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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NS 107.3 — 1(3L-1S)
Introduction to Canadian Native Studies

Aims to develop students' critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and provide the background necessary for advanced Native Studies courses. Through course lectures and seminar discussions this course presents an overview of Aboriginal societies across Saskatchewan and Canada by linking processes of the past with contemporary issues.

Note: Students with credit for NS 105 or NS 106 (formerly NS 110) may not take this course for credit.

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NS 210.3 — 1/2(3L)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing

This course introduces students to the rich and complex natures, forms and diversities of Indigenous Knowledge in comparative and local contexts. The focus will be on the relevance of local/traditional/Indigenous knowledge to decolonization, environmental sustainability, and self-governance.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST

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NS 212.3 — 1/2(3L)
Nehiyaw Tapsinowin Cree Cultural Histories

This is an introductory survey course of Cree cultural histories in North America with emphasis on Cree societies, experiences, resiliency strategies, and perspectives in present-day Saskatchewan. It will provide deeper insights into Cree history and life, knowledge translation, nihiyawéwin (Cree language, Cree speaking), the historical roots of contemporary issues, community engagement and research. Students will have the opportunity to work with Elders on research projects and gain experiential knowledge through participation in Cree social and cultural activities.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST

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NS 214.3 — 1/2(3L)
Saulteaux Cultural Expressions

This course aims to develop a critical awareness of the regeneration of Saulteaux values as evidenced in ethnohistory, language, literature and oral tradition. Students will gain familiarity with linguistic features of the language, the history of Saulteaux First Nations in Saskatchewan, and commonalities with other regional contexts and dialects of Anishinaabe. Students will relate historical and cultural information to the contemporary context. Elder’s teachings will comprise a significant portion of course instruction. Format will be lectures, elder’s discourse, readings, guest speakers, film, research and reflective writing.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 298.3 Saulteaux Cultural Expressions may not receive credit for this course.

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NS 215.3 — 1/2(3L)
Metis Political and Poetic Writing

Through lectures, readings, seminar workshops and research, students will examine Métis writing for political and poetic themes such as identity, sovereignty, government relations, Indigenous rhetoric, identity, and worldview. The course will draw upon examples of historic and contemporary writing from speeches, essays, poetry, biography, novels, correspondence, songs, plays, and writing in public spaces.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 298.3: Métis Political and Poetic Writing may not receive credit for this course.

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NS 220.3 — 2(3L)
Aboriginal Rights and the Courts

Will review the major court decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada, U.S. Supreme Court, various provincial courts, and other tribunals that have shaped the scope of Aboriginal rights in Canada. In addition, the course will examine the role that Native Studies scholars can plan in court proceedings.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST

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NS 221.3 — 2(3L)
Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Examines issues around Indigenous foods looking at contributions, impacts and threats within a local and global context. Historically many of the world's foods originate and have been adapted by Indigenous peoples and were the basis for thriving local economies. Modern developments are having major social, cultural and health impacts on Indigenous communities. This course will examine some of those impacts and what Indigenous peoples and their allies are doing to restore and preserve local economies.

Formerly: NS 480.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 480 may not take this course for credit.

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NS 255.3 — 1/2(3L)
Cultural Survival of Aboriginal Family

Studies the adaptations and persistence of family as the fundamental unit of social and political organization of Aboriginal society from mid 19th century to the present. Topics to be considered are kinship, marriage, birth culture, child rearing, rites of passage, education, and interface with Canadian institutions and mainstream cultural expectations. Format is lectures, readings, seminars, guest speakers, film and research.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students who have completed NS 298.3 "Cultural Survival of Aboriginal Family" may not take this course for credit.

