CINT 922 - Introduction to Indigenous Worldviews
Course Description
An introduction to Indigenous worldviews in Canada with reference to Indigenous worldviews globally. Students will be introduced to Indigenous perspectives, values and spirituality. It includes an exploration of what constitutes "valid" knowledge, how knowledge shapes identity and how it influences the lives of Indigenous Peoples today. The role of worldviews as the basis of social justice and transformative change with the message that Indigenous knowledges can be of value to all people of the world.Notes
This course is fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Note for Intensive sections only: Please refer to the "Location" in the sections details to determine modality, Online or Downtown (Downtown delivery indicates the course will be on-campus at TMU). Intensive section(s) of this course, scheduled for delivery over a 5 day period, will require students to be in class throughout each day, and may include additional asynchronous components, recorded material, group work, etc. More details will be included in your course outline, available on the first day of class.
Relevant Programs
- Community Engagement, Leadership, and Development : Electives (select 2)
- Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences : Required Courses