IGS_O 501 (1-12) Interdisciplinary Topics in Research Methods and Analysis
Graduate-level research and writing, focusing on the transition to graduate genres, writing processes, and professional stance. Practice-based and intended for students from any discipline in their first 2 years of graduate study. Credit will only be granted for one of CORH 506 or IGS 506.
This seminar-based course prepares graduate students to excel in their academic, professional and scholarly pursuits by engaging topics related to professionalism and scholarly communication. May be offered for 1, 2 or 3 credits; program requirements for the IGS MA, MSc and PhD programs require completion of 3 credits in total. Restricted to students in the IGS MA, MSc, or PhD program. Pass/Fail.
Theoretical background on Indigenous Knowledges and Indigenist research. Focuses on a range of strategies and principles for research on or through Indigenous languages and culture. Restricted to students in the Indigenous Knowledges Theme.
Theory and methodologies for understanding urban and regional studies. Topics include urban, regional and rural policy issues.
Introduction to the challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary sustainability research, including problem framing, research methods and socio-ecological applications from contributing disciplines.
Exploration of opportunities and constraints to translating interdisciplinary sustainability research into effective social action. Approaches to implementing sustainability to be considered include: political and legal frameworks; federal and provincial policy forums; corporate social responsibility; First Nations environmental stewardship challenges; and sustainability in education and the arts.
Will provide the necessary theoretical background on Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). Students will learn about a range of strategies and principles of CPBR; advantages and limitations of this approach; skills necessary for participating effectively in CBPR projects.
Examination of conceptual approaches to Global Studies.
Introduction to interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to the field of Global Studies.
Frameworks of governance systems and public policy. [0-0-3]
Exploration of the complex relations between power, knowledge and ideas.
Utilizing social theory to analyze conflict and inequality. [0-0-3]
Explores selected problems and issues in the theory and practice of historical work. Credit will be granted for only one of IGS 592 or HIST 492. Equivalency: HIST 492
An examination and close reading of global issues drawing on ethnography and postcolonial theory. [0-0-3]
Engage in current and shifting discussions, theories, and praxis related to justice-oriented research and community initiatives for social change. The power of voice, representation, and systemic transformation will be key aspects of this course, in addition to community-led and self-determined initiatives. Credit will be granted for only one of IGS 596 or IGS 550D. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: IGS 586.
Research project engaging Indigenous communities and/or knowledge systems. Restricted to students in the Indigenous Knowledges Theme. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]
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