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PSYCH 4MP3 - Neuroscience of Music 3 unit(s)
This seminar explores theories on how and why music evolved, and how the perception, development, performance and emotional experience of music are mediated by the brain. Primary source materials are discussed in class and experimental designs developed to address critical questions.
Three hours (lecture/seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s): MUSICCOG 2MP3 , or PSYCH 2MP3 or PSYCH 3H03 ; and registration in a Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Arts.Sc., B.Mus., B.Sc.), or PNB 2XA3 or PSYCH 2E03 and registration in an Honours program, or ISCI 2A18 A/B ; or permission of the instructor. PSYCH 2E03 is recommended.
Cross-list(s): MUSICCOG 4MP3
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PSYCH 4R03 - Special Topics in Animal Behaviour 3 unit(s)
An advanced seminar focusing on selected topics in animal behaviour.
Seminar and discussions (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PNB 2XC3 or PSYCH 2GG3 ; and PSYCH 3F03 or PSYCH 3T03 ; and registration in Level IV of an Honours Biology, or an Honours or Combined Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour program
This course may be repeated, if on a different topic.
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Courses using the subject code SOCSCI are administered by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 129, ext. 23772
http://socialsciences.mcmaster.ca
Notes
- Students are strongly recommended to complete SOCSCI 2EL0 . Completion of SOCSCI 2EL0 is required to participate in an internship.
- SOCSCI 1SR3 and 1TR3 may be used towards the required Social Sciences units in Level I programs in the Faculty of Social Sciences or as elective courses.
- Students enrolled in a three- or four-year undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Social Sciences have the opportunity to take Social Sciences courses towards an affiliated certificate in Business Studies, Leadership and Management in the Not-For-Profit Sector, or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). (Note:The ABA Affiliated Certificate is being phased out and supporting courses will be last offered during the Winter 2023 term). Students enrolled in a three-year degree program may take a maximum of six of these courses, and students enrolled in a four-year degree program may take a maximum of eight of these courses. Students who successfully complete one of the following sets of six courses may apply to have their courses recognized by Mohawk College for the awarding of an Affiliated Certificate when they graduate from their McMaster degree program. If granted, this certificate will be issued by Mohawk College.
Courses for the Business Studies Certificate
One of:
Courses for the Certificate in Leadership and Management in the not-for-Profit Sector
Courses for the Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
(To be phased out and will be last offered Winter 2023).
- SOCSCI 2UA3 - Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis I
- SOCSCI 2UB3 - Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis 2
- SOCSCI 2UE3 - Ethical Practice in the Field of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- SOCSCI 2UF3 - Professional Relationships with Families and Teams
- SOCSCI 2UR3 - Single Subject Research Design
- SOCSCI 2US3 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
*This course is part of both certificates
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SOCSCI 1HS3 - Pathways into the Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
This course recognizes a set of specialized, cross-applicable and transferable skills acquired by students in their previous education that facilitate and enhance their transition into a Social Sciences program.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a SHSM program in Health and Wellness; Non-Profit; Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services; Environment; or Business.
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SOCSCI 1RM3 - How do we Know? Doing Social Sciences Research 3 unit(s)
This course provides students with a glimpse in at the diversity among the types of research methods used within the social sciences. Students will learn how we study the things we do, such as economic inequality, access to health care, changing patterns of crime, the interplay of religious practice and civil rights, by providing students with basic concepts and language related to conducting research.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Social Sciences I, Economics I, or Honours Health and Society I and credit or registration in SOCSCI 1SS3 ; or registration in Level II or above in a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
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SOCSCI 1SR3 - Inquiry: Successful Societies 3 unit(s)
This inquiry-style course will guide students through the process of research design by exploring the general theme of Successful Societies. This broad theme will allow the instructor and students alike ample room to explore social sciences issues and research concerning what’s better and worse when it comes to communities, economies, societies, and countries. The class community will develop individual research projects on student-selected topics and research will focus on deep questioning, including critical thinking about measurement, criteria, bias, and evaluation. This course will focus on the skills required to succeed at university. Students can take these transferable skills into other courses, throughout their university career, and beyond.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Level 1 program in the Faculty of Social Sciences and permission of the department
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SOCSCI 1SS3 - Inquiry in the Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
The systematic investigation of any subject requires a set of widely applicable and transferrable skills. Students learn how to formulate questions, gather and interpret evidence, and reach well-considered conclusions. The content theme will be drawn from Social Sciences issues and will vary depending on the subject expertise of the instructor.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Social Sciences I, Economics I or Honours Health and Society I
Not open to students with credit in INQUIRY 1HU3, 1SC3, 1SS3
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SOCSCI 1T03 - Life, the University, and Everything 3 unit(s)
In this course, students will build the core academic abilities and habits that are crucial for success in student life and in the transition into and through university. Through a unique blend of online and active in-person learning, students will explore issues and ideas from each of the programs in the social sciences in order to develop their academic interests and plan for success.
