienne offre un éventail de cours essentiels et spécialisés en cohérence avec les domaines d'expertise des professeurs ainsi que la culture et la géographie du nord de l'Ontario.
Les cours offersts son organisés autour des thèmes suivants:
Le Grand Sudbury est la plus vaste ville en Ontario par superficie terrestre, où les activités de plein air ne manquent pas grâce aux lacs et cours d’eau, terrains variés, forêts et réseaux complets de pistes et de sentiers.
Les personnes ont la possibilité de suivre des cours qui les aident à forger de précieuses relations avec des organisations communautaires et des experts. Pendant leurs études à la Laurentienne, les personnes en anthropologie auront la possibilité de s'engager dans de nombreuses activités et initiatives intellectuelles, culturelles et sociales, dont celles-ci, sans s'y limiter toutefois:
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Pour avoir une description des différents programmes, voir l'onglet "Degree Options" en anglais.
ANTR-1007EL - Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
This course provides a general introduction to sociocultural anthropology (a general survey of the field, with a concentration on the comparative analysis of culture, using examples from different societies around the world); anthropological linguistics (focussing on the origin, structure, distribution and sociocultural aspects of human languages); applied anthropology (the identification and resolution of practical problems via anthropological methods); and medical anthropology (a cross-cultural understanding of health and healing). (lec 3) cr 3.
ANTR-1007EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-2005EL - Child Rearing Across Cultures
Child Rearing Across Cultures
This course examines and compares child-rearing practices in band, tribal, chiefdom, peasant and state societies around the world. The effects of formal schooling and culture change are also considered. Case studies include the Aka Pygmies of the Central African Republic, the Kung San of Namibia/Botswana, the Sambia of Papua New Guinea, Samoans, the Hutterites of Canada, and Native North Americans. (lec 3) cr 6.
ANTR-2005EL
Northern and Community Studies
6
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-2016EL - Human Biological Variation, Adaptations and Health
Human Biological Variation, Adaptations and Health
This course is an introduction to the study of human variation within a biocultural and health framework. The course examines genetics, geographic distribution of human traits, growth and development, sexually linked variation, physiological adaptations to the environment, aging, demography, epidemiological anthropology, and applied biological anthropology. Integrated laboratory sessions familiarize students with the research methods and techniques in this area of study. Prereq.: Minimum 18 university credits or permission of the instructor. (lec 2, lab 1) 3 cr.
ANTR-2016EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-2046EL - Peoples of the World: Tribes, States and The Global Village
Peoples of the World: Tribes, States and The Global Village
This course examines band, tribal, chiefdom, pastoral and state-level peoples around the world in the past and present. It compares sociocultural systems and analyses the impact of conflict, colonialism and globalization. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding how world cultures are increasingly becoming interconnected through political, economic and technological processes. Prereq.: Minimum 18 University credits or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) 3 cr.
ANTR-2046EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-2095EL - World Prehistory and Archaeology
World Prehistory and Archaeology
This course uses archaeological and other anthropological data to study the major aspects of human cultural evolution from a worldwide perspective. The subject matter encompasses three major periods in the human past - food foraging during the Pleistocene and early Holocene, early food producing societies, and the first civilizations. In all cases we explore the reasons for cultural changes and we use both Old and New World examples. Case studies illustrate particular archaeological cultures and standard archaeological techniques and methods. PREREQ: ANTR 1006/1007 or instructor's permission. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 6
ANTR-2095EL
Northern and Community Studies
6
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-2906EL - Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to Linguistics
This course addresses linguistics including phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and the distribution of languages around the world. (lec 3) cr 3
ANTR-2906EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3016EL - Athropological Theories
Athropological Theories
This course provides a history and analysis of theory in anthropology, from the past to the present. Particular attention is paid to the development of key concepts such as evolution, culture, cultural relativism and holism; and the main schools of thought within the discipline. PREREQ: 9 ANTR credits or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.
ANTR-3016EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3026EL - Qualitative Anthropological Research
Qualitative Anthropological Research
This course provides a practical introduction to conducting and critically evaluating sociocultural anthropological research. The course guides students through the research process and methods, and explores the broad range of skills and supports needed to conduct qualitative research. PREREQ: 9 ANTR credits or permission of the instructor (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1) cr 3.
