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
ABS230H1
Introduction to Inukitut 26L
An introduction to one dialect of Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit,
including aspects of other dialects and the syllabic writing
system.
This is a Humanities course
ABS231H1
Elementary Inuktitut 26L
This course builds on the introduction to Inuktitut from ABS230H1.
Emphasis will be placed on developing grammatical
complexity and vocabulary in students' oral skills, as well as dialect
and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite: ABS230H1
This is a Humanities course
ABS250H1
Indigenous Environmental Education 26S
Asn exploration of traditional environmental education and its relevance
in contemporary Aboriginal society, with a focus on the
process of environmental education as well as on theory and conceptual
understanding.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science 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: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS301Y1
Native Language and Culture 52L
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.
Exclusion: ABS200Y1
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS 302H1
Aboriginal Representation in the Mass Media and Society 39L
A survey of historical and contemporary representations of Aboriginal
people in the mass media. Introduction to basic
techniques for evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the construction
of 'Nativeness' as it is communicated through film,
television, and other media. Examination of racial stereotypes and the
role of mass communication in perpetuating and
challenging stereotypes, cultural appropriation, Aboriginal media production,
impact of media portrayal of Aboriginal peoples.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
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.
Prerequisite: ABS210Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS320Y1/ABS321H1
Aboriginal Craft: Technical and Theoretical Aspects 52L,
26P/26L, 13P
An introduction to aboriginal crafts, including basketry, textile work,
beading, leather work, with concentration on technical,
theoretical, esthetic and cultural aspects.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 or permission
of the instructor
This is a Humanities course
JAG321H1
Aboriginal People & Environmental Issues in Canada 39L
This course explores Aboriginal views of environment and resource management
from pre-European contact times through to
the present from an Aboriginal perspective. Emphasis will be placed on
the emerging role of Aboriginal people in environmental
and resource management in Canada. Topics to be covered include: history
of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relations, Aboriginal
world view and philosophy, Aboriginal environmental ethics and principles,
and current environmental issues confronting
Aboriginal people. (Offered by Aboriginal Studies and the Geography Department)
Prerequisite: Two credits in Geography or Aboriginal Studies
This is a Social Science course
ABS330Y1/331H1
Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects 52L/26L
A critical survey of contemporary Native Canadian musical practices
ranging from "traditional" musics to more recent popular
musical expressions.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS341H1
North American Indigenous Theatre 26L
An introduction to the evolution of Indigenous theatre in North America,
examining traditional oratory, ceremony, community
responsibility, and social construct and their impact on current Indigenous
theatre.
Prerequisite: ABS300Y1/ABS301Y1/331H1/DRM100Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS350Y1
Aboriginal Health Systems 52L
An overview of Aboriginal health systems, internationally, nationally,
provincially and locally, with a focus on Ontario.
Discussion of health models and strategies, policy, legislation, jurisdictional
issues, Aboriginal health initiatives
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 or UNI200Y1
This is a Social Science course
ABS351H1
Aboriginal Legends & Teaching 26L
An introduction to laws of Aboriginal societies, focusing on the Nishnabe,
as seen through legends and teachings.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS352H1
The Indian Act 26L
The history of the Indian Act from its creation to the present.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS398H1/399Y1
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See
page 43 for details.
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: ABS201Y1 plus
one additional ABS designator course
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS 403H1
Aboriginal People in Urban Areas 26L
An examination of Aboriginal peoples' experiences in urban centres,
including an examination of increasing Aboriginal
migration to Canadian and American cities, government policy affecting
off-reserve Indians, and urban Indians' concerns and
goals.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus
two additional full-course equivalents in ABS
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS404H1
Politics of Aboriginal Nursing 26L
An examination of the impacts of policies and practices on the health
of Aboriginal people in Canada which honours Native
world view and traditions and values cultural safety. Includes historical
and social determinants of health, historical events,
policies and social realities and their consequences.
Prerequisite: Two full ABS courses plus permission of the instructor.
This is a Social Science course
ABS405Y1
Indigenous Thought & Expression: Creative Non-fiction 52S
An investigation of the social, political, economic and cultural dynamics
of colonization with the goal of understanding the
internal complexities and conflicts within the Aboriginal world and in
relationship to Western civilization, examined through the
study and writing of creative non-fiction.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus
one additional ABS designator course and permission of instructor
This is a Humanities course
JFP450H1
First Nations Issues in Health and Healing 28L
An examination of issues about the health of Aboriginal people in Canada,
providing an understanding of present day health
issues from the perspective of their historical and political context
and effects of health care policy. (Offered by the Faculty of
Pharmacy)
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS460Y1
Methodology in Aboriginal Studies 78L
Basic methods in research in Aboriginal Studies, including oral tradition
and community-based research, as well as discussion
of ethics, protocols, priorities, and comparative Indigenous methodologies.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus
two full course equivalent ABS courses or permission of the instructor.
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS495Y1/496H1/ 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: ABS201Y1 plus
one additional ABS designator full-course equivalent
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
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