Three Hours (web modules, weekly tutorials); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Social Sciences I, Economics I or Honours Health and Society I; or registration in Level II Social Sciences General BA with permission of the department.
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SOCSCI 1TR3 - Social Sciences Foundations 3 unit(s)
This course focuses on the development of the core skills necessary for success in the Social Sciences, and in the University as a complex learning environment. Course materials will spotlight the many disciplines and programs that make up the social sciences, while applying their key conceptual and analytical tools to the kinds of everyday issues and experiences experienced by contemporary university students themselves. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have developed the skills related to academic writing, library searching, workload management, and problem-solving that are necessary for success in the social sciences and beyond.
Three hours (lectures and tutorial); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Level 1 program in the Faculty of Social Sciences and permission of the department.
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SOCSCI 2AC3 - Financial & Managerial Accounting for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
An introduction to financial and managerial accounting with a focus on topics relevant to managerial decision making. Focuses on understanding financial statements, and includes an emphasis on costing, budgeting, and control.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences ; Grade 11 M or U Math is recommended
Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 1AA3 , 2AB3 , 4AK3 .
Not open to Continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2BA3 - Introduction to Business Analysis for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
The foundation of Business Analysis is planning, stakeholder analysis, structure and cultural awareness of an enterprise. Prepare for Business Analysis projects through needs analysis and business plan development using industry standard strategies such as project charter, interview and focus group techniques.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2BR3 - Board and Staff Responsibilities for the Not-for-Profit Sector 3 unit(s)
This course examines the characteristics of non-profit organizations and the relevance of an organization’s mission within a changing environment. It will also consider the roles and 70 responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, management styles appropriate to voluntary organizations, and techniques for productive meetings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2BU3 - Introduction to Business for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
An overview of the functional areas of business and how they interact. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of business in Canada, focusing on the basics of management, organizational theory and structure.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to students with credit in COMMERCE 1B03 , 1E03 .
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2CC3 - Children and Family in Canada 3 unit(s)
This course is designed to look at the evolution of the family in Canadian society and how our children are contextualized within different family forms. Topics include life cycle development, sexism, hurrying children, self-esteem, prejudice and discrimination and sexual abuse.
On-line web modules, tutorials and testing; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): SOCSCI 2O03
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SOCSCI 2EL0 - Introduction to Career Planning Through Experiential Learning 0 unit(s)
Students will engage in exploration activities to provide a foundation for career/education planning. They will better connect the skills acquired through academics, extracurricular activities and work experiences to future occupation choices.
Six lectures/workshop (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
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SOCSCI 2EN3 - Entrepreneurial Training for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
This course will offer a careful examination of the process of entrepreneurship, concentrating on both theoretical styles and practical approaches.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Completion of SOCSCI 2BU3 is strongly recommended.
Not open to students with credit in ENGNMGT 5E03.
Not open to Continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2HR3 - Human Resources Management for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
Develops comprehensive knowledge and the skills required to carry out Human Resources functions. Includes a variety of methods such as case studies and simulations to enhance learning activities.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 2BC3 .
Not open to Continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2J03 - Introduction to Statistics 3 unit(s)
An introduction to basic statistical concepts and their application to the analysis of data from the social sciences. The use of spreadsheets is emphasized.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of Honours Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kin.) , Music (Music Cognition), Cognitive Science of Language or a Social Sciences program
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 2QA3 , EARTHSC 2MB3, ECON 2B03 , GEOG 2MB3, NURSING 2R03
Not open to students with credit or registration in: ECON 3U03, HTHSCI 1F03, 2A03, KINESIOL 3C03, PNB 2XE3 , 3XE3 , POLSCI 2F06, 3N06, PSYCH 2RA3, 2RB3, SOCIOL 3H06 A/B or any Level II, III or IV statistics course.
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SOCSCI 2LC3 - Leadership and Communications for the Not-For-Profit Sector 3 unit(s)
This course examines personal organizational leadership styles. Students will utilize leadership competencies to effectively lead and manage an organization. Students will learn how to develop team building skills, manage productive meetings and form strategic alliances and partnerships.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2MR3 - Introduction to Marketing for Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
Examines how environmental forces shape an organization’s marketing program. Students will learn to create marketing plans that reflect current consumer behaviour patterns.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 2MA3 .
