Course Descriptions

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a timetable of courses offered in 2013-2014, please consult the online registration information.

As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabeled course for credit.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

• 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
• 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
• 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

Please use the following form to look up courses and find detailed information on course prerequisites, corequisites, and other special notes. To view all 100-level courses in a subject, select a Subject Code and type 1% in the Course Number field. (200-level = 2%, etc.)

Subject Code:	Select Subject Code ACB -- Anatomy and Cell Biology ACC -- Accounting AGMD -- Agricultural Medicine AGRC -- Agriculture AGRN -- Agronomy ANBI -- Animal Bioscience ANSC -- Animal Science ANTH -- Anthropology APMC -- Applied Microbiology ARCH -- Archaeology ART -- Art ARTH -- Art History ASTR -- Astronomy BAC -- Business Admin Certificate BINF -- Bioinformatics BIOC -- Biochemistry BIOE -- Biomedical Engineering BIOL -- Biology BIOS -- Biostatistics BLE -- Biological Engineering BMSC -- Biomedical Sciences BMST -- Biomolecular Structures BPBE -- Bioresource Policy Bus Econ CACE -- Adult and Continuing Education CE -- Civil Engineering CHE -- Chemical Engineering CHEM -- Chemistry CHEP -- Community Hlth and Epidemiolog CHIN -- Chinese CLAS -- Classics CLR -- Clinical Research CME -- Computer Engineering CMPT -- Computer Science CMRS -- Classical Medieval Renaissance COMM -- Commerce CORR -- Corrections CREE -- Cree CSCH -- College Scholar CTST -- Catholic Studies DENT -- Dentistry DRAM -- Drama EADM -- Educational Administration EART -- Art Education EBAC -- Executive Business Admin Cert. ECNT -- Continuing Education ECON -- Economics ECUR -- Curriculum Studies EDST -- Education Student Teaching EDUC -- Education EE -- Electrical Engineering EFDT -- Educational Foundations EIND -- Indian and Northern Education EMUS -- Music Education ENG -- English ENT -- Entrepreneurship ENVE -- Environmental Engineering ENVS -- Environment and Sustainability EP -- Engineering Physics EPIP -- Engin Profess Intern Program EPSE -- Ed Psych and Special Education ERES -- Education Research ESL -- English as a Second Language ETAD -- Educational Tech and Design EVSC -- Environmental Sciences EXPR -- Extended Practicum FABS -- Food and Bioproduct Sciences FDSC -- Food Science FIN -- Finance FREN -- French GE -- General Engineering GEOE -- Geological Engineering GEOG -- Geography GEOL -- Geology GERM -- German GERO -- Gerontology GRK -- Greek GSR -- Graduate Studies and Research HEB -- Hebrew HED -- Home Economics Education HIST -- History HLST -- Health Studies HLTH -- Health HORT -- Horticulture HRM -- Human Resources Management HSC -- Health Sciences INCC -- Interdisc Stud Culture Creat INDR -- Industrial Relations INTD -- Interdisciplinary Grad Studies INTS -- Interdisciplinary Studies IPRM -- Indigenous People Resource Mgt IS -- International Studies ITDL -- Interdept Medicine and Dentist JSGS -- JSG School of Public Policy KIN -- Kinesiology KINA -- Kinesiology Activity KIST -- Kinesiology-Stats Equivalents LATN -- Latin LAW -- Law LING -- Linguistics LIT -- Literature LUES -- Land Use and Enviro Studies MATH -- Mathematics MBA -- Master Business Administration MCIM -- Microbiology and Immunology MDSP -- Medicine Special Topics ME -- Mechanical Engineering MED -- Medicine MGT -- Management MKT -- Marketing MPAC -- Master Professional Accounting MUAP -- Music Applied MUS -- Music NEPS -- Nursing Ed Program of SK NORD -- Northern Govern and Develop NRTH -- Northern Studies NS -- Native Studies NURS -- Nursing NUTR -- Nutrition OB -- Organizational Behaviour OBGY -- Obstetrics and Gynecology PATH -- Pathology PBIO -- Palaeobiology PCOL -- Pharmacology PGCL -- Post Graduate Clinical PHAR -- Pharmacy PHIL -- Philosophy PHPY -- Physiology and Pharmacology PHSI -- Physiology PHYS -- Physics PLSC -- Plant Science POLS -- Political Studies PSIA -- Psychiatry PSY -- Psychology PTH -- Physical Therapy PUBH -- Public Health RCM -- Rhetorical Communication RLST -- Religious Studies RRM -- Renewable Resource Management RUP -- Regional and Urban Planning RUSS -- Russian SC -- Science SCP -- School and Counselling Psych SLSC -- Soil Science SNSK -- Sanskrit SOC -- Sociology SOSC -- Social Science SPAN -- Spanish SPST -- Special Studies STAT -- Statistics SURG -- Surgery SWIT -- Std Well Init Toward Comm Hlth SYNC -- Synchrotron Sciences TECH -- Technical Vocational Education TEFL -- Teaching Engl as Foreign Lang TESL -- Teaching Engl as Second Lang TOX -- Toxicology UKR -- Ukrainian VACC -- Vacc and Immunotherapeutics VBMS -- Veterinary Biomedical Sciences VINT -- Veterinary Interdepartmental VLAC -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences VSAC -- Small Animal Clinical Sciences VTMC -- Veterinary Microbiology VTPA -- Veterinary Pathology WGST -- Womens and Gender Studies WRIT -- Writing
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EFDT 101.3 — 1(2L-1S)
Introduction to Education

