Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Tim Heath
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean

Program Information

Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information on the Anthropology program, visit the Anthropology Department, in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

  1. Bachelor of Arts
  2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

Anthropology is the study of humankind and the human experience from its beginnings to the present day. RDC special interests include cultural anthropology, African cultures, globalisation and anthropology of religion and cultural change in global and local contexts.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for admission requirements.

Program Content
University of Alberta

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern

Anthropology (ANTH) Year 1

  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • ANTH 200/ANTH 201 (6 credits)
  • Basic Requirement (18 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

ANTH 200

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on archaeological and physical anthropological components (race; evolution). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ANTH 201

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on cultural anthropological components (language; culture growth and culture change). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

Anthropology (ANTH) Year 2

  • Sr Anthropology (12 credits)
  • Basic Requirement (6 credits)
  • Open Option (12 credits)

Universities may not grant credit for a 100 level language course if 30 level course in high school was completed in the same language.

University of Calgary

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

  • ANTH 200/ANTH 201 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Science (6 credits)
  • Options (12 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ANTH 200

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on archaeological and physical anthropological components (race; evolution). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ANTH 201

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on cultural anthropological components (language; culture growth and culture change). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

  • Sr ANTH (12 credits)
  • Open Option (18 credits)

U of C recommends taking GEOG 250 and/or GEOG 251 as Open Options

Year 2 Course Descriptions

GEOG 250

Introduction to the concepts of relative location; spatial interaction and spatial organization of human activity in both rural and urban settings; geographical theories and techniques.

GEOG 251

This introductory course will focus on basic concepts in human geography; the human environment; sustainability and development; population dynamics; migration; economic development; settlement patterns; cultural landscapes; the politcal world; industrialization; transportation; environmental change and other topics of current interest. Based on lectures as well as hands-on classroom assignments; this course will enable students to acquire problem-solving and basic analytical skills widely applied in geography.

University of Lethbridge

For the General Liberal Education Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

  • ANTH 203/ANTH 204 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Option (6 credits)
  • General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ANTH 203

Provides a general introduction to Anthropology through the study of central concepts and key issues; including culture; human cultural development; biological evolution; social organization; cultural theory; symbolic systems and culture change. Note: You cannot take Anthropology 203 if you have previously taken either ANTH 200 or 201.

ANTH 204

A survey of basic elements of global citizenship. Central concepts to building knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness of human cultures will be explored by focusing on topics including social justice and equity; diversity; globalization and interdependence; sustainable development; and peace and conflict.

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

  • ANTH 361 or Sr ANTH (3 credits)
  • Sr ANTH (9 credits)
  • General Liberal Education Requirements (6 credits)
  • Open Options (12 credits)
Year 2 Course Descriptions

ANTH 361

Cultural history of the native peoples of Mexico and Guatemala. Contemporary Indian communities. Prerequisite: ANTH 201 or 203 or consent of Dept