Arlene Oak, PhD, MA(RCA), BFA, BSc

Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Human Ecology Dept
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Winter Term 2024 (1860)

HECOL 201 - Introduction to Material Culture

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The study of a range of objects and environments (from clothing to buildings) within selected time periods, and the study of particular perspectives through which such items can be interpreted. Students explore and learn about the connections between personal, social, temporal, and cultural contexts and the objects and environments that contribute to these contexts.

LECTURE B1 (15268)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
MWF 10:00 - 10:50 (NRE 1-003)

Fall Term 2024 (1890)

HECOL 662 - Themes in Material Culture and Design Studies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

An overview of disciplinary themes and approaches to theory and research as they relate to the interdisciplinary fields of material culture and design studies. This course raises issues that are relevant to the study of diverse objects and creative practices, from art to engineering.

SEMINAR A1 (50428)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
F 09:30 - 12:20 (HEB 3-36)

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

HECOL 201 - Introduction to Material Culture

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The study of a range of objects and environments (from clothing to buildings) within selected time periods, and the study of particular perspectives through which such items can be interpreted. Students explore and learn about the connections between personal, social, temporal, and cultural contexts and the objects and environments that contribute to these contexts.

LECTURE B1 (74695)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 10:00 - 10:50 (T L-12)