Lays foundations for the study of education and pedagogy. The equity component presents a moral basis for questioning personal attitudes and public practices concerning race, gender, exceptionalities, and class. The epistemological component provides a context for understanding the learning process and curriculum development.

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EFDT 298.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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EFDT 335.3 — 1&2(3L)
Introduction to First Nations and Cross Cultural Education

Analyzes educational issues of a politically, economically, and culturally diverse society. Theory and practice of cross-cultural, multicultural and anti-racist education from the perspectives of First Nations/Metis, immigrant and ethnic minorities are evaluated. The ideological and philosophical premises of these approaches are considered. The role and responsibility of educators in ensuring equity and promoting cross-cultural understanding are examined.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EFDT 101 and 3 credit units in Native Studies.

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EFDT 420.3
Processes in Continuing Education

Introduction to planning, conducting, and evaluating continuing education programs in a variety of formal and informal contexts. Students are actively involved in the examination and use of methods and delivery systems. Special attention is given to Native Canadian education, gender issues and education of people with disabilities.

Formerly: ECNT 420
Note: Students with credit for ECNT 420 may not take this course for credit.

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EFDT 435.3 — 2(3L)
Critical Perspectives in Educational Thought and Values

Explores the normative dimensions of teaching including the purposes of schooling, the capacities of an educated person, the scope of moral education, the valued characteristics of good teachers, and value issues related to different kinds of teaching and the content of what is to be learned.

Prerequisite(s): EXPR 402.

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EFDT 436.3 — 1/2(3L)
Rationale Theory and Practice of Cooperative Learning

Examines current school practices and foundations of co-operative learning. Focuses on philosophical, historical, cultural and sociological analysis of competition, individualism, and co-operation in schools and examines societal implications of these notions, with particular reference to the workplace.

Prerequisite(s): EFDT 101.
Note: Offered yearly in Spring and Summer Session.

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EFDT 450.3 — 1/2(3L)
Aboriginal Epistemology and Pedagogy

This course features salient Aboriginal learning styles and teaching strategies which underpin the survival and resiliency of Aboriginal people. It provides an opportunity through seminar, collaborative investigations and critical exploration to analyse Aboriginal ways of knowing and an art of teaching respecting Aboriginal protocols and knowledge.

Formerly: EIND 450
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EFDT 335.
Note: Students with credit for EIND 450 may not take this course for credit.

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EFDT 454.3
International Education Study Tour

Students are introduced to the culture of the designated country and the history and structure of its education system through pre-departure readings and seminars. While on tour, students will analyze the relationships between cultural tradition, economic and political structures, and education through visits, attending seminars, and recording observations in journals.

Prerequisite(s): EFDT 101.

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EFDT 478.3 — 6S
Urban Education

Focuses on the role of urban community-based experiential learning in contributing to decolonization and socio-ecological justice in the personal and pedagogical practices of educators and learners. The course models and addresses how to incorporate community-based education towards socio-ecological justice in educational practice, and in intersection with other learning objectives in K-12 or adult education.

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EFDT 479.3 — 6S
Land based Education

Focuses on the role of land-based experiential learning in contributing to decolonization and socio-ecological justice in the personal and pedagogical practices of educators and learners. The course models and addresses how to incorporate land-based education towards socio-ecological justice in educational practice, and in intersection with other learning objectives in K-12 or adult education.

Prerequisite(s): EFDT 478.3
Note: This course has been taught as a special topics course and includes a $250 additional fee per student.

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EFDT 482.3 — 2(3L)
Women and Education

Using an interdisciplinary approach, explores the social institutions and practices which contribute to and reinforce gendered identities: family, church, state, schools and popular culture. A limited historical overview of the education of females in the Canadian context is provided. Feminist critiques of formal education are studied.