Not open to Continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2O03 - Canadian Children 3 unit(s)
This course deals with a spectrum of issues related to Canadian children such as family, socialization, identity formation, moral development, abuse and strategies for a better future.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
Antirequisite(s): SOCSCI 2CC3
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SOCSCI 2OP3 - Operational Planning for the Not-For-Profit Sector 3 unit(s)
Students learn to implement and manage an annual operating plan, to set priorities, develop a clear direction for action, assign responsibilities, set out costs and indicate how revenue will be generated to fund annual programs. Students will use the plan as a resource for board, staff and volunteers and to track and evaluate progress.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2P03 - Canadian Adolescents 3 unit(s)
This course deals with a spectrum of issues related to Canadian adolescents such as identity formation, sexuality, peer groups and power and the social politics of career formation.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
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SOCSCI 2RD3 - Resource Development for the Not-For-Profit Sector 3 unit(s)
This course will investigate sources of funding for not-for-profit organizations including grants, foundations, corporate partnerships, government programs and fundraising. Students will learn how to create a resource development plan, and how to identify capacity, vision and ethics in order to assess potential resources available to the organization.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to continuing students.
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SOCSCI 2SP3 - Strategic and Long Range Planning for the Not-for-Profit Sector 3 unit(s)
This course will explore the various models of strategic planning. Based on outcome, evaluation and accountability, students will learn how to select the appropriate model and learn how to conduct environmental analysis in order to manage the organization.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2UA3 - Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis I 3 unit(s)
This course presents an introductory examination of the principles of applied behaviour analysis, and how they can be applied to clinical populations, such as persons with autism.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2UB3 - Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis 2 3 unit(s)
Building on knowledge gained in ABA1, this course explores evidence-based applications of ABA to clinical problems.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOCSCI 2UA3 and registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2UE3 - Ethical Practice in the Field of Applied Behaviour Analysis 3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to foundations of ethical thinking and practice, including ethical decision-making tools used in the field.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOCSCI 2UA3 and registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2UF3 - Professional Relationships with Families and Teams 3 unit(s)
This course presents students with theories, terminology and applications underlying current approaches to teamwork and working with families of individuals with autism.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOCSCI 2UA3 and registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2UR3 - Single Subject Research Design 3 unit(s)
This course presents an introduction to applied research with a primary focus on single subject design.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOCSCI 2UA3 and registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 2US3 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to multiple dimensions of autism related to diagnosis, assessment and treatment.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOCSCI 2UA3 and registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Not open to Continuing Students.
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SOCSCI 3EL3 - Leadership for Social Innovation 3 unit(s)
This interactive course explores the various models of leadership, diversity, power and change with an opportunity for students to gain practical experience through community based experiences.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any program in the Faculty of Social Sciences or permission of the instructor
Antirequisite(s): POLSCI 3HP3, POLSCI 3PR3 , 4FG3
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SOCSCI 3F03 - Social Sciences in Action 3 unit(s)
This is a student driven experiential capstone course. Students will develop and implement their own course of study through planned and approved activities in the campus and greater community.
Seminars, experiential activities; 1-2 terms
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any Social Sciences program
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SOCSCI 3IF0 A/B S - Full-Time Internship 0 unit(s)
Full-time, non-credit, paid work opportunities of four, eight, twelve, or sixteen months allowing students to explore careers, develop employability skills and make important contacts for both now and after graduation.
Normally 26 to 40 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences; credit in SOCSCI 2EL0 ; and permission of the Programming and Outreach Manager. SOC SCI 3IF0 may be repeated.
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SOCSCI 3IP0 A/B S - Part-Time Internship 0 unit(s)
Part-time, non-credit, paid work opportunities of four, eight, twelve, or sixteen months allowing students to explore careers, develop employability skills and make important contacts for both now and after graduation.
Normally 5 to 25 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences; credit in SOCSCI 2EL0 ; and permission of the Programming and Outreach Manager. SOC SCI 3IP0 may be repeated.
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SOCSCI 4ID3 - Addressing Social Problems Through Business, Engineering and the Social Sciences 3 unit(s)
A final-year course where students work in interdisciplinary teams on an experiential project that incorporates business, engineering and social sciences elements.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of a Commerce, Engineering & Society, or Social Sciences program, or Level V of any Engineering and Management Program; and permission of the course instructor
Cross-list(s): COMMERCE 4ID3, ENGINEER 4ID3
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THTRFLM 1FT3 - Breaking into Film and Television 3 unit(s)
This course explores the nature of the business of the modern film and television industry through the eyes of a seasoned film-maker and producer. Students will be introduced to the creation of a film from the formation of an idea, script development and financing to production, development, marketing and distribution.