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NS 256.3 — 2(3L)
A Critical Survey of the History of Indigenous Child Welfare in Canada

This course will examine the development and practice of Aboriginal Child Welfare in Canada from historic to contemporary times. Within a framework of examining the issue of Aboriginal control of child welfare as a right within the inherent right of self-government, major themes and concepts to be explored will include the “best interests of the child and Western liberal individual rights principles,” “rights of the First Nations child,” “over-representation” issues and challenges faced by First Nations controlled Family and Child Services. Additional areas of “child welfare” will also be examined. It will also consider critical/Indigenous perspective related to central themes, discourses and concepts within Aboriginal Child Welfare policy and practice. The course format includes lectures, readings, case studies, guest speakers, film and research.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST

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NS 261.3 — 1/2(3L/S)
Aboriginal Intellectual and Cultural Traditions in Western Canada

Emphasis is on the First Nations and Metis peoples of Western Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the historical significance of worldviews as captured in their intellectual and cultural traditions. In order to explore these traditions, this course will focus on examining First Nations and Metis history in the late eighteenth century through to the mid-nineteenth century. Assignments will help the student develop tools of analysis essential to the development of research and writing skills.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note(s): Students with credit for NS 260 will not receive credit for this course.

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NS 262.3 — 1/2(3L/S)
Aboriginal Narratives of Historical Memory

Emphasis will be on the narratives detailing the historical situations of First Nations and Metis peoples of Western Canada. This course is designed to demonstrate and analyze the development of these Aboriginal societies culturally, politically, economically and socially beginning in the late nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on the historical significance of Aboriginal societies in the development of Western Canada as well as their contemporary position.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note(s): Students with credit for NS 260 will not receive credit for this course.

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NS 264.3 — 1/2(3L)
Aboriginal People and Canadian Politics

An analysis of contemporary Canadian political and administrative processes as they affect Native Peoples. Emphasis will be placed on the Federal system of government and its effects on Native identity, community programs and local autonomy.

Formerly: NS 263.6.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 207 or NS 263 may not take NS 264 for credit.

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NS 265.3 — 1/2(3L)
Aboriginal People and Development

Surveys the historic, political and economic causes of Aboriginal underdevelopment. Government-sponsored development projects will be examined and new strategies for Aboriginal economic development will be explored.

Formerly:NS 365.6
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 304 or NS 365 may not take NS 265 for credit.

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NS 270.6 — 1&2(3L)
Literature of Native North America

Surveys literature (folklore, biography, drama, poetry and novels) about and by the Indigenous Peoples of North America. A multifaceted approach (aesthetic, linguistic, historical, and cultural) will be employed in examining this literature.

Formerly: NS 211.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 211 may not take NS 270 for credit.

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NS 271.3 — 1/2(3L)
Aboriginal Women in Canada

Examination of the position of women in traditional, pre-contact Native society, the changes to that position wrought by contact with Europeans, and contemporary issues of concern to Native women.

Formerly: NS 225.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 225 may not take NS 271 for credit.

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NS 272.3 — 1/2(3L)
Native Americans USA

A history of American Indians from the contact period to the development of government policies. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American treaties, the removal of the Eastern tribes to the middle west, the termination policy, and contemporary issues will be discussed.

Formerly: NS 372.6
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 213 or NS 372 may not take this course for credit.

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NS 273.3 — 1/2(3L)
North American Indigenous Gangs A Comparison of Canada and the United States

This course will examine Canadian Aboriginal and American Indian gangs. Students will consider the historical and societal context within which Indigenous gangs are produced leading to an increased awareness and understanding of Indigenous youth participation in gangs. Some topics to be covered include: reservation/reserve and urban connections, the inter-generational impacts of the residential/boarding school, female gangs/gang members, institutionalized (criminal justice system) interactions, and the impact of prisons on the perpetuation of Indigenous gangs.

Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 298.3 North American Indigenous Gangs: A Comparison of Canada and the United States may not receive credit for this course.

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NS 280.6 — 1&2(2L-1S)
Metis History in Western Canada

Through lectures and seminar readings, the origin and development of the Metis is analyzed. Emphasizes the historical significance of the Metis in the development of Western Canada. Discusses contemporary issues of the Metis.

Formerly:NS 200.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 200 may not take NS 280 for credit.

