Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University
Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University
Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS Indigenous Studies<br />
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INDG 6630H – Specialized field reading course<br />
This course is intended for students whose specialized field lies in areas other than Indigenous<br />
History (INDG 6605H) or Social and cultural issues in Indigenous Studies (INDG 6610H). Students<br />
will develop a course outline and comprehensive reading list with a faculty member. The course will<br />
be taken in the second term of the first year. This course is followed by INDG 6730H, the reading<br />
course preparation course for the field specialization comprehensive exam in a chosen field outside<br />
of INDG 6605H or INDG 6610H.<br />
SECOND YEAR COURSES<br />
INDG 6700 – Practicum field placement<br />
Students work with an Indigenous community or organization, with a focus on community or<br />
organizational needs. The practicum should be approximately 200 hours, either full-time (5 weeks)<br />
or part-time, 2 days per week and is normally carried out in the summer following the first year or in<br />
the first term of the second year of study. Practicums should be completed by the end of the second<br />
fall term. Required of all students.<br />
INDG 6701 – Dissertation research course<br />
This course is designed to support students in developing an appropriate plan to carry out research<br />
for their dissertation. Students work through the various stages of proposal development. Required<br />
of all students.<br />
Dissertation Proposal Examination<br />
Once students have developed their dissertation proposal and it has been approved by their<br />
supervisor and supervisory committee, it must be examined by the Dissertation Proposal Examination<br />
Committee. The Committee will determine whether the student has a viable research proposal and<br />
the potential for completion of the degree.<br />
INDG 6705H – Reading course in Indigenous Studies: history and politics for comprehensive<br />
examination<br />
INDG 6710H – Reading course in social and cultural issues for comprehensive examination<br />
INDG 6715H – Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io<br />
This experiential option requires students to participate in a significant Indigenous cultural<br />
experience such as apprenticing with an Elder for a substantial period of time. The course will entail<br />
students being supervised and examined by a Council of Elders. Students may be required to audit<br />
an undergraduate course in the Indigenous Studies department concurrently with the Bimaadiziwin/<br />
Atonhetseri:io option (e.g., INDG 2110 – Indigenous identity development; INDG 2200 – Iroquois<br />
culture; or INDG 3100 – Culture and community).<br />
INDG 6720H – Readings in Indigenous Studies<br />
This course is intended to assist students in preparing for the Core Comprehensive Examination.<br />
Students use the IS Ph.D. Core Comprehensive Exam Bibliography as a minimum basis for<br />
preparation. This class meets fortnightly. Required of all students.<br />
THIRD YEAR COURSE<br />
INDG 6800 – Dissertation<br />
Students are required to conduct original research and complete a Ph.D. dissertation that is<br />
judged to be a mature and original contribution to knowledge. A Ph.D. student must successfully<br />
defend her/his dissertation in an oral examination before a Dissertation Examining committee. The<br />
maximum time for completion of the Ph.D. degree is five years.<br />
Thesis Supervision<br />
Theses will be supervised by a Dissertation Supervisor selected from the Core Faculty and a<br />
Supervisory Committee.
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