Three hours; one term
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THTRFLM 1H03 - Acting Skills for Life and Work 3 unit(s)
Learn the fundamentals of movement and speech training to help negotiate the complexities of everyday life and work. Through lectures, readings, and studio acting exercises students develop physical awareness, sensitivity to others, collaboration skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and techniques to encourage creative
thinking. No previous acting experience required.
1 hour lecture, 1 two-hour studio; one term
Antirequisite(s): THTRFLM 2AA3
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THTRFLM 1T03 - Introduction to Theatre, Cinema and Society 3 unit(s)
An exploration of different forms of theatre and cinema, how they are shaped by the cultures in which they are created, and how they in turn shape our perception and understanding of society.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
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THTRFLM 2AA3 - Acting as Devising 3 unit(s)
Students work in studio to explore how the actor’s creative process reflects and challenges the norms that structure contemporary social relationships.
Two studios; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in Theatre and Film Studies, or permission of the program
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THTRFLM 2BB3 - Designing as Devising 3 unit(s)
Students work in studio to learn basic techniques for using visual and sound design as a basis for creating performance pieces.
Two studios; one term
Prerequisite(s): THTRFLM 1T03 or MMEDIA 1A03, and registration in Level II or above of any program
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THTRFLM 2CP3 - Culture and Performance 3 unit(s)
A critical examination of performances that produce social and cultural thought and of the artists’ strategic practices, particularly in terms of challenges to artistic and social norms.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
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THTRFLM 2DP3 - Devising Processes 3 unit(s)
Students learn basic processes for scripting devised performance through theatre games, archival research and analytical exercises.
Two studios; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in Theatre and Film Studies
Antirequisite(s): THTRFLM 3G03
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THTRFLM 2FA3 - Film Analysis 3 unit(s)
An introduction to an interrelated set of approaches to film study, all of which are defined by their attention to the filmic text and which provide students with a grasp of the fundamentals of film analysis.
Two lectures, plus one weekly film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Cross-list(s): ARTHIST 2FA3
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THTRFLM 2J03 - The Business of Acting in Film and Television 3 unit(s)
Today’s entertainment environment presents actors with increasingly complex problems, opportunities, and the ongoing need for imaginative, out-of-the box tools to work effectively within a global marketplace. This course will prepare and equip students with practical tools and a realistic understanding on the business of acting in film and television in today’s world.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above
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THTRFLM 2JJ3 - The Business of Writing in Film and Television 3 unit(s)
Today’s entertainment environment presents writer/graduates with increasingly complex problems, opportunities, and the ongoing need for current, imaginative, out-of-the box stories and a restructured style to effectively work with a global audience, intense competitors and wide markets that rely on the new, varied aspects of media in which they operate. This course will prepare and equip students with practical tools and a realistic understanding on the business of writing film and television in today’s world.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above
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THTRFLM 2MM3 - Movies and Me 3 unit(s)
An examination of popular film as a social practice, considering both how mainstream movies take up social issues and how audiences interact with films and film culture.
Two hour lecture, one film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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THTRFLM 3AA3 - Modernist Drama and Theatre in Europe 3 unit(s)
This course studies representative dramas and theatre productions that highlight the diversity of plays on the 20th century stage.
One seminar (two hours), plus weekly play readings/screenings (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Offered in alternate years.
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THTRFLM 3DD3 - Contemporary Canadian Drama and Theatre 3 unit(s)
An examination of changing approaches to plays and performances in contemporary Canadian theatre, with an emphasis on post-colonialism, cultural diversity and the performance of gender and class.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): ENGLISH 3DD3, THTRFLM 3F03
Offered in alternate years.
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THTRFLM 3FF3 - Early Cinema History 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the history of narrative film from its beginnings to the Second World War. It focuses on narrative cinema’s development from aesthetic, social, technological and economic perspectives while also touching on a selected number of issues in film theory.
Two lectures, plus one weekly film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
Cross-list(s): ARTHIST 3FL3
Antirequisite(s): ARTHIST 2FL3, THTRFLM 2FF3
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THTRFLM 3L03 - Cinema History from WWII 3 unit(s)
An exploration of narrative film from 1941 to the present day, incorporating a study of a variety of narrative cinema styles. Theoretical issues will include questions of cinema’s relationship to other art forms, narrative, genre and authorship.
