Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

at University of New Brunswick - Fredericton Campus Canada

It is not the policy of the Science Faculty to set out rigid pre-professional programs. Each professional school has its own entrance requirements and it is necessary that the student ascertain these requirements in order to be sure of qualifying as a candidate for admission to that particular school. UNB does offer the courses necessary to qualify a student for entrance into professional programs.

Experience has shown that, where possible, it is highly desirable for the pre-professional student to obtain a bachelor’s degree before applying for entrance to the professional school.

Students interested in meeting the entrance requirements for any professional program should meet with an assistant dean for advice before selecting their courses.

The Film Studies Minor offers students from all faculties the opportunity to study film (and video) from a variety of perspectives, including theory, history, and analysis, as well as a range of topics around national cinemas and genres, among others. In addition, students have the opportunity to study film from creative and practical perspectives in production and other practice-driven courses as well as creative writing for the screen. For details of courses and requirements, see below.

General Information:-

Students can choose between two programs: German and German Studies. "German" is the language stream and "German Studies" is the area studies. The Undergraduate Advisor of the German unit will assist students interested in German/German Studies to select the program best suited for them. 

GERMAN:-
The focus of this program is language acquisition, even though students will also take content courses offered in English. It is suited for students who are eager to express themselves in German and who enjoy learning languages. 

GERMAN STUDIES:-
The focus of this program is on a wide variety of perspectives related to all things German, even though students will take two introductory German courses to get elementary exposure to the German language.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Minor in German
Students wishing to Minor in German are required to successfully complete GER 1001, GER 1002, GER 2001, GER 2002, plus four other German courses (12 ch) at the third or fourth-year levels in German language, literature, culture or film, offered in the Department. Courses cross-listed must be taken as German credits. Students in Minors must obtain a grade of C or higher in all required German courses.

Major in German
Students majoring in German (single or double majors), are required to complete GER 3011 and GER 3022, plus 6 other courses (18ch), at the third-or fourth-year levels in German language, literature, culture or film, offered in the Department. Courses cross-listed must be taken as German credits. The total of required courses is 24 advanced-level ch in German. Students in Majors must obtain a grade of C or higher in all required German courses.

Honours and Joint Honours in German:-
Honours students must obtain a grade of B- or higher in all required German courses. 

A. Single Honours 

Students in Single Honours are required to complete GER 3011 and GER 3022, plus 10 other courses (30ch) at the third-or fourth year levels in German language, literature, culture or film, offered in Department. Courses cross-listed must be taken as German credits. The total of required courses is 36 advanced level ch in German.

B. Joint Honours

Students in joint honours are required to complete GER 3011 and GER 3022, plus 6 other courses (24ch) at the third- or fourth years level in German language, literature, culture or film, offered in the Department. Courses cross-listed must be taken as German credits. The total of required courses is 24 advanced-level ch in German.

Note: Students majoring or honouring in German are strongly encouraged to spend one academic year at a university in a German-speaking country, for example in the program "Canadian Year in Freiburg" preferably in their third or fourth year of study. Interested students should consult the undergraduate advisor for German before November 30 of the year prior to the time of departure.

Russian and Eurasian Studies is an interdisciplinary major and minor program administered by a committee drawn from the departments involved in the program. Interested students should first contact the Director who is the representative from the Russian section of the Department of Culture and Language Studies.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

• Major in Russian and Eurasian Studies
  • A major in Russian and Eurasian Studies shall consist of a minimum of 30 ch of advanced level courses relating to Russia and the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. To qualify to enter this program, students must first have satisfactorily completed 6 ch in the Russian language at the introductory level (RUSS 1013 and RUSS 1023 ) and 6 ch at the intermediate level (RUSS 2013 and RUSS 2023). The 30 ch for the Major will be selected from the list below and must meet the following requirements:

Adult Education is about lifelong learning. It’s about enabling people to continue on a path of learning, of skills development, and of personal enrichment. 

UNB’s Adult Education program combines credit courses with academic research, applied projects, and continuing professional development workshops. You’ll learn how to plan, administer, and deliver training to adults of all ages in all contexts, and you’ll explore principles of adult learning, the nature of adult learners, and the history and philosophy of adult education. 

Why Adult Education at UNB?
Our blended distance technologies enable us to reach students across the country and network with colleagues from around the world. In addition, because our students have at least one year of experience in adult education, you’ll be working alongside professionals with varying degrees of experience in multiple fields. All of this leads to a richer learning experience.

Skills you will acquire

• Plan, administer, and deliver training to adults of all ages
• Facilitate learning by applying philosophies, theories, and concepts of adult education
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Recommend and implement changes to improve program effectiveness

It all begins with people. You hire them. You train them. You inspire them. That’s what human resources is all about.

By specializing in Human Resources Management with an honours or concentration, you will learn how to attract, motivate, and retain the right people for your organization. You’ll also learn how to establish workplace ethics, codes of conduct, training programs, employee handbooks, and reward programs and how to consult with top executives about policy and planning.

Why Human Resources Management at UNB?
UNB’s BBA with honours in Human Resources Management is formally recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management.

You’ll learn from top-notch instructors recognized nationally and internationally for teaching and research. Small class sizes lead to greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your peers.

