3.5 Course Overviews: "I"
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INDIGENOUS STUDIES (INST)INST 111
Introductory Cree I
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None.
This is a beginner level course intended for students with no previous knowledge of the Cree language. Through reading and speaking Cree, students will develop an awareness and appreciation of the precision and immense vocabulary of this highly expressive language. The course is designed to provide a solid foundation for students intending to acquire fluency and university-level writing ability in Cree.
Note: Only students who have not obtained credit in senior matriculation Cree may take INST 111 for credit towards a degree program.
INST 112
Introductory Cree II
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: INST 111. A senior high school Cree course is an acceptable equivalent.
Precluded course: INST 112 may not be taken for credit if credit has lready been obtained for NTST 112.
Note: Only students who have not obtained credit in senior matriculation Cree may take INST 112 for credit toward a degree program.
This course is intended for students with some previous knowledge of the Cree language. Together with INST 111, this course is designed to provide a solid foundation for students intending to acquire fluency and university-level writing ability in Cree.
Note: Only students who have not obtained credit in senior matriculation Cree may take INST 112 for credit toward a degree program.
INST 200
Introduction to Native Studies I
3—Social Science
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces the historical, anthropological, sociological, and political science perspectives on the origins and implications of the major federal and provincial government policies bearing on Native peoples. It analyses, in broad terms, the history of indigenous-European relations from the beginning of contact between the two groups to the present.
INST 201
Introduction to Native Studies II
3—Social Science
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: INST 200 (I).
Precluded course: INST 201 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 201.
This course surveys the concepts of internal colonialism and decolonization that are operative in the Canadian society. It analyses an internal colonial relationship that exists between Canada's Native people and the Canadian federal government. It specifically examines the Canadian federal government's policy of Native self-government and how such a policy affects indigenous people politically, socially, and economically. The course also brings a comparative perspective to the analysis and evaluation of the process of decolonization undertaken by indigenous peoples in Australia, New Zealand, and Greenland.
INST 211
First Year University Cree
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: INST 112 or knowledge of Cree as a first language. A senior high school Cree course is an acceptable equivalent.
Precluded course: INST 211 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 211.
This course is intended for students with a working knowledge of Cree. It is designed to help students feel comfortable and confident when conversing in Cree with First Nations elders, Council members, family members, and friends while also promoting an awareness of the spiritual dimension of the Cree culture. The course starts off with a major review of Cree grammar and syllabics before proceeding into a variety of oral exercises designed to build up the confidence level of students who will be expected to do a number of oral presentations to their peers.
INST 212
First Year University Cree II
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: INST 211.
Precluded course: INST 212 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 212.
This course is designed as a sequel to INST 211. It is intended to consolidate and expand the command of spoken and written Cree achieved by students who have completed first year university Cree. Particular attention is given to the study of the language in an appropriate social and cultural context.
INST 342
Issues in Native Education
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: INST 342 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 342.
This course examines historical attempts to mould the lives of Native peoples through "Christianization and Civilization." Course topics examine the impact of the contact experience of Native peoples and the results of their attempts to adapt to a system that has been benevolent, yet has alienated them.
INST 357
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues in Canada
3—Social Science
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None. INST 200 (I) is strongly recommended but not required.
Precluded course: INST 357 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 357.
This course explores selected contemporary social, economic, and political issues surrounding the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The course examines five main themes: 1. historical background related to the traditional Aboriginal, social, economic, and political institutions; 2. Canadian federal government "Indian Policy of Assimilation" based on the BNA and the Indian Act; 3. self-government as perceived by Aboriginal peoples; 4. fiscal arrangement and the delivery of programs and services in indigenous communities; and 5. the implementation of the federal and provincial governments' policy of economic development in Aboriginal communities.
INST 358
Aboriginal Women in Canadian Contemporary Society
3—Social Science
Delivery Mode: Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: INST 358 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 358.
This course examines the social, political, economic, and psychological situations of Aboriginal women in relation to Aboriginal communities and the dominant society. It deals with issues such as roles of Aboriginal women in their communities, the experience and effects of residential schooling, patterns of abuse, the context of colonial systems, women's spirituality in First Nations traditions, paths to reclaiming self-efficacy, and other current issues affecting Native peoples of Canada.
INST 368
History of Canada' s First Nations to 1830
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: Three credits in either Canadian history or Native studies are strongly recommended but not required.
Precluded course: INST 368 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 368.
This course provides an introduction to the history of First Nations peoples of Canada from earliest times to 1830. (A related course, INST 369, deals with the period after 1830.) The course examines First Nations peoples' early history, development of agriculture and permanent settlements, civilizations in the Americas, and the character of the societies of the First Nations peoples and Europe on the eve of European contact.
INST 369
History of Canada's First Nations from 1830
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: Three credits in either Canadian history or Native studies are strongly recommended but not required.
Precluded course: INST 369 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 369.
This course provides an introduction to the history of Canada's First Nations peoples from 1830 to the present day. It begins with the development of the reserves system, and then examines the origins and assesses the outcomes of British and Canadian government policies towards First Nations peoples. Also studied are the development of various forms of resistance by First Nations groups, and the growth of modern First Nations political movements.
INST 370
The Métis
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: Three credits in either Canadian history or Native studies are strongly recommended but not required.
Precluded course: INST 370 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 370.
This course traces the historical development of Canada's Métis from the period of the fur trade to the present. It includes discussion and debates about the origins of Métis nationalism, the validity of Métis land claims, and the character of Métis struggles for social justice from the Seven Oaks rebellion of 1816 through the two Northwest rebellions to the present. Throughout there is an attempt to examine the evolving character of Métis societies and the impact of Euro-Canadian government policies on these societies.
INST 390-391
Individual/Group Research Projects in Native Studies
3 each—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: Three credits in Native studies are strongly recommended but not required.
