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Academic Calendar 2019-2020

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Indigenous Studies

INDIGENOUS STUDIES COURSE

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Introduction to Indigenous Studies

This course is an introduction to the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the Maritimes. Topics include: Indigenous studies as a discipline, world views, societies, cultures, politics, colonization, decolonization, survivance and re-storying. It emphasizes Indigenous authors and voices and introduces principles and practices of cross-cultural communication and relationships. A key objective of the course is for students to explore, through increased skills and knowledge, their motivations, positioning, and goals in pursuing Indigenous Studies. (Format: Lecture/Experiential Learning 3 Hours) (Distribution: Social World-a) (Exclusion: UNST 1991 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies)

Special Topic in Indigenous Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Special Topic in Indigenous Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Special Topic in Indigenous Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Independent Study in Indigenous Studies

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor is required. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Independent Study in Indigenous Studies

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program is required. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Special Topic in Indigenous Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)