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NS 281.3 — 1/2(2L-1S)
First Nations History in Western Canada

Traces the history of Western Canadian First Nations from the earliest contact to the present era.

Formerly:NS 203.
Prerequisite(s): NS 107.3 and 3 additional credit units from ANTH, ARCH, ECON, GEOG, LING, NS, POLS, PSY, SOC, or WGST
Note: Students with credit for NS 203 may not take NS 281 for credit.

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NS 298.3 — 1/2(3L)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

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NS 299.6 — 1&2(3L)
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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NS 302.6 — 1&2(3S)
Seminar in Indian History

Through seminar presentations and readings, examines major developments and themes in Canadian Indian history.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

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NS 340.3 — 1/2(3S)
Theory and Aboriginal Societies

Designed to enhance understanding and application of theories arising from Aboriginal Societies. Primary focus is on Aboriginal intellectual traditions and their role within the academic discourse that is effecting a change in the manner in which scholarship about Aboriginal peoples and societies is constructed.

Prerequisite(s): NS 261 and 262 and 6 credit units 200-level Native Studies.

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NS 350.6 — 1&2(3L)
Native Studies Research

Develops student understandings of research methodologies, concepts and practices in Native Studies.

Formerly:NS 309
Prerequisite: NS 261 and 262 and 6 credit units 200-level Native Studies.
Note: Students with credit for NS 309 may not take NS 350 for credit.

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NS 351.3 — 1/2(3L)
Indigenous Oral Histories Research

This course explores the forms, qualities, diversities and cultural foundations of Indigenous oral narratives, and addresses practical aspects of gathering, recording, interpreting and utilizing them.

Prerequisite(s):NS 210.3, and 6 credit units 200-level NS

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NS 366.6 — 1&2(3S)
Indigenous Peoples and Nation States

Issues of concern for indigenous peoples globally are considered, and analogies to the Canadian Native context made.

Formerly:NS 305
Prerequisite(s): NS 261 and 262 and 6 credit units 200-level Native Studies.
Note: Students with credit for NS 305 may not take NS 366 for credit.

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NS 370.6 — 1&2(3L)
Images of Indigenous North America

Examines how the various historical and contemporary images or representations emerged and changed over time and the cultural world views, ideas and values behind the images. Further discussion will centre around how these images affect our relationships with each other. After critical analysis of images, strategies for changing images will be explored. This will be done through interactive lectures, presentations, group and individual activities, critical viewing and analysis of photographs, films, videos, magazines, newspapers, and other popular media forms.

Formerly: NS 208.
Prerequisite(s): NS 261 and 262 and 6 credit units 200-level NS.
Note: Students with credit for NS 208 may not take this course for credit.

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NS 373.3 — 1/2(3L)
Indigenous Masculinities in the Global Context

Though the literature on masculinity has increased dramatically in the last 15 years, researchers have only recently begun to explore the notion of Indigenous masculinities. The majority of research has emerged in the pacific islands and Africa, but has garnered sparse attention in North America. Through articles and books, lectures, class discussion, and written assignments, this course will introduce students to the issues of masculinity from global Indigenous perspectives and provide an introduction to the general masculinity literature. The course will explore to what degree the notions of masculinity in general, and global Indigenous masculinities specifically, applies to the North American context.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies
Note: NS 271.3 is a recommended course.

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NS 398.3 — 1/2(3L)
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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NS 399.6 — 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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NS 410.3 — 1/2(3S)
Aboriginal Self Determination Through Mitho Pimachesowin Ability to Make a Good Living

The course examines a range of contemporary issues relating to the conceptual foundations of Aboriginal Self Determination. Historically, the Aboriginal “Way of Life” had spiritual roots and encompassed all of life, and this holistic perspective continues to influence modern developments in varying degrees. This class will introduce students to the Cree concept of Mitho Pimachesowin (ability to make a good living) and its application to contemporary initiatives in Aboriginal Self Determination. It will also explore its related elements of autonomy, kinship, work ethic, respect, responsibility and resilience.