Precluded course: INST 390-391 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for NTST 390-391.
This course enables students to focus their research activities or project development on a specific area related to Native studies. Students provide a research proposal of sufficient intellectual rigour, academic potential, and detail for feedback for acceptance by the academic. The student must identify research and objectives and attempt to achieve them with review and feedback from the academic. Suggested topics include: Aboriginal Economic Development, Health, Law, Politics, Education, and Justice.
All courses labelled IDRL can be used as either an Applied Studies of Social Science course. Contact Admissions and Evaluations Services before tegistering.
IDRL 201
Labour Unions
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study .
Prerequisite: None.
The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the role and purpose of labour unions in Canada. The course will provide information and a critical perspective about union aims, purposes, organization, context, impact, and the challenges facing unions. The course situates contemporary labour unions in a labour relations setting. It describes the institutional framework, relates theoretical issues with practical concerns, and encourages students to undertake their own investigations.
IDRL 304
Rights at Work: Grievance Arbitration
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Video component.
Prerequisite: None. IDRL 312 is strongly recommended but not required.
This course deals with the range of substantive and procedural issues covered in collective agreements, including discipline, sexual harassment, management rights, seniority, contracting out, maternity leave, scheduling of work, job classification, performance appraisal, and job evaluation. It is also a practical guide to making and handling grievances. The course will interest anyone dealing with collective agreements, from either the management or the union side.
IDRL 305
Collective Bargaining
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: None. IDRL 312 is strongly recommended but not required.
This course provides an introduction to collective bargaining as a regime established for rule-making in the unionized workplace, and as a broader social institution supported by social policy in Canada. It is designed to satisfy the needs of practitioners involved in collective bargaining, as well as students who simply want a better understanding of this important institution. It combines theoretical analysis with a practical look at the negotiation and composition of a collective agreement. The course provides students with an understanding of different approaches to bargaining, the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the technical aspects of the process, and an appreciation of the manner in which this institution is affected by changes in the workplace and society.
IDRL 307
Public Sector Labour Relations
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study. Audio component.
Prerequisite: None.
This course provides a critical examination of labour relations in the public sector in Canada that will allow the student to better understand and evaluate some of the complex, hotly debated, and often confusing issues surrounding employment and labour relations as they occur specifically in this sector. The course analyses theories that approach the public sector as a separate and distinct area of industrial relations.
IDRL 308
Occupational Health and Safety
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: None.
This course locates occupational health and safety issues in a labour relations framework. It examines the impact of changes in technology and the organization of work on work-related injury and illness. The course reviews the contrasting approaches to occupational health and safety and how they are related to the legal framework and influenced by scientific knowledge, politics, and economics.
IDRL 312
Industrial Relations: A Critical Introduction
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Grouped study.
Prerequisite: ADMN 233, ENGL 255 or PHIL 252 is recommended but not required for students new to university education or returning to it after a prolonged absence.
Precluded course: IDRL 312 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for IDRL 311.
This course is an introduction to the study of work, labour, and employment relations. It encompasses the nature of the employment relationship and its legal framework; the nature of collective bargaining and the politics of collective agreements; the management of industrial relations, trade unions, and the logic of collective action; and the influence of the state on employment relations.
IDRL 315
Women Organizing
3—Reading—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: IDRL 312.
It is now recognized that the contrasting experiences of women and men at work are at least as important as the familiar conflict between employers and employees. This reading course examines the experiences of women, within both work organizations and the labour movement, as they attempt to create a more equitable workplace, and it considers the issues these experiences pose for those working within industrial relations.
IDRL 317
Reengineering the Organization
3—Applied Studies
Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Video component.
Prerequisite: IDRL 312 is recommended but not required.
Reengineering became the buzzword of business during the 1990s. The word referred to a new approach to structuring and managing work that entailed the radical redesign of an organization's production processes and culture. This course submits "reengineering" to critical scrutiny.
IDRL 320
Labour Relations and the Law
3—Applied Studies
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: None. IDRL 312 is strongly recommended but not required.
This course develops a critical understanding of the role of law in labour relations. All substantive and procedural issues likely to affect trade unionists and managers are covered: organizing rights, the certification process, the transfer and termination of bargaining rights, the bargaining process, and industrial conflict. The course is intended primarily for trade unionists and managers whose work requires a thorough understanding of the law governing collective bargaining. It will also interest those who want to further their understanding of their collective agreement to more actively participate in their workplace.
IDRL 496
Comparative Labour Education
3— Reading—Applied Studies
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Professor approval.
This course examines labour education in five countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It discusses how labour education differs according to the different contexts in industrial relations and political economy. It concludes with an examination of the role of labour education in the context of the globalization of production.
IDRL 498
Directed Study in Industrial Relations
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Professor approval.
This course provides an opportunity for students to pursue an extended research project of their choice under the direction of a course professor. The course of study will normally include extensive library research and the production of a major paper.
IDRL 499
Doing Research in Organizations
3—Applied Studies*
*Courses can also be used to fulfill Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Delivery Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Professor approval.
This course requires students to identify, describe, analyse, and report on an issue or problem at their own workplace by drawing on the relevant literature. It may, for example, be an issue related to collective bargaining, the introduction of new technology, sexual harassment, employment equity, overtime working, worker motivation and productivity, seniority, discipline, or management rights. By the end of the course students must submit a report stating the problem or issue examined, setting out their analysis of the causes of the problem and their proposed remedies.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INFS)INFS 200
Accessing Information
3—Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized-study online. Video component.
Prerequisite: None.
INFS 200 is designed to broaden students' research skills. The course introduces the ways in which information is stored and organized electronically and the methods used to locate and retrieve this information. This course combines relevant history, theory, speculation on future development, and technical exercises.
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