ABS 201Y1 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies

An introduction to Canadian Aboriginal Studies and the Aboriginal world view, including language, culture, history, politics, economics, sociology, science. There is a focus on critical thinking, the introduction of new perspectives, and community context. This is a Social Science or Humanities Course.

Instructor: Professor Erica Neegan

Times and Days of course: May 12, 2011 to August 30, 2011. Lectures Tues and Thurs 10-12 KP 108 Tutorials Tues and Thurs 12-1 KP 113

ABS341H1 North American Indigenous Theatre

An introduction to the evolution of Indigenous theatre in North America, examining traditional oratory, ceremony, community, responsibility, and social construct and their impact on current Indigenous theatre. Prerequisite: 300Y1 or ABS301Y1 or ABS331H1 or DRM 100Y1.

Instructor: Professor Jill Carter

Times and Days of course: June 28, 2011 to August 30, 2011. Lectures Tues and Thurs 6-9 SS 2101 No tutorials

ABS302H1 Aboriginal Representation in the Mass Media and Society

An introduction to basic techniques for evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the construction of 'Nativeness' as it is communicated through film, television, and other media. Examination of racial stereotypers and the role of mass communication in perpetuating and challenging stereotypes, cultural appropriation, Aboriginal media production, impact of media portrayal of Aboriginal peoples. Prerequisite: ABS 201Y. This is a Social Science or Humanities course.

Instructors: Professors Jill Carter & Erica Neegan

Times and Days of course: Lectures Mon and Wed 3-6 KP113 No tutorials