University Studies Diploma Program

ANTH 101 Introductory Anthropology

(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to teach students about the discipline of anthropology as a way of understanding different world views and appreciating the cross-cultural diversity of the world. Readings will provide students a general understanding of the four sub-disciplines of anthropology: biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistics.

CREE 200 Introductory Cree Part 2

(3 credits)
Cree 200 is a follow-up to the Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary. There will be an introduction to story telling and the four different categories of stories. More importantly this course contains a vast amount of cultural content to be applied in everyday living. This course will emphasize Syllabic writings, both in Roman Orthography and the Syllabic forms. Prerequisite: CREE 100 or consent of instructor

CREE 100 Introductory Cree Part 1

(3 credits)
A general introduction to the Plains Cree (Y Dialect) grammar and vocabulary with practice in speaking and working in the language laboratory. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed.

DRAM 149 Introduction to the Dramatic Process

(3 credits)
Drama 149 will provide students with experience in speech and movement improvisation, the process of acting and dramatic form, emphasizing drama as a form of self-expression, a creative discipline and a social art. Attention will be given to the role of drama in Indigenous society past and present.

EASC 101 The Dynamic Earth: Introductory Earth Science

(3 credits)
The purpose of the course is to assist students in gaining a better understanding of our Earth, the planet that we live on. Students will learn about the theory of plate tectonics and how it has revolutionized the study of geology. Students will learn about the composition and history of the Earth, about minerals and rocks, about key phenomena such as Earthquakes and volcanoes, and about the various forces that change and mold the Earth. Students will become aware of the critical importance of the Earth's resources to human society and the need to use those resources wisely. Students will come to understand that the whole Earth is a dynamic, changing, unified system of interwoven cycles and processes. An essential aspect of the course will be actual hands-on explorations focused around key geological phenomena.

EDFX 200 Introduction to Teaching

(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide a introduction to teaching for those planning to enter the teaching profession so that they can begin the transition from thinking like a student to thinking like a teacher. The conceptual focus of the course is the interaction between teaching and learning. The course includes both an on-campus component and an optional in-school component requiring coordination and cooperation between campus and schools. Student cohorts go into schools where they participate in and reflect on a variety of classroom-related experiences provided by and supervised by co-operating classroom teachers.

ENGL 100 Writing about Literature

(6 credits)
Writing about Literature takes a comparative approach to examining the major literary genres as practiced by British, Canadian and American writers, including the Native North American. Emphasis is placed on learning to write successfully about these literatures. Thematic parallels, as well as differences, between Native and non-Native works are explored.

ENGL 214 Creative Writing

(3 credits)
Creative writing takes a personal approach to generating material for writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on craft and revision as opposed to inspiration as a motivation for creative writing. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with genre and in the process develop a deeper understanding of story and poem structure in the analysis of text. Prerequisite: ENGL 100

EDPY 200 Educational Psychology for Teachers

(3 credits)
This course deals with the teaching learning process and student behavior. It includes theory, research, and illustrations, all dealing with the classroom application of psychological principles. Topics typically covered are student development, student learning and instruction, individual and group differences in student abilities, and student motivation. The course presents the basic principles of effective teaching and learning using a balanced theoretical orientation.

GEOG 151 Human Geography

(3 credits)
Human geography is the study of people and their relationships with the environment. Human Geography also has a global orientation, which emphasizes the interdependence which has become so characteristic of the modern world. The analysis of global interdependence follows the strategy outlined by the world system model, which defines different areas of the world as core, semi-peripheral, and peripheral. Patterns and trends in demography, agriculture, economic development, urbanization, and geopolitics are surveyed. Cultural landscapes including the global distribution of linguistic and religious diversity and the emergence of postmodern places are also reviewed

HIST 100 Western Civilization: 1500-Present

(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction both to the study of history and to some of the fundamental developments in Western Civilization between the end of the Middle Ages and resent times. Since the period covered is long and richly varied, topics will be selected that will make the subject both intelligible and enjoyable. In order to impose some order on the multitude of events, personalities and ideas, the changing relationship between the individual and the state will be offered as a common theme. What transformed an individual's perception of his/her role in life? What were the public and private consequences?

HIST 260 History of Canada to 1867

(3 credits)
History 260 is a survey course, designed to introduce the major themes and events in the social, political, and economic history of pre-confederation Canada. The course is of value to a broad range of students, including those who have an interest in, have a desire to broaden their understanding of, or seek a foundation for advanced studies in Canadian history. The course is inclusionary in nature, and strives to insure that all students have the opportunity to see and consider relevant historical experiences. Prerequisite: HIST 100

HIST 261 History of Canada since 1867

(3 credits)
History 261 is an introductory survey course, designed to familiarize the student with the major themes and events in the social, political, and economic history of post-confederation Canada. The course is of value to a broad range of students, including those who have an interest in, have a desire to broaden their understanding of, or seek a foundation for advanced studies in Canadian history. The course is inclusionary in nature, and strives to insure that all students have the opportunity to see and consider relevant historical experiences. Prerequisite: HIST 100 or HIST 260

NTST 102 The Imaginary Indian

(3 credits)
The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the theme of the evolution of the concept of Indian and the creation of white images of the Indian in Canada and the United States. On the basis of this main theme students will trace, from a historical perspective, the origins of the concept of Indian and also identify perceptions and beliefs widely held by Europeans about North American Indigenes in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Other related areas for examination and analysis will include the relationship between Euro-Canadians and Natives in the post-confederation period.