Experiential learning
Experience human resources management first hand through the following:

• Education and networking events with HR practitioners
• Human resources internship
• Co-operative Education (Co-op) program

Skills you will acquire:

• Develop and implement HR strategies
• Design employee selection criteria
• Conduct job interviews
• Check references
• Create compensation packages
• Establish training programs
• Develop motivation techniques
• Conduct performance reviews

General Information:-

The Program in World Literature and Culture Studies is dedicated to the study of literature and cultures in a broad interlingual, intercultural and interdisciplinary framework. It offers students the opportunity to explore various cultures and literatures through the study of texts, either in their original language or in translation and to develop a more global consciousness and awareness through cultural literacy. World Literature and Culture Studies introduces students to:

• The literature of two or more languages and cultures
• Questions and theories about literatures and cultures
• Contemporary and/or historical perspectives on two or more cultures

The study of different texts and cultures will enrich and enhance students' understanding of their own as well as of other cultures. This process is facilitated by the systematic comparison of such questions as literary genres, periods, movements, and dominant themes and motifs, or in the context of the mutual impact of two or more national or regional cultures.

Why World Literature and Culture Studies:-

Globalization, democratization, and post-colonial forces continue to powerfully shape our increasingly complex and interconnected world. World Literature and Culture Studies provides a valuable opportunity to study these relationships as expressed in literary and other cultural texts from a variety of perspectives.

Those who would otherwise choose to study one national or regional literature may find here a broader frame of reference for their interest. Students have the opportunity to read intriguing and challenging texts from around the world while discovering the connections between literature and other disciplines and among the various literatures studied in the program; this program offers students the possibility of exploring the relations between literature and such areas as ideology, colonialism, film and other visual arts, gender studies, political thought, and International Development Studies.

World Literature and Culture Studies allows students to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills, develop their abilities in expository writing and oral communications, expand the context of functionality in a second or even third language. Finally, students not only gain perspective on the world, but also deeper insights into their own culture.

Economics explains almost everything. Food prices. Gas prices. Political decisions. Personal choices. Interest rates. Taxes. All of it can be explained through economics. Through the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at UNB, you’ll learn the foundations of economics and how it shapes our world. You’ll learn how to explain economic phenomenon, analyze economic impacts, and recommend ways to solve complex economic problems.

Why Economics at UNB?
At UNB 's Fredericton campus you have the option to complete an honours in economics and you will learn from faculty members recognized nationally and internationally for teaching and research. Small class sizes means greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your colleagues.

Hands-on learning:

• Co-operative (Co-op) education program consisting of a minimum of three four-month work terms. Accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.

Skills you will acquire:

• Interpreting and communicating complex economic issues
• Presenting solutions to solve economic problems or interpret markets
• Implementing concrete economic strategies based on theoretical information
• Conducting and explaining scientific research
• Building models to explain and predict economic behaviour

If you’re curious about the social-psychological aspects of recreation, sports, and physical activity, UNB’s Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies program is designed for you. This four-year program balances theory and hands-on practice. With options for honours, directed studies, and exciting work placements, the BRSS will prepare you for a meaningful career of creating, managing, and executing programs that contribute to healthy communities and healthy lives.

Why Recreation and Sport Studies at UNB?
Since 1957, UNB’s Faculty of Kinesiology has been growing a reputation as a national leader in kinesiology, recreation, and sport and wellness. Our program excels at personalized learning and professional preparation. The BRSS takes a comprehensive approach to the study of human movement, offering innovative and timely courses, small class sizes, and first-class faculty and staff. Our goal is to provide you with the critical thinking skills and creative passion for a rewarding career in the realm of physical activity, recreation, sport, and health and wellness.

Hands-on learning

• Practicums: Some students choose to learn directly from a health care worker; others assist with coaching a team, or they volunteer with a community agency.
• Professional Internships: Internships are longer versions of practicums. These are unpaid, four-month, full-time placements with an organization best suited to your career goals. You’ll become part of a professional team, learning and contributing as you go.

Skills you will acquire

• Physical Literacy
• How to build and innovate team dynamics
• Research and analytical skills to assist with the design, administration, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a recreation or sport program
• The ability to identify ethical issues Effective Communication

The environmental geosciences provide earth-science students who have environmental or interdisciplinary interests with a background to pursue careers or graduate studies in environmentally related geoscience fields, especially in areas related to water resources, water contamination and remediation, oceanography and climate change.

Many earth scientists are interdisciplinary.

• Geochemists deal with the chemical make-up of everything from surface and ground waters to magmas and rocks in the earth's crust; with using geochemical techniques in the discovery of new mineral and energy reserves; and in addressing environmental concerns with the extraction of these reserves.
• Biogeochemists investigate the cycling through the global environment of chemical elements, from essential "nutrients" such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, to toxic metals such as mercury and uranium.
• Geobiologists are concerned with the paleontology, biogeography, and morpho-behavioural functional evolution of fossils; paleoecological aspects of ancient life forms, their history, and the evolution of life; and establishing a relative time frame for past geological and climatic events.
• Geophysicists measure and study the gravity, magnetic, and electrical fields of the earth; record and analyze seismic waves generated by earthquakes and man-made sources; and image subsurface water and hydrocarbon reservoirs and leakage.