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ABS201Y1
Introduction to Aboriginal Studies 52L/26T

An introduction to Canadian Aboriginal studies and the Aboriginal world view, including language, culture, history, politics, economics, sociology, and science. A focus on critical thinking, the introduction of new perspectives, and community context.
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS210Y1
Introduction to the Ojibwa Language 78L

An introduction to the Ojibwa language, including the syllabic writing system.
This is a Humanities course

ABS220Y1
Introduction to an Iroquoian Language 78L

An introduction to one of the languages of the Iroquoian language family.
This is a Humanities course

ABS300Y1
Worldview, Indigenous Knowledge, and Oral Tradition 52L

A study of the language and culture of an Aboriginal people of Ontario through exploration of oral history, from creation stories until present times, including the role of oral history and methods for studying oral history through accounts told by elders.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS301Y1
Native Language and Culture 52L

(formerly ABS200Y)
Examination of the historical interplay of Aboriginal language and cultures in Canada. Particular focus is on the language and culture of a First Nation in Ontario.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS310Y1
Ojibwa Language II 78L

Further study of the Ojibwa language with emphasis on speaking and writing.
Exclusion: ABS200Y
Prerequisite: ABS210Y
This is a Humanities course

ABS312H1
Ojibwa Dialects 39L

An introduction to dialects of the Ojibwa language focussing on the differences and similarities between dialects in terms of sounds, vocabulary, grammar, and other features. Focus on what a language is, what dialects are, systematic differences between dialects.
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS320Y1
Aboriginal Craft: Technical and Theoretical Aspects 52L, 26P

An introduction to aboriginal crafts, including basketry, textile work, beading, leather work, with concentration on technical, theoretical, ethetic and cultural aspects.
Prerequisite: ABS200Y or permission of the instructor
This is a Humanities course

ABS330Y1/331H
Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects 52L, 52P/26L, 26P

An introduction to aboriginal music, focusing on hand-drumming and singing, with concentration on technical, theoretical, and cultural aspects.
Prerequisite: ABS200Y
This is a Humanities course

ABS398H1/399Y1
independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details.

ABS401H1
Narrative in the Haudenoshaunee Tradition 39L

A study of Haudenoshaunee (Iroquoian) literature and various Iroquoian oral narrative methods. Emphasis on traditional, written, oral, and contemporary stories, and prophecy and stories of the future by Native people.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y and one 300+level course in any area
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS402H1
Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge 39L

An overview of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their environment, including an exploration of cultural, historical, and contemporary aspects of Indigenous environmental philosophy; the nature, control and transmission of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and historical uses of TEK in managing the environment.
Prerequisite: ABS200Y/201Y/210Y
This is a Social Science or Humanities course

ABS496H1/497H1
Independent Research TBA

Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and the supervisor before enrolment in the course. Available only when someone is willing and able to supervise.
Prerequisite: ABS200Y, 210Y, 300Y
This is a Social Science or Humanities course