NS 490 - Community-Based Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

A seminar exploring the issues in the area of community-based research. The course will be organized primarily around the examination of case studies. Methodological concerns will focus on the political, cultural, ethical, and practical aspects of conducting community-based research in conjunction with Indigenous groups and communities. Prerequisite: NS 390.

NS 498A - Honors Paper or Project

0 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-3S-0)

For students in the Honors program in Indigenous Studies in their final year. Prerequisite: NS 390.

NS 503 - Directed Readings in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

NS 520 - Theoretical Perspectives in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

This seminar introduces students to the history of and various theoretical concepts deemed important to the discipline of Indigenous Studies..

NS 590 - Community-Based Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

This seminar explores issues in the area of community-based research using case studies and teaches some relevant field research skills using hands-on exercises. Methodological concerns focus on the political, cultural, ethical and practical aspects of conducting community-based research in conjunction with Indigenous groups and communities.

NS 620 - Advanced Theoretical Perspectives in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

This course engages students with theoretical concepts seminal to the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the Indigenous Studies theoretical field and will be able to specifically identify theory relevant to their explicit research project. Through Indigenous theory, students will be able to identify ethical issues in relation to research with Indigenous communities.

NS 690 - Advanced Indigenous Methodologies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

This course gives students a thorough conceptual understanding of the key methodological principles and research concepts seminal to the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Students will gain proficiency in Indigenous methodologies and the skills to comprehend, design, and implement method relevant to their specific research area, including the use of existing Indigenous methods and the creation of new methods to answer complex research problems. Students will be able to articulate methodological strategies to produce meaningful research 'with' as opposed to 'on' Indigenous communities. Students will begin to develop the skills to carry out advanced research within academic, community and/or applied settings.

NS 390 - Research Methods in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of different disciplinary methods for conducting Indigenous Studies research and data analysis, this course will also review and critique strategies and techniques applied by social science researchers with Indigenous peoples. Prerequisites: NS 110, 111 and 290 or consent of Faculty.

NS 404 - Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: One 300-level NS course or consent of the Faculty.

NS 498B - Honors Paper or Project

6 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-3S-0)

For students in the Honors program in Indigenous Studies in their final year. Prerequisite: NS 390.

NS 504 - Directed Advanced Readings in Indigenous Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Prerequisite: NS 503 or consent of the Faculty.