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Approved Courses List (ACL)
Asian Migrations in a Global Context - Asian Migrations in a Global Context
ACAM 390A
keyboard_arrow_downTranspacific, migratory and socio-cultural connections of Asian migrations in a global context. Prerequisite: Minimum 2nd year standing, 3rd year standing recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | In-Person | Lecture | M, T, W, Th, F | 10:00 - 13:00 | Yu, Henry |
Literature Majors Seminar
ENGL 490
keyboard_arrow_downRequired of all Literature Majors. Restricted to fourth-year English Majors in Literature and Language and Literature. See Department website (www.english.ubc.ca) for seminar topics. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 921 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W | 12:00 - 14:00 | Te Punga Somerville, Alice |
Introduction to a Salish Language I - Introduction to a Salish Language I
FNEL 101A
keyboard_arrow_downEmphasis on accurate pronunciation, conversation, basic grammatical structures and listening and literacy skills, and the study of oral traditions in their cultural context. No prior knowledge of the language is assumed. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 16:30 - 18:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsCampbell, Fiona | Grant, Larry |
Introduction to a Salish Language II - Introduction to a Salish Language II
FNEL 102A
keyboard_arrow_downContinued focus on the diverse range of language learning skills that advance competency in conversational fluency, pronunciation, comprehension, vocabulary, oral traditions, literacy, grammatical understanding, and the cultural contextualization of language use. Prerequisite must be in same language. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: FNEL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 16:30 - 18:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsCampbell, Fiona | Grant, Larry |
Introduction to Endangered Language Documentation and Revitalization
FNEL 180
keyboard_arrow_downFoundational concepts in the critical study of cultural, historical, social, and political factors that impact language loss, retention, and revival. Introducing strategies and practical methodologies for collaborative, interdisciplinary, community-based documentation and revitalization projects for First Nations and Indigenous languages. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 1 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Galla, Candace |
Introduction to an Indigenous Language I - Introduction to an Indigenous Language I
FNEL 191A
keyboard_arrow_downEmphasis on accurate pronunciation, conversation, basic grammatical structures, listening and literacy skills, and the study of oral traditions in their cultural context. No prior knowledge of this language is assumed. Not offered every year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | In-Person | Seminar | M, T, W, Th, F | 17:00 - 20:00 | Point Bassett, Grace |
Intermediate Salish Language I - Intermediate Salish Language I
FNEL 201A
keyboard_arrow_downEmphasis on increasing fluency in conversational ability, enhancing pronunciation and comprehension skills, expanding vocabulary, extending literacy and grammatical understanding, and further study of oral traditions in their cultural context. Prerequisite must be in same language. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: FNEL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W | 16:30 - 18:00 | Point Bassett, Grace |
Intermediate Salish Language II - Intermediate Salish Language II
FNEL 202A
keyboard_arrow_downContinued focus on the diverse range of language learning skills that advance competency in conversational fluency, pronunciation, comprehension, vocabulary, oral traditions, literacy, grammatical understanding, and the cultural contextualization of language use. Prerequisite must be in same language. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: FNEL 201.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W | 16:30 - 18:00 | Point Bassett, Grace |
Advanced Salish Language I - Advanced hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
FNEL 301A
keyboard_arrow_downEmphasis on advanced comprehension and production skills. Extended focus on skills in oral traditions, transcription, literacy, and on deepening the understanding of grammatical structures and dialectal variation. Not offered every year. Prerequisite must be in same language. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: FNEL 202.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | (, w, T, Th | 18:30 - 21:30 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsCampbell, Jill | Shaw, Patricia A. |
Technologies for Endangered Language Documentation and Revitalization
FNEL 380
keyboard_arrow_downDigital tools for endangered language documentation, conservation, and revitalization. Overview of best practices, introduction to community engagement and capacity-building, protocols and ethics, project design, cultural context, orthographies, use of audio, video and still photography, data management, archiving and web publishing. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W | 09:30 - 11:00 | Perley, Bernard |
Biocultural Diversity: Language, Community, and Environment
FNEL 381
keyboard_arrow_downCritical exploration of the links between linguistic, biological and cultural diversity; including connections with linguistic relativity, linguistic identity, language and place; and strategies for collective, interdisciplinary action to promote and support the protection of languages, cultures, and the environment. Restricted to Undergraduate Students.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 11:00 - 14:00 | Sherpa, Pasang |
Directed Research in First Nations Languages - RSRCH FRST NAT L
FNEL 448A
keyboard_arrow_downSupervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Agreement of Supervisor and approval of Director of the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_101 | 2 | In-Person | Independent Study | T | 11:00 - 14:00 | Sherpa, Pasang |
Directed Research in First Nations Languages - RSRCH FRST NAT L
FNEL 448B
keyboard_arrow_downSupervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Agreement of Supervisor and approval of Director of the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B_101 | 2 | In-Person | Independent Study | W | 11:00 - 14:00 | Rosenblum, Daisy |