Summer 2019 - SA 101 C100
Introduction to Anthropology (A) (4)
Class Number: 2573
Delivery Method: Distance Education
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Distance Education
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Exam Times + Location:
Jun 12, 2019
Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
BurnabyAug 8, 2019
Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Anthropology asks fundamental questions about how people live and interact in different contexts. Engages with contemporary social life around the world, including the relations among people, ideas, and things. Provides analytical tools to help understand the role of culture and society in our lives. Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
What is “culture” and why is it worth investigating? This is the broad question guiding our introductory look into the field of anthropology—its historical beginnings, its distinctive methods and concepts, and its relevance to the modern world. This course will explore a number of topics such as gender, race, and globalization, to understand the various ways in which people experience the world, and the implications.
Grading
- Discussions 10%
- Assignment 10%
- Essays 30%
- Midterm Exam 25%
- Final Exam 25%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Kenny, Michael G. and Kirsten Smillie (2017). Stories of Culture and Place: An Introduction to Anthropology (2ndEdition).University of Toronto Press, Toronto.
ISBN: 9781487593704
Goldstein, Donna. (2013). Laughter Out of Place: Race, Class, Violence and Sexuality in A Rio (1st edition). University of California Press, California.
ISBN: 9780520276048
Walsh, Andrew. (2012). Made in Madagascar (1st edition). University of Toronto Press, Toronto
ISBN: 9781442603745
Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:
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Required Readings listed on the course outlines are the responsibility of the student to purchase. Textbooks are available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore on the Burnaby campus or online through the Bookstore's website.
All CODE courses have an Additional Course Fee of $40
Exams
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Registrar Notes:
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