Indigenous Studies (INST) 368

Overview

The course begins by tracing developments in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans. Issues explored here include the diversity among and the elements common to First Nations societies; the religious beliefs of the first peoples; gender roles; relations among First Nations; and the causes of change in the organization of these societies over time. The course then traces the patterns of European-First Nations relations during the first three hundred years of continuous European involvement in the Americas. It also examines the impact of dealings with the Europeans on the social structure of various First Nations.

Outline

Unit 1: Canada in the First Nations Period

Unit 2: Enter Europeans

Unit 3: First Nations in a “British North America”

Evaluation

To receive credit for INST 368/HIST 368, you must successfully complete the two written assignments and the final exam, achieve a mark of at least 50 percent on the final examination, and obtain a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other materials

The course materials include a study guide and a student manual.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the INST 368 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form