Anthropology

Anthropologists study people--all people, everywhere, all aspects of their lives, and in all periods of time. This covers the spectrum from genetics to culture, our earliest ancestors and origins as human beings, to global culture and everything in between. There is nothing humans do that escapes the anthropological gaze! It is the comparative and holistic approach of their studies that differentiates anthropologists from other disciplines which also study human beings.

Anthropology Flexible Pre-Major

For students interested in earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, Selkirk College offers the provincially accredited Flexible Pre-Major, 60 credits of first- and second-year courses which include 15 credits of anthropology. Students who complete the following courses and have a total of 60 credits of first- and second-year courses will be considered for admission as an Anthropology major starting at the third-year level. Students so admitted at the third-year level will normally be eligible to complete their degree in the equivalent of two further academic years, if all other degree requirements are met.

Courses should always be chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor. Following this, consultation on specific focuses within anthropology and electives can be made in consultation with the anthropology faculty.

The Anthropology Flexible Pre-Major consists of the following:

Totalling 15 credits, here are the required Selkirk College courses for the Flexible Pre-major in Anthropology:

• ANTH 101-3: Introduction to Anthropology II
• ANTH 110-3: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 210-3: Introduction to Archaeology
• SOC 205-3: Introduction to Social Research

And at least one of the following anthropology courses (all are recommended):

• ANTH 100-3: Introduction to Anthropology I (on-line only)
• ANTH 201-3: Ethnic Relations
• ANTH 205-3: Anthropology of Religion

The remaining 45 credits (15 courses) may be of your choosing, but check the entrance requirements at the university to which you plan to transfer for third year. For example, almost all degrees require at least 3 credits of first-year English (English 110), 3 credits in any first-year science course (eg. Geography 130), and often 3 credits of a second language (eg. French 112.)

Planning Your Two-Year FPM in Anthropology:

TERM 1:

• ANTH 100-3: Introduction to Anthropology I
• ANTH 101-3: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Choose Three Suggested Electives:

• CRWT 100-3: Studies in Writing I
• ENGL 110-3: College Composition
• FREN 102-3: Beginner’s French I
• GEOG 130-3: Introduction to Physical Geography (science credit)
• GEOG 140-3: Introduction to Cultural Geography
• GEOL 132-3: Introduction to Physical Geology
• HIST 104-3: Canada before Confederation
• HIST 106-3: Western Civilization I
• PHIL 100-3: Introductory Philosophy I
• SOC 120-3: Introductory Sociology I
• SPAN 102-3: Beginner’s Spanish I

TERM 2:

• ANTH 100-3: Introduction to Anthropology I (If not taken in term 1)
• ANTH 110-3: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Choose Three Suggested Electives:

• CRWT 101-3: Studies in Writing II
• GEOG 232-3: Geomorphology (science credit)
• HIST 105-3: Contemporary Canada
• HIST 107-3: Western Civilization II
• PHIL 101-3: Introductory Philosophy II
• SOC 121-3: Introduction to Sociology II

SPRING TERM (May-June)

• ANTH 210-3: Introduction to Archaeology

TERM 3:

• ANTH 205-3: Anthropology of Religion

Choose Four Suggested Electives:

• ENGL 200-3: Survey of English Literature I
• ENGL 202-3: Canadian Literature I
• ENGL 204-3: Children's Literature I
• HIST 220-3: Latin America: Pre-1821
• SOC 215-3: Canadian Social Structure
• See also courses listed in Term 1

TERM 4:

• ANTH 201-3: Ethnic Relations
• SOC 205-3: Introduction to Social Research

Choose Three Relevant Electives:

• CRWT 210-3: Ecopoetics
• ENGL 201-3: A Survey of English Literature II
• ENGL 203-3: Canadian Literature II
• ENGL 205-3: Children's Literature II
• HIST 210-3: A History of the First Nations of Canada
• HIST 221-3: Latin America: Post-1821
• PEAC 202-3: Leadership for Peace: The Individual and Social Transformation
• See also courses listed in Term 2

Total: 60 credits, 15 of which meet the Anthropology FPM.

Several of the courses required for the flexible pre-major are available online; check our Distance Courses offerings to find out more.

For more information contact:

Lori Barkley, Anthroplogy Instructor

Linda Harwood, School Chair

Transfer Information:

Please consult the BC Transfer Guide for detailed information.