Anthropology

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Okanagan

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,942 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

Anthropology

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human and how cultural and biological issues affect humanity. This program connects the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities in an integrated approach to studying past and present human societies. You can select a Major in Anthropological Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, or Linguistic Anthropology.

Experiential learning and research

You'll have ample opportunities to get your hands dirty in Archaeology Field School, which includes reconnaissance survey, photography, mapping, excavation, and artifact analysis. Additional courses in archaeology offer local field trips, plus hands-on training in excavation techniques and interpretation.

The Anthropology department at UBC's Okanagan campus is a world-leader in anthropological research of the South Pacific. In third year you'll have the option of a directed-studies course, where you can conduct directed readings or a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences holds an annual undergraduate research conference on UBC's Okanagan campus to showcase these student projects.

Join the Anthropology Student Union to connect with like-minded peers and receive help with your anthropological endeavours.

Archaeology Field School
Directed studies
Anthropology Student Union

What you need to know

Why study Anthropology at UBC's Okanagan campus

What can you do with this major after graduation?

Your Anthropology career options

Study what it means to be human in the broadest possible sense. Anthropologists are interested in the findings of all fields pertaining to humans and the processes of social and cultural life in human societies past and present, near and far. It connects the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Cultural Anthropology is a main area of focus at UBC's Okanagan campus.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

ANTH 100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
An overview of social and cultural anthropologyits origins, its distinctive methods and concepts, and its place in the contemporary world. A critical examination of human diversity and how social and cultural differences are produced and shaped by local and global patterns.
ANTH 103 - Introduction to World Archaeology
Peoples and cultures of prehistory. Examines archaeologists and their work in archaeological sites around the world, from the earliest evidence of humankind and hunting and gathering culture, to the emergence of civilization and state-level societies.
ANTH 111 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Examination of the place of humans in nature. Human genetics, biologically-determined variation in contemporary populations, human growth and development, comparative primatology, human evolution, and human disease.
ANTH 170 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Exploration of human communication, both verbal and non-verbal. The structure, cognitive role, and social functions of the spoken languages of the world will be emphasized.

ANTH 252 - Visual Anthropology and New Media
Provides an introduction to visual anthropology and the history of film in anthropological research. Students critically evaluate how anthropologists and documentary filmmakers represent other peoples and cultures through film and new media.
ANTH 233 - Archaeology Field School I
Eight-week summer course on archaeological field techniques. Practical application of archaeological inquiry, including reconnaissance survey, photography, mapping, excavation, and artifact analysis. Additional fees are charged.
ANTH 260 - Ethnobotany: Plants and People
Introduction to ethnobotany, the study of people's use, classification, and management of plants. Explores ethnobotany's beginnings; fundamental principles and practices; the diverse relationship between people and plants, including the use of plants for food, medicine, and materials; and the role of plants in ritual and religion.
ANTH 205 - Gender, Sexuality, and the Body
An anthropological exploration of how understandings of gender, sex, and the body are culturally and historically shaped, with a focus on theory as well as case studies. How globalization and transnationalism are changing norms of gender and sexuality is also explored.

ANTH 318 - Paleolithic Archaeology
Archaeology of early human evolution, spanning the period from the emergence of the first tool-using hominids to the end of the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. Lower and Middle Paleolithic archaeology, adaptations of early hominids, emergence and spread of modern humans, and Upper Paleolithic technology and symbolism.
ANTH 370 - Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics
Cross-cultural exploration of grammar focusing on the structure of words, organization of words into phrases and sentences, coding of meaning in grammar, methods used in grammatical analysis, and history of grammatical theory.
ANTH 304 - Ethnography of the Northwest Coast
Specialized study of ethnographic and theoretical problems of the region.
ANTH 353 - India in Motion: Ethnographic Perspectives
Advanced study of ethnographic and theoretical problems in India. Topics such as religion, caste, gender and sexuality, agriculture and urban development, nationalism, Bollywood cinema, and globalization.

ANTH 441 - Forensic Anthropology
Introduction to the analysis of human remains; recognition and recovery of evidence allowing for determinations of elapsed time since death, manner and cause of death, and individual identification from bones and teeth; strengths and weaknesses of field methods, laboratory analysis, and decision-making processes.
ANTH 429 - Medical Anthropology and International Development
Focus on international health and development from the perspective of critical medical anthropology. Effect of globalization, technology, and development on world health systems and international health. Populations studied will range from pre-capitalist Indigenous cultures to post-industrial societies.
ANTH 407 - Ethnographic Methods: Acquiring Research Skills
What are ethnographic methods and how is anthropological research conducted? Topics include research design, relationships with study participants, field techniques, ethical debates, data analysis and presentation. The emphasis is on interactive, workshop-style group learning.
ANTH 473 - Endangered Languages
Local and global factors affecting language loss and endangerment. Practical strategies for sustaining and reviving languages are also discussed.

Disciplines

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined.

You'll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time.

Related programs

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- - Archaeology
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  - Cultural Studies
    - Okanagan
    4 years
  - Geography: Human Geography
    - Vancouver
    4 years
  - Indigenous Studies
    - Okanagan
    4 years

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,942 / year

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

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