ANTR-3026EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3036EL - Human Skeletal Biology
Human Skeletal Biology
This course presents the normal anatomy of the human skeleton, including metrical and morphological variation. Basic analytical techniques used by osteologists, forensic anthropologists and archaeologists are discussed within this context. PREREQ: ANTR 2016/2017 or instructor's permission. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for both ANTR 3036 and either FORS 3036 or ANTR 2105.
ANTR-3036EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3046EL - Environmental Anthropology
Environmental Anthropology
This course examines human environment interactions in time and space from an anthropological perspective, and reviews the advantages and limitations of the ecosystem approach as previously and presently applied to human studies. Human behaviour and how it has evolved are studied using models such as optimal foraging strategy, population regulation, carrying capacity and bioenergetics. Contemporary approaches in environmental anthropology are discussed within the context of past human ecological studies. PREREQ: 9 ANTR credits or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.
ANTR-3046EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3047EL - Public Health and Epidemiology
Public Health and Epidemiology
This course addresses the essentials of public health and epidemiology. from a multidisciplinary, systems perspective. The course considers The approach is multidisciplinary and from a systems perspective, considering biotic, abiotic and socio-cultural determinants of health and sickness. The focus is applied, with emphasis on evidence-based critical analysis, prevention and clinical practice. (lec 3) cr 3. Prerequisites: 18 University credits.
ANTR-3047EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3086EL - Medical Anthropology: Medicine, Culture and Society
Medical Anthropology: Medicine, Culture and Society
This course addresses medical anthropology as well as a critical anthropological analysis of "mainstream Western medicine" (biomedicine) and its role within contemporary society. The focus is on a cross-cultural understanding of health and health care practices (lec 3) cr 3. Prerequisites: 18 university credits. Students may not retain credit for both ANTR 3086 and ANTR 3085.
This course covers a worldwide healing traditions, approaches and diagnostic modalities of "mainstream" and "complementary and alternative medicine". Empirical, theoretical and traditional ideas about healing are examined from a comparative and integrative perspective. Case studies of various healing traditions are considered (e.g., Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Indigenous, Western biomedicine, Western complementary and alternative medicine). Prerequisites: 18 University credits. Students may not retain credit for both ANTR 3087 and ANTR 3085.
ANTR-3087EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-3905EL - Independent Studies
Independent Studies
Opportunity for qualified students to conduct special studies in any field of anthropology beyond or outside of regular departmental offerings. A member of the department supervises the student's program. Written work and periodic discussions are required. PREREQ: permission of the department.(tut 1, sem 1, exp 1) cr 6
ANTR-3905EL
Northern and Community Studies
6
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-4006EL - Nutritional Anthropology
Nutritional Anthropology
This course examines the evolutionary, cultural and historical reasons for dietary choices and their relation to disease patterns and approaches to addressing contemporary nutritional problems. Prerequisites : 30 University credits.
ANTR-4006EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-4007EL - Evolutionary Medicine and Health EL
Evolutionary Medicine and Health EL
This course examines the prehistoric and historic roots of medicine and health. Topics include paleopathology, epidemiological transitions, diseases of colonization,the history of major epidemics and public health, and emergent and re-emergent diseases. Prerequisites: 30 University credits.
ANTR-4007EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-4056EL - Advanced Topics in Social/Cultural Anthropology
Advanced Topics in Social/Cultural Anthropology
This course addresses major theoretical and applied issues in anthropology including development, community-based resource management, ethnicity and cultural identity, language revitalization, and local knowledge and values. Students conduct original research on the cultural adaptations of local communities to a changing, globalized world. Topics may vary from year to year. PREREQ: 60 university credits. (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1) cr 3 Students may not retain credit for both ANTR 4056 and ANTR 4055.
ANTR-4056EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-4086EL - Applied Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Students discuss topics on the practical applications of anthropology in one or more of the areas covered by the sub-discipline, such as national and international development, organizational analysis, social planning and change, health impact and policy, museology and educational tourism, applied archaeology and applied bioanthropology. Student research projects are a significant part of the course and can include working within an agency. PREREQ: ANTR 1006, 1007 and another ANTR course, or instructor's permission.(lec 2, lab 1) cr 3
ANTR-4086EL
Northern and Community Studies
3
Cours au premier cycle
ANTR-4907EL - Directed Studies in Anthropology
Directed Studies in Anthropology
This course provides an opportunity for 4th-year students to conduct studies or research outside of normal departmental offerings. An ANTR faculty member closely supervises student's work. The course involves written work and regular discussions. (tut 3) cr 3 Students may not retain credit for both ANTR 4907 and ANTR 4905.