Prerequisite(s): EFDT 101.

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EFDT 486.3 — 1/2(3L)
Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education

Focuses on the political, psychological, and ethical issues surrounding gay and lesbian students and teachers, inclusiveness of the curriculum, resource-centre policy, homophobia in the school setting and dilemmas faced by school counsellors.

Prerequisite(s): EFDT 101.

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EFDT 498.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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EFDT 499.6 — 1&2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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EFDT 810.3 — 1/2(3L)
Learning for Life Practice and Theory in Adult Education

Introduces graduate students from various backgrounds to the scope and aims of modern adult education in all its diversity. The content is significantly shaped by recent studies in Canadian adult education practice and theory and these developments are viewed from international perspectives.

Formerly: ECNT 810
Note(s): May be offered online. Cannot receive credit for ECNT 810 and EFDT 810.

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EFDT 811.3 — 1/2(2S)
Program Planning of Continuing Education

Program development is examined within the context of Continuing Education. Specific elements of the program development process which will be discussed include the planning context, need identification, educational objectives, and learning experiences. Issues related to these concepts will be viewed from a theoretical framework. Participants will have an opportunity to apply or test some of this theory in an educational setting.

Formerly: ECNT 872
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 872 and EFDT 811.

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EFDT 812.3 — 1/2(2S)
Adult Learning and Development

Draws on research and theory in several social sciences to provide an understanding of the changing needs and capacities of adults for learning throughout the life span; optimal learning environments for adults; teacher-learner interaction in adult education; social facilitation of learning.

Formerly: ECNT 875
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 875 and EFDT 812.

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EFDT 813.3 — 1/2(2S)
Comparative Continuing Education

Provides participants with international perspective on the field of adult education and lifelong learning including critical analysis of "development" issues. Explores ethical issues that may arise for the individual practitioner in international contexts. Selected theorists are studies to give a broad overview of current research and practice in the field.

Formerly: ECNT 878
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 878 and EFDT 813.

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EFDT 815.3 — 1/2(2P)
Application of Learning Principles in Practice of Adult Education

Requires participants to undertake the role of facilitator in arranging a learning experience for an adult group, using a variety of adult education procedures. The role of the project will be primarily to help the students gain increased understanding of themselves in facilitating adult learning.

Formerly: ECNT 885
Prerequisite(s): EFDT 812; or permission of the instructor.
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 885 and EFDT 815.

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EFDT 816.3 — 1/2(2S)
Community Development Practices

Using classroom and field community experiences as a means for generating information, the learner examines various community development practices on the Prairies. In so doing learners may assess their own level of competence in putting into practice community development theory, principles, and methods.

Formerly: ECNT 890
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 890 and EFDT 816.

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EFDT 817.3 — 1&2(2S)
Trends and Issues in Continuing Education

Some currently important aspects of the field of adult education are reviewed and analyzed.

Formerly: ECNT 891
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 891 and EFDT 817. Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.

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EFDT 818.3 — 1/2(100S)
Workplace Learning

Provides a hands-on workplace learning experience in adult and continuing education. The learning experience is monitored throughout by a faculty advisor and a field-based supervisor. Placements are made with organizations that best suit students' academic interests and career aspirations.

Formerly: ECNT 892
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program in Educational Foundations.
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 892 and EFDT 818.

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EFDT 819.3 — 1/2(2S)
Research Methods in Continuing Education

The first part provides background and experiences in the conduct of literary-humanistic historical research in education. The second part deals with the conduct of empirical social science research in education.

Formerly: ECNT 897
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for ECNT 897 and EFDT 819.

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EFDT 831.3 — 1/2(3S)
Existentialism and Education

Highlights critical issues raised by existentialists which, in turn, serve as the starting point for thinking about the individual and education.

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EFDT 832.3 — 1/2(3S)
Phenomenology and Education

Inquiry into the value for education of phenomenological theory and methodology. Major works of selected phenomenologies are examined.

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EFDT 837.3 — 1/2(3S)
Educational Philosophies and Curriculum

Deals with the philosophical foundations of curriculum theory and clarifies the basis from which educational programs can be analysed. Contemporary philosophical issues related to the curriculum and school programs are examined. The writings of selected educational philosophers are studied.

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EFDT 842.3 — 1/2(3L)
History of Indian and Native Education in Western and Northern Canada

Introduces graduate students from various backgrounds to the scope and aims of modern adult education in all its diversity. The content is significantly shaped by recent studies in Canadian adult education practice and theory and these developments are viewed from international perspectives.

Formerly: EIND 810
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for EIND 810 and EFDT 842.

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EFDT 843.3 — 1(3S)
Decolonizing Aboriginal Education

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.