Two lectures, plus one weekly film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3XX3
Cross-list(s): ARTHIST 3XX3
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THTRFLM 3N03 - Artists’ Alternative Film and Video 3 unit(s)
An exploration of artists’ film and video produced outside of dominant institutions, including such practices as documentary, autobiography, community projects, experimental film, short film and video art.
Lecture and discussion (two hours), plus one weekly film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above and one of CMST 2BB3 or THTRFLM 2CP3 , 2FA3
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3UU3
Offered in alternate years.
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THTRFLM 3OP6 A/B - Organizing the Performance Space 6 unit(s)
Students explore the contributions of design, production and stage management to theatrical production through studio exercises and work on department productions.
Two Studios plus practicum work (includes evenings and weekends as determined by production schedules); two terms
Prerequisite(s): THTRFLM 2BB3 or 2DP3 , and registration in Level II or above
Not to be taken concurrently with THTRFLM 4A06 A/B .
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THTRFLM 3P03 - Gender and Visual Culture 3 unit(s)
Students will explore ideas about representation, spectatorship and production in relation to issues of social difference, such as gender, race and class. Emphasis is on visuality in forms such as film, video, television, advertising, et cetera.
Lecture and discussion (two hours), plus one weekly film screening; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3BB3, WOMENST 3BB3
Cross-list(s): GENDRST 3BB3
Not open to students with credit or registration in WOMENST 3B03, if the topic was Images of Women: Reading Art, Media and Popular Culture.
This course is administered by Gender Studies and Feminist Research.
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THTRFLM 3PC3 - Performance and Community Engagement 3 unit(s)
Working in collaboration with the Student Success Centre, the class will conduct theatre workshops to gather material about the lived experiences of McMaster students. They will learn how to organize and analyze the material they gather, and use it to create short scenes for the following year’s production of the Welcome Week play, IRIS, which is presented to most incoming McMaster undergraduates within days of their arrival on campus.
Two studios (four hours), plus one lecture; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any program
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THTRFLM 3PR3 - Text-based Devising: Research and Development 3 unit(s)
Students will learn the basic skills necessary for the research and planning phase of public performance through preparatory work for departmental productions. Students will learn the research and studio skills necessary to devise productions from previously scripted texts. This class will begin the creative process for the departmental production in the Fall term. Studio fees are a course requirement. Consult with the instructor to determine the cost before the end of the drop and add period.
Three hours (studio and lectures); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above
Offered during the Spring/Summer term only.
This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Alternates with THTRFLM 3PS3 .
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THTRFLM 3PS3 - Devising New Plays: Research and Development 3 unit(s)
Students will learn the research and studio skills necessary to devise new plays. This class will begin the creative process for the departmental production in the Fall term. Studio fees are a course requirement. Consult with the instructor to determine the cost before the end of the drop and add period.
Three hours (studio and lectures); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above
This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Alternates with THTRFLM 3PR3 .
Offered during the Spring/Summer term only.
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THTRFLM 3QA3 - Documentary, Politics, and Social Change 3 unit(s)
Critical approaches to the social function of nonfiction film and performance. Topics may include the ethics and representational politics of documentary film and/or theatre, the role of documentary in witnessing injustice, and the potential for documentary to contribute to social change.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
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THTRFLM 3RR3 - ‘Cripping’ Performance: Deaf, Mad and Disabled Performance in Canada 3 unit(s)
This course will explore the history and culture of disabled, Mad and Deaf theatre and performance. Delving in Canada’s rich 45 year history of disabled, Deaf and Mad theatre, the course will consider intersectionality, access and interdependence as core tenets of this milieu. This course is rooted in understandings of disability justice and will touch on the intermingling of disabled activism with performance and the current push for changes in the Canadian theatre landscape for Deaf, Mad and disabled creators.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above of any program
Cross-list(s): GENDRST 3RR3
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THTRFLM 3S06 - Major Production Workshop 6 unit(s)
Students will form the core artistic team for the School’s November Major Production. This course is reserved for students with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in creative teams. Students wishing to register in this course must submit an application form to the School of the Arts by the end of April to guarantee consideration for the following year.
Eight hours (including two two-hour studios, one four-hour rehearsal), plus production hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III of any program in Theatre & Film Studies, or Multimedia, and permission of the School of the Arts.
Antirequisite(s): THTRFLM 3S03
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THTRFLM 3SD3 - Scripting the Devised Performance 3 unit(s)
A practical study of the structural qualities and social impact of different dramatic forms and their use in scripting performances for specific audiences.
