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Anthropology and Sociology Joint Major

Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 30 units, including all of

SA 100W - Perspectives on Canadian Society (SA) (4)

An examination of Canadian society from the perspective of the social sciences -- an introduction both to the nature of Canadian society and to the use of sociological and anthropological concepts applied to the analysis of modern societies in general. This course is meant to appeal to those who specifically wish to expand their knowledge of Canadian Society, and also to those who may be considering further work in sociology and anthropology. Topics to be considered include class structure, the nature of Canada's population, regional variation, gender relations, multiculturalism, native issues. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Amanda Watson
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 101 - Introduction to Anthropology (A) (4)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bascom Guffin
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Bascom Guffin
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D901 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

D903 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.

D904 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.

Jenny Shaw
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)

Explores how sociologists study, describe, and explain social life. Introduces the sociological perspective and applies it to fundamental social process and everyday issues. As we consider phenomena ranging from interactions among individuals to societal and global inequalities, students critically examine social issues to build their understanding of the world. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Suzanna Crage
Distance Education
Lindsey Freeman
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D901 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

D902 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

D903 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

D904 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.

D905 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.

D906 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.

D907 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.

SA 201W - Anthropology and Contemporary Life (A) (4)

An introduction to the anthropological perspective as applied to the organization of everyday life in contemporary settings. Introduces positivist, interpretive, and critical interpretive approaches to the analysis of social actions, identities, and values as enacted in space and time. Students with credit for SA 291 may not take SA 201W for further credit. Recommended: SA 101. Writing. Prerequisite: . Equivalent Courses: SA201 SA291. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jenny Shaw
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 250 - Introduction to Sociological Theory (S) (4)

An account of sociological theory, outlining the main ideas and concepts of the principal schools of thought. Prerequisite: SA 150.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Cynthia Patton
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 255 - Introduction to Social Research (SA) (4)

Explores how sociologists and anthropologists investigate social relations and contexts. Students learn to develop research questions and turn them into research projects. Introduces data collection techniques and related ethical issues, the relationship between theory and research, and other fundamental concepts and issues involved in conducting qualitative and quantitative research. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Scott
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 257 - Understanding Quantitative Research in Sociology and Anthropology (SA) (4)

Takes the mystery, but not the magic, out of quantitative research in anthropology and sociology by introducing analytical skills necessary for reading, understanding, and critiquing quantitative research. Students evaluate popular coverage of social research; learn concepts related to statistical significance; conduct basic statistical analysis, including designing graphs and tables. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Suzanna Crage
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one additional 200 division SA course designated (A), (S), or (SA).

When choosing lower division courses, consider the prerequisites for upper division courses.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a total of 40 units in upper division SA courses, including all of

SA 301 - Contemporary Ethnography (A) (4)

A consideration of key themes in contemporary anthropology. Addresses theoretical and methodological questions by examining the work of contemporary anthropologists conducting research in diverse locations around the world. Prerequisite: SA 201W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Stacy Pigg
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 350 - Classical Sociological Thought (S) (4)

An examination of aspects of the work of one or more of the nineteenth or early twentieth century sociological theorists. Prerequisite: SA 250.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Gary Teeple
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 402 - Turning Ideas into Action in the World (A) (4)

Examines ways we can bring our anthropological and sociological skills, knowledges, and imaginations to bear in the world outside the academy, particularly in the realms of work and activism. Uses a praxis-based approach, wherein students actively apply their knowledge to practical issues while also reflecting on the process of doing so. Prerequisite: Minimum of 72 units including SA 101 or 150 or 201W. Recommended: At least two upper division courses in anthropology.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bascom Guffin
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 355 - Quantitative Methods (S) (4)

Examines the methods, concepts and statistical procedures central to quantitative sociological research. Emphasizing the meaningful application of statistical analysis to social issues, the course provides intermediate quantitative research skills. Students use statistics software to conduct applicable statistical analyses and interpret results. Prerequisite: SA 255 and SA 257. Students with credit for SA 355 may not take POL 315 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Scott
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

SA 356W - Ethnography and Qualitative Methods (SA) (4)

An examination of qualitative field methods, including participant observation, interviewing, archival research, cross-cultural research, life histories, network analysis, mapping, and ethical problems of fieldwork. Prerequisite: SA 255. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jenny Shaw
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and 20 additional upper division units chosen from SA courses. At least one course must be designated (A), one course designated (S) and one course designated (SA).

No more than 4 units of Directed Readings and no more than 15 upper division units transferred from another institution may be used towards completion.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.