NTST 300 Community Development in Aboriginal Communities I

(3 credits)
In this course, we survey the evolution of the concept of community development that includes the origins of the concept of CD; community development principles and philosophy; developmental concepts related to CD; and the implementation of the notion of CD in the Canadian Aboriginal communities, Africa and India. In our study of the implementation of the notion of CD in Aboriginal communities, we attempt to appraise the effectiveness of CD activities in addressing the problem of poverty among the Aboriginal people. Prerequisite: NTST 101 or NTST 102

NTST 325 Aboriginal Self-Governments: A Comparitive Perspective

(3 credits)
This course explores the implementation of the concept of Aboriginal self-government undertaken by Aboriginals in Canada and in other countries such as Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, the United States of America, Greenland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. A discussion in unit one centres around a conceptual framework of Aboriginal selfgovernment in Canada, examining the administrative structure and the major responsibilities of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and Canada's policy guide to Aboriginal self-government. Unit two examines the existing operational models of Aboriginal selfgovernment in Canada and in the other countries mentioned above. A survey in unit three concentrates on Canadian Aboriginals' demands for constitutional based self-governmental powers.

NTST 350 Comparative Studies in the History of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and the Pacific: Fifteenth Century to the Present

(3 credits)
This course will survey selected areas pertaining to the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and the Pacific. The course will examine pre-contact native societies, post-contact impact, and present-day issues. Selected cultures from New Zealand, the United States, and Canada will be examined in detail in classroom lectures and discussion. Prerequisite: HIST 100 and NTST 101 or NTST 102

NTST 400 Community Development in Aboriginal Communities II

(3 credits)
Community development (CD) practice undertaken around the world has given rise to the development of different implementation strategies, approaches or models, and research techniques. This is because communities all over the world conduct their life experiences under varied social, cultural, economical, and political environments. This course explores CD implemental approaches or models, and research and evaluation techniques. Prerequisite: NTST 101 or NTST 102

PSYC 104 Introductory Psychology: Basic Psychological Processes

(3 credits)
This general survey course provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioral science. This is the first in a two-course sequence. Principles and development of perceptions, motivation learning, and thinking and their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual are examined.

PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology: Individual and Social Behavior

(3 credits)
This general survey course provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and the techniques of modern psychology as a behavioral science. This is the second in a two-course sequence. Human individuality, personality and social psychological processes are examined. Some aspects of normal and abnormal human development, psychological assessment and treatment are also covered.

PSYC 223 Developmental Psychology

(3 credits)
Psychology 223 concerns biological, cognitive and social aspects of psychological development, with special emphasis on infancy and childhood. Topics include prenatal development, heredity and environment, intellectual development and schooling, and socialization. Prerequisite: PSYC 104 and PSYC 105

PSYC 233 Personality

(3 credits)
This course will offer an explication of the basic forms of personality theory %uFFFD with the emphasis on a critical and comparative appreciation of them. Implications for psychological assessment and personal understanding and change may be discussed along with more recent research and theoretical developments. Prerequisite: PSYC 104 and PSYC 105

PSYC 241 Social Psychology

(3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the major areas of social psychology. It is a review of theory and research about the basic topics from social psychology: Attributions, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, groups, helping, etc. The student should gain: (a) an understanding of how social psychologists conduct research; (b) an awareness of how ourselves and our acts depend upon, and fit into, social psychological processes; and (c) a sense of how social psychological theory and research methods can be applied. Prerequisite: PSYC 104 and PSYC 105

SOCI 100 Introductory Sociology

(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to help students analyze the components of society and culture, and to critically examine social issues-past and present. Students will be exposed to and develop an appreciation for the social diversity of human society. Students will explore the foundations of sociology, and learn methods about scientific investigation of social issues. The readings focus on the historical development of the discipline, how sociological research is conducted, and the meaning of culture and society; concepts that are critical to understanding society.

SOCI 101 Canadian Society

(3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the development of the discipline of sociology in Canada and focuses on Canadian social issues, using a case study approach. The Introductory Sociology course provides the foundation to this course and is a prerequisite. Students should have a general knowledge of fundamental concepts of sociology before taking this course.

SOCI 210 Introduction to Social Statistics

(3 credits)
This course is designed to teach basics and inferential statistics. Its primary objective is to introduce the student to basic statistical information that will help the student examine sociological data. The course will also help students examine the difficulties and constraints of the use of statistics. Students will also become familiar with computerized statistical packages that can aid their sociological research. Prerequisite: SOCI 100

SOCI 300 Research Methods

(3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the methodology of social research. It sets out the rules and techniques for gathering information from human subjects, following the scientific method. The course includes such major topics as an introduction to scientific inquiry, structuring inquiry, modes of observation, and the analysis of data. Prerequisite: SOCI 100

SOCI 350 Racism and Global Inequality

(3 credits)
This senior level sociology course introduces students to the historical development of social inequalities in Canada and the modern world system today. The course will help the student examine fundamental or systemic inequities in the world that maintain and support racist ideologies. The student will also read about racism and inequality from the insider's perspective. Finally, the student will examine historical and current resistance movements against racism and social inequalities. Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or SOCI 101

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