Studio (two hours), lecture and discussion (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least B- in THTRFLM 2AA3 , 2BB3 , or 2DP3 ; and registration in Level III or above of a program in Theatre & Film Studies
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THTRFLM 3U03 - Pleasure and Critique in Dramatic Performance 3 unit(s)
An exploration of the relationship between pleasure and critique in a range of dramatic performances for theatre, cinema and related art forms.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): THTRFLM 1T03 ; and registration in Level III or above
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THTRFLM 3VS3 - Visual Storytelling 3 unit(s)
This course examines the theories underlying the visual aesthetics of cinema and theatre. These are analyzed alongside narrative structure and put into practice by students in projects.
Three hours (lectures and demonstrations); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
Offered in alternate years.
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THTRFLM 3WW3 - Acting and the Voice: Devising from Classical Texts 3 unit(s)
Using classical texts as a springboard, students will learn to use their voices as an important resource in the devising of new work.
Two studios; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in Theatre & Film Studies, or permission of the program
Alternates with THTRFLM 3XX3 . THTRFLM 2AA3 is recommended.
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THTRFLM 3XX3 - Acting and the Body: Devising Physical Theatre 3 unit(s)
A practical investigation of the ways actors can use their own bodies as a central resource in the devising of new work.
Two studios; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in Theatre & Film Studies, or permission of the program
Alternates with THTRFLM 3WW3 . THTRFLM 2AA3 is recommended.
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THTRFLM 4A06 A/B - Theatre and Society: A Performance Project 6 unit(s)
Students will work in small groups to create and critique public performances.
Two lectures, one lab; total of 6 hours
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in Theatre & Film Studies and permission of the School of the Arts. Starting in 2010, students proposing an original script must have taken THTRFLM 3SD3 .
Admission to THTRFLM 4A06 will be based primarily on academic standing. In addition, students must complete a written application on a form provided by the School of the Arts, which must be submitted in March of the academic year prior to registration. Final selection will be made by Theatre and Film Studies faculty.
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THTRFLM 4C03 - Performance and Society 3 unit(s)
Senior Seminar: Contemporary theories about the relationship of performance and social structures.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program in Theatre & Film Studies
Priority will be given to students registered in Level IV of any Theatre & Film Studies program.
Offered in alternate years.
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THTRFLM 4D03 - Theatre, Society and Early Cinema 3 unit(s)
Senior seminar: A study of the relationship between theatre and film. It is organized by topics that have been the focus of recent scholarship.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program in Theatre & Film Studies
Priority will be given to students registered in Level IV of any Theatre & Film Studies program.
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THTRFLM 4E03 - Cinema and Society 3 unit(s)
Senior seminar: Students work with interdisciplinary theories and examine how selected films produce social meanings.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program in Theatre & Film Studies; or registration in Level IV of an Honours program in Communication Studies
THTRFLM 3FF3 is recommended. Priority will be given first to students registered in Level IV of any Theatre & Film Studies program and then to students registered in Level IV of the Communication Studies program.
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Anthropology Courses in Anthropology are administered by the Department of Anthropology.
Chester New Hall, Room 524, ext. 24423
http://www.anthropology.mcmaster.ca
Department Notes
- Not all Anthropology courses listed in this Calendar are taught every year. Students are advised to consult the department’s webpage and the timetable which is published annually by the Registrar’s Office to determine whether a course is offered.
- Registration in all courses with a course code ending ** listed as independent research require prior arrangement with the instructor; otherwise, no grade will be submitted for the course. Please refer to “Undergraduate Course Offerings” on the department website for further details on our independent study courses.
- To identify Anthropology courses by subdiscipline, students should refer to the lists of courses under Anthropology Subfields in the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Social Sciences section of this Calendar.
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ANTHROP 1AA3 - Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food and Death 3 unit(s)
This course examines major issues in Anthropology in contemporary and past societies from archaeological, biological, cultural and linguistic perspectives. It will focus on sex, food, illness, death and related themes.
Lectures, discussion (three hours)
See Department Note 2 .
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ANTHROP 1AB3 - Introduction to Anthropology: Race, Religion, and Conflict 3 unit(s)
This course examines major issues in Anthropology in both contemporary and past societies from archaeological, biological, cultural and linguistic perspectives. It will focus on religion, power, race, conflict, violence and related themes.
