Native Studies 281.3 (96)

Title: Aboriginal Intellectual and Cultural Traditions in Western Canada

Term: 2 (3 lecture hours)

Lecture

Time: Thursday 9 am - 11:50 am

Professor: Elaine Hulse

Course Information

Prerequisites:

3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH 112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; POLS 111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6); WGST 110.6, 112.3 or NS 105.3 and 106.3.

Description:

Emphasis is on the First Nations and Metis peoples of Western Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the historical significance of worldviews as captured in their intellectual and cultural traditions. In order to explore these traditions, this course will focus on examining First Nations and Metis history in the late eighteenth century through to the mid-nineteenth century. Assignments will help the student develop tools of analysis essential to the development of research and writing skills.

Note:

Students with credit for NS 260 will not receive credit for this course.