Prerequisite(s):18 credit units NS or permission of the instructor
Note:Students who have received credit for NS 498.3 Special Topics: Aboriginal Self Determination Through Mitho-Pimachesowin (Ability to Make a Good Living) may not receive credit for this course.

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NS 430.3 — 2(3S)
Issues in Cultural Preservation

Will take an interdisciplinary approach to explore issues of cultural preservation. The objective of the course is to allow students to examine how Aboriginal cultural preservation does or can affect areas important to Aboriginal people. Topics to be covered in the course include cultural representations in museums, repatriation, archaeology, governance, economic development, health, contemporary music, film, youth, urban, resource management, law, and sports, among others. This course has three basic goals: to discuss aspects that form the foundation of current cultural preservation initiatives, to acquaint students with principles of cultural preservation, and to examine how these principles can be applied to different activities, in a way that ensures Aboriginal cultural preservation.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in senior NS courses, or permission from the department head.

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NS 440.3 — 1/2(3S)
Theoretical Perspectives in Native Studies

Examines the concept of global Indigeneity, and the utility of this concept for understanding the Aboriginal contexts. Topics may include: underdevelopment, colonialism, internal colonialism, imperialism, and the metropolis-hinterland paradigm.

Formerly:NS 403
Prerequisite(s): NS 350 and 12 credit units in senior NS courses.
Note: Students with credit for NS 403 may not take NS 440 for credit.

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NS 450.6 — 1&2(3S)
Applied Research in Aboriginal Communities

Applied research on Saskatchewan Aboriginal Communities that utilizes both written and oral sources.

Formerly: NS 404.
Prerequisite(s): NS 350 and 12 credit units in senior NS courses.
Note: Students with credit for NS 404 may not take NS 450 for credit.

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NS 451.6 — 1&2(3R)
Advanced Research Paper

The student will develop a research prospectus, undertake the research, and present a final report under the direction of a faculty advisor. Topics are open, subject to the availability of a faculty advisor.

Formerly: NS 402
Prerequisite(s): NS 350 and 12 credit units in senior NS courses.
Note: Students with credit for NS 402 may not take NS 451 for credit. Students planning to register in this course must submit a proposal before August 15th.

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NS 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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NS 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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NS 802.3 — 1/2(3S)
Applied Native Studies Research Methods

Emphasizes the development of skills to conduct research on, for and with Native peoples. Technical skills, evaluation skills and ethical issues will be addressed.

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NS 803.3 — 1/2(3S)
Theoretical Issues in Native Studies

Critically examines theoretical developments in Native Studies and relevant cognate disciplines, such as Sociology, History, and Anthropology where Native issues are being addressed.

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NS 810.3 — 1/2(3S)
Aboriginal Self Determination Through Mitho Pimachesowin

Explores a range of Aboriginal conceptual foundations of Aboriginal Self Determination and examines the emerging application of "Mitho Pimachesowin" in Aboriginal development. Historically, the Aboriginal "Way of Life" had spiritual roots and encompassed all of life, and this holistic perspective continues to influence modern developments in varying degrees. This class will introduce students to the Cree concept of Mitho Pimachesowin (ability to make a good living) and will also explore the related elements of autonomy, kinship, work ethic, respect, responsibility and resilience as they apply to contemporary initiatives in Aboriginal Self Determination.

Permission of the department is required
Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Graduate Studies and Research
Note: Students with credit for NS 898 "Aboriginal Self Determination Through Mitho-Pimachesowin" cannot receive credit for this course.

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NS 898.3
Special Topics

Concentrated reading and research in selected areas of Native Studies.

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NS 899.6
Special Topics

Concentrated reading and research in selected areas of Native Studies.

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NS 990
Seminar

All students will be required to register in and attend for one year NS 990 (Graduate Seminar) and offer one seminar on their thesis research prior to graduation.

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NS 994
Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

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NS 996
Research

Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register in this course.

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