The nature of history as it pertains to Indian and Inuit people. Describes and analyzes the chronological development of schooling for the indigenous people in Central and Atlantic Canada. Historical origins of contemporary issues in education are examined.
A review and examination of educational practices of Indian and Inuit people of Western and Northern Canada both before and after the arrival of Europeans. The course outlines the involvement in schooling of the Hudson's Bay Company, missionaries and governments. Contemporary developments in education for Indian, Metis and Inuit people are discussed.
Focuses on the educational environment of Indian, Metis and Inuit students with emphasis on cultural, political, economic change in northern and isolated communities. Data is drawn from ethnography and other anthropological research.
A seminar centering on the societal environment of the schooling process experienced by Indian and native students in small integrated schools and those in large urban centres. Implications of economics, housing, politics, mobility, teaching/learning approaches and curriculum are discussed.
A study of the theories of interpersonal communication and of the barriers posed by variables within the cultural learnings of speaker and listener. Explores the use of role-plays, simulations and cross-cultural interaction to increase understanding and communication effectiveness.
An examination of the development of the field of cross-cultural research in psychology and the importance of findings to the design of teaching material and techniques. Examines the problems and ethics involved in conducting cross-cultural studies as well as the applicability of research conclusions across cultures.
Intended to address colonization and imperialism among Aboriginal peoples, focusing specifically on the role education has played in achieving cognitive imperialism, critique the tenets of cognitive imperialism in English language and education policy, politics, and practice, and evaluate international options for restoring Aboriginal communities.
A methodology course dealing with the adaptation of various research approaches to the study of variables across cultures. Students are expected to become involved in the design and conduct of a cross-cultural research study.
A survey of systems, programs, teaching approaches and the development of curriculum materials for the education of minority groups resident in circumpolar countries and areas. The focus is on Greenland, the Scandinavian countries, northern Russia, Alaska and northern Canada
An activity-oriented course concerned with a study of the use and impact of mass media on communication across cultures. Opportunity will be provided for students to become familiar with producing audio-visual material for use in cross-cultural teaching situations..