INST-240 - Indigenous Philosophy, A World View Perspective - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course will introduce students to the diverse cultural perspectives about the various philosophical world views reflective of indigenous nations on a local, national, and global perspective.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course, students should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
the major areas of Indigenous philosophy and understand an academic approach to the study of an Indigenous world view perspective;
knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and research studies appropriate to the field of comparative world view religions;
be able to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and understand such phenomena as an Indigenous world view perspective; evolutionary theory;
Indigenous thought, beliefs, values, and cultural customs;
Indigenous sports, science and technology; Indigenous political ideologies; Indigenous art, music, drama, and dance; and myths and legends;
an increased facility for understanding an Indigenous world view perspective and its distinctiveness; and
combine First Nations values, ideals and learning in order to produce a First Nations perspective needed to relate this Indigenous world view to daily demands and experience.
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Text and Materials:
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Weekly class handouts will be provided
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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