Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies
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CSID – SUST 5002H – Research methods
This course will cover two related themes: an overview of the theory and practice of selected
research methodologies; and the ethical considerations of research within Canadian Studies and
Indigenous Studies and Sustainability Studies.
CSID 5101H – INDG 6603H – Graduate seminar in Indigenous thought
Indigenous scholars have become an important aspect of the intellectual landscape in Native
Studies and a few other disciplines. Over the last few decades, Indigenous scholarly writing has
emerged in a number of fields: politics, social theory, philosophy, history. This required course
examines this emerging literature.
CSID – HIST 5102H – INDG 6605H – The study of aboriginal peoples in Canada: History and
politics
This course examines the history of inter-cultural relations between Indigenous Peoples and the
larger society. Topics may include early contact, the fur trade, the development of colonial policy,
treaties, the reserve system, Indigenous decolonization movements, modern political dialogue for
constitutional renewal and issues of land claims and self-government.
CSID 5103H – INDG 6610H – Social & cultural issues in Indigenous studies
This course examines a wide range of social and contemporary issues as they affect Aboriginal
peoples in Canada including: contemporary revitalization of traditional Aboriginal culture, models
of Aboriginal community development, development of Aboriginal institutions in the areas of
education, health and social services, economic development, law, urbanization and cross-cultural
relations.
CSID-HIST 5118H – Themes in Canadian history
Covering a variety of new approaches and recent debates in the field, this course is designed to
give students a solid grounding in the broad sweep of Canadian history. Both disciplinary and
interdisciplinary debates animating the field will be explored. Examining key works, the course
will explore themes such as: labour and the working class; politics and the state; diplomacy and
business; society, race, culture and gender; and white-aboriginal relations.
CSID 5202H – Culture, literature & the arts: Canada and culture(s)
This course surveys some of the major scholarly approaches that have been used to investigate
and comprehend Canadian culture. Topics include high culture, popular culture, media, intellectual
traditions, civic culture, visual culture and cultural transgressions.
CSID 5301H – Policy, economy & society: approaches & contemporary issues.
This course explores the political economy tradition in Canada, and specifically the complex
relationship between the state, economy, society, politics, and culture. The course content will provide
essential grounding in the approaches, methods, and themes that have been critical to the ongoing
development of this Canadian tradition.
CSID 5401H – Environment & heritage: knowledge, society & the environment
This course examines the significance of scientific and other forms of knowledge, with reference to
the environment and sustainability. It draws from the history and philosophy of science, science and
technology studies, environmental history, political science, political ecology, postcolonial inquiry,
and environmental justice. It focuses on these ideas in the Canadian context.
CSID 5501H – Identities: the Canadian body & the body politic
The course directly addresses a wave of identity politics and its controversial place even within
seemingly identity-based movements. Readings on gender, queer theory and politics, disability, aging,
and race will come from sociology and political science as well as cultural, literary and film studies.
CSID 5701H – Women & gender relations
This course explores the scholarly interpretations, debates, and theories that have shaped our
understanding of women and gender in the Canadian and North American context. The historical
and social construction of gender identity, culture, and sexualities are explored, and topics such as
work, reproduction, ‘race, ’ colonialism, political engagement and social movements.
CSID 5990, 5990H – Directed study
A written justification, course outline and approval of the Graduate Program Director are required
to take the course.