Lectures, discussion (three hours); one term
Antirequisite(s): RELIGST 1R03
Cross-list(s): SCAR 1R03
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ANTHROP 2AN3 - The Anthropology of Food and Nutrition 3 unit(s)
An anthropological perspective on nutrition at the population level. Prehistoric, historic and contemporary human nutrition, emphasizing links with the environment.
Lecture (two hours), tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology or HLTHAGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03); and registration in Level II or above in any program
Cross-list(s): HLTHAGE 2AN3
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ANTHROP 2BB3 - Ancient Mesoamerica: Aztecs to Zapotecs 3 unit(s)
This course addresses the lifeways of ancient Mesoamerican societies through the material traces of daily and ritual practices, using diverse scientific methods and theoretical perspectives.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program.
Antirequisite(s): ANTHROP 2VV3 and 2W03
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ANTHROP 2C03 - Archaeology of Environmental Crisis and Response 3 unit(s)
Examination of the influence of natural and human-induced environmental crises on long term culture histories.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2D03 - DNA Meets Anthropology 3 unit(s)
Introduction to the many uses of genetics in anthropology (modern human origins, migrations, domestication, primate conservation, primate genetics, forensics.)
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology, registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2DA3 - Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge 3 unit(s)
This course is a study of the ecological teachings of Indigenous peoples and of their relationships with the natural environment in historical and contemporary times.
Lectures and seminars (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 1AA3 or 1AB3 or permission of the Instructor
Cross-list(s): ENVSOCTY 2EK3 , INDIGST 2D03
This course is administered by the Indigenous Studies Program.
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ANTHROP 2E03 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 unit(s)
The course examines the biological and cultural basis for human variation, past and present.
Lectures (two hours), tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
This course is required of all students enrolled in an Honours Program in Anthropology, and is a prerequisite for advanced courses in Physical Anthropology.
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ANTHROP 2EE3 - Sport and/as Religion 3 unit(s)
An examination of relationships between sport and religion, including ritual aspects of sport, connections between social collectivities and sports teams, and sport as meaning-making activity.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Antirequisite(s): RELIGST 2SP3
Cross-list(s): SCAR 2SP3
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ANTHROP 2F03 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Listening Across Difference 3 unit(s)
An introduction to concepts, theories and current debates in cultural anthropology. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced courses in social and cultural anthropology.
Lecture (two hours), tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
This course is required of all students enrolled in an Honours Program in Anthropology, and is a prerequisite for advanced courses in Cultural Anthropology.
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ANTHROP 2FF3 - Human Skeletal Biology and Bioarchaeology 3 unit(s)
Study of the human skeleton (bones and dentition) for application in archaeology and forensic anthropology. Includes determination of sex, age, stature and other individual characteristics.
Lecture (2 hours), lab (1 hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in an Honours Anthropology program.
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ANTHROP 2G03 - Readings in Indo-European Myth 3 unit(s)
This course will acquaint students with the myths of Ancient Greece, Ancient India, the Kelts and the Norse. Other traditions may also be examined.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2HE3 - Heritage, Economy, and Ethics 3 unit(s)
This course examines the ethics and reasons for the current heritage boom. It will be of interest to students in anthropology, public history, and museum work.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2HH3 - Science, Technology & Society: Archaeological Perspectives 3 unit(s)
This course details the feats of engineering that gave us the pyramids, the million-year history of mining, and how elites rise with new technologies: from the wheel to steel. We locate the studies of fracture mechanics, quarrying, and smelting within a broader consideration of how engineering and technological innovations came to be, and their impact on past societies.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2MA3 - Media, Art and Anthropology 3 unit(s)
This course examines the relationship between anthropology, media and art, including issues of politics, representation, modes of artistic production and circulation.
Lecture (two hours); tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
Antirequisite(s): ANTHROP 3MA3
This course also includes experiential learning methods, e.g. in the form of museum visits; the creation of small exhibits, and so forth.
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ANTHROP 2O03 - Themes in the Archaeological History of North America 3 unit(s)
An examination of the origins and development of the major indigenous cultural groups of prehistoric North America.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program. ANTHROP 2PA3 is strongly recommended.
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ANTHROP 2PA3 - Introduction to Anthropological Archaeology 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the theory, methods and ethics of anthropological archaeology with a focus on specific problems in the human past.
Lectures, labs, discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
This course is required of all students registered in an Honours Program in Anthropology.
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ANTHROP 2PC3 - Aliens, Curses and Nazis: Archaeology and Hollywood 3 unit(s)
This course uses popular representations of archaeology from Agatha Christie to Indiana Jones to critically review the discipline’s practice and practitioners from past to present.
