BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

HIST-236 - History of Secwepemc (Shuswap People) - 3.00 Credits

HIST-236 - History of Secwepemc (Shuswap People) - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course is designed to provide insight to the Secwepemc people's history and culture. Students will study the lifestyle of the Secwepemc prior to contact with European cultures, and they will follow the events that progressed to the current status of the Secwepemc peoples.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Prerequisites : HIST 110, or permission of instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 Per Week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
  • indicate an understanding of the world of the Secwepemc peoples;

  • discuss the historic importance of the Secwepemc peoples;

  • begin to recognize the similarities as well as the differences between the Secwepemc peoples and the European settlers who arrived in the 1800s;

  • read, analyze, and interpret various events and themes in Secwepemc peoples history;

  • possess a broad overview of Secwepemc history; and

  • communicate thoughts clearly and concisely in essay and verbal formats.
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