Formerly: EIND 851
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for EIND 851 and EFDT 843.

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EFDT 844.3 — 1/2(3S)
Theory and Practice of Anti-Racist Education

Examines the historical, economic and political processes and practices of racialization, and the ways in which these processes and their effects become entrenched in our social and educational institutions. Theories and practices of integrative anti-racist education will be explored, including its applications in a variety of work places.

Formerly: EIND 852
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for EIND 852 and EFDT 844.

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EFDT 845.3 — 1/2(2L-1P)
Cross Cultural Research Methodology

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.

Formerly: EIND 855
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for EIND 855 and EFDT 845.

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EFDT 846.3 — 2(3S)
Aboriginal Languages and Linguistic Diversity in Education

This seminar explores the state of Indigenous languages, the interrelated threats to linguistic diversity, and its foreseeable consequences for Indigenous knowledge, heritage, identity, human rights, and social justice. It critically examines post-colonial educational programming aimed at recovering, sustaining, and developing Indigenous languages.

Formerly: EIND 871
Note(s): Cannot receive credit for EIND 871 and EFDT 846.

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EFDT 848.3
Resilience in Aboriginal Education

Informed by narrative literature on gender, race, sexuality, class and disability, this course examines qualities, criticisms and theories of resilience as they relate to Aboriginal Education. Diverse First Nations, Métis and Inuit paradigms of resilience are examined to question hegemonic practices in education in relation to tensions, anxieties and crucial turning points in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

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EFDT 851.3 — 1/2(3S)
International Education and Modernization

Focuses on educational issues in development, globalization and modernization, and the role of education in international understanding and cooperation.

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EFDT 854.3
International Study Tour

Pre-departure readings and seminars introduce students to the culture of the designated country and to the history and structure of its education system. Lectures, seminars, observation, and journals are used to develop an analysis of the relationships between cultural tradition, economic and political structures, and education.

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EFDT 860.3 — 1/2(3S)
Seminar in Anthropology and Education

Investigation of selected problems in anthropology and education.

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EFDT 870.3 — 1/2(3S)
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Foundations of Education

A consideration of important educational issues from the anthropological, comparative, historical, philosophical and sociological points of view and the possible implications for a comprehensive theory of education.

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EFDT 880.3 — 1/2(3S)
Process Philosophy Ecological Education for Regeneration

Utilizes process thought as a theoretical approach to ecological education; analyzes ideas such as integral development, emergence, and transformation in ecological education; and investigates critical pedagogies, educational policy and leadership, and curriculum development.

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EFDT 881.3 — 1(3S)
Education Wisdom Nature

Traces the concept of wisdom from earliest times through a decline in interest during the Enlightenment to its present-day resurgence among feminist theologians, deep ecologists, and First Nations peoples. Conceptions of wisdom and their emotional and cognitive preconditions are explored. Educational implications are considered.

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EFDT 884.3
Life History as Education

Examines life history research and life history writing from feminist, critical race theory, critical pedagogy, and cultural studies perspectives in relation to educational inquiry. Through the study of memoir, autobiography, auto-ethnography, and contemporary fiction, the construction of identities in diverse social and political contexts is investigated.

Formerly: EFDT 898: Special Topics in Life History as Education.
Note: Students with credit for EFDT 898: Special Topics in Life History of Education, may not take this course for credit.

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EFDT 885.3 — 1/2(3S)
Investigations in Culture and Environment

Course participants will individually and collectively engage in inquiry into various fields and discourses of culture and environment, drawing implications for their own life and work contexts.

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EFDT 898.3 — 1/2(R)
Individual Reading

Provides students with an opportunity to study in areas of their own interest. Under the direction of a staff advisor, they plan and follow a reading program and prepare a major paper.

Note: Students may take up to 12 credit units of individual reading in their graduate program.

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EFDT 899.6 — 1&2(R)
Readings Course

Provides students with an opportunity to study in areas of their own interest. Under the direction of a staff advisor, they plan and follow a reading program and prepare a major paper.

Note: Students may take up to 12 credit units of individual reading in their graduate program.

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EFDT 990
Seminar

This is a non-credit seminar designed for students in residence. Students and faculty explore issues in the general field of educational foundations using literature that is both challenging and current.

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EFDT 992.0
Project

A compulsory course for those registered for the project Master's route.The project must be evaluated by a committee of the department.

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EFDT 994
Research

Students undertaking research leading to a Master's thesis must register in this course each term until the thesis is completed (applies to thesis work done extramurally as well as intramurally).

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EFDT 996
Research

Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register in this course each term until the thesis is completed (applies to thesis work done extramurally as well as intramurally).

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