Lectures, tutorials (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program.
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ANTHROP 2R03 - Religion, Magic and Witchcraft 3 unit(s)
Selected issues in the study of religion, magic and witchcraft, science and the supernatural. Perspectives from history, psychology and sociology also will be discussed.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
Antirequisite(s): RELIGST 2MW3
Cross-list(s): SCAR 2MW3
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ANTHROP 2RP3 - Religion and Power in the Past 3 unit(s)
A critical examination of the relationship between religion, political power and warfare in a sample of prehistoric and historic states and empires.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology and registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2U03 - Plagues and People 3 unit(s)
A consideration of the role played by infectious disease in human evolution. The social and biological outcomes of major epidemics and pandemics, past and present, will be explored.
Lecture (two hours), tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 2WA3 - Neanderthals to Pyramids: Introduction to World Archaeology 3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to major debates in World Archaeology, including the origins of: humanity, art, first peoples of the Americas, farming, social differentiation and state-level societies. Global case studies highlight the approaches archaeologists employ in their search for answers.
Lectures, tutorials (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in any program
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ANTHROP 3AR3 - Culture and Religion 3 unit(s)
This course introduces key theorists and theories, classic and current topics, and issues of methodology and writing in the study of religion and culture.
Lectures and tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of any Anthropology or Religious Studies course and registration in Level II or above
Cross-list(s): SCAR 3AR3
This course is administered by the Department of Religious Studies
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ANTHROP 3AS3 - Archaeology and Society 3 unit(s)
A critical examination of the history of archaeology and the social and political implications of our understanding of the ancient human past.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level I Anthropology
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ANTHROP 3BA3 - Special Topics in Biological Anthropology 3 unit(s)
The topic varies with each instructor (e.g. one class may examine current issues on the study of the human skeleton for application in archaeology and forensic anthropology and other classes may focus on the anthropological perspective on nutrition at the population level.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in any program in Anthropology
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ANTHROP 3BB3 - Ancient Agriculture to Criminal Investigations: Paleoethnobotany in Practice 3 unit(s)
This course trains students in laboratory methods and interpretations of botanical evidence through hands-on practice. We explore the major classes of plant remains likely to be encountered in forensic cases and archaeological sites; identify botanical residues and organize the data to make interpretable results; and address major issues within the discipline including preservation, analytical methods, sampling, collection, and interpretation.
Three hours (lectures, discussion, and lab); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3 ; and credit or registration in WHMIS 1A00 . This requirement must be completed prior to the first lab.
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ANTHROP 3BD3 - The Black Death 3 unit(s)
This class studies the underlying causes and consequences of the Black Death and the second plague pandemic of 1346 -1722 across Europe and Western Asia. We consider the synergistic effects that ultimately led to the 30-70% mortality from a biological and cultural/social perspective with guest lectures from leading historians, climatologists, geneticists and rodent ecologists. What were the pandemic’s origins, its root causes (biological and other) and the ultimate consequences on the socio-economic fabric of Europe? We consider the ongoing epidemics in Madagascar, South America and the American Southwest.
Lecture (two hours); tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2D03 or ANTHROP 2U03
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ANTHROP 3BF3 - Bioarchaeological Field School 3 unit(s)
This course allows students to travel overseas to participate in the excavation of human skeletal remains. Students will develop skills in the documentation and analysis of skeletal remains and associated burial artifacts.
Offered during the Spring/Summer term only; one term
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
Travel and subsistence costs are responsibility of the student.
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ANTHROP 3CA3 - Ceramic Analysis 3 unit(s)
Examination of theories and methods used by archaeologists to analyze ceramics and understand past ceramic technologies. The class will include strong hands-on and original research components.
Three hours (lectures, labs, discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3 and credit or registration in WHMIS 1A00 . This requirement must be completed prior to the first lab.
Not open to students with credit in ANTHROP 3EE3 , if the topic was Ceramic Analysis.
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ANTHROP 3CC6 - Archaeological Field School 6 unit(s)
Field instruction in the techniques used in the excavation of an archaeological site. The course includes hands-on instruction in manual excavation methods, mapping, field recording and laboratory analysis.
Offered during the Spring/Summer term only; one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3 or an equivalent course in archaeological methods and credit or registration in WHMIS 1A00 . This requirement must be completed prior to the first day of field school.
Not open to students with credit in an equivalent field school from another university.
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ANTHROP 3DD3 - Archaeology of Death 3 unit(s)
Archaeological analysis and interpretation of burial practices and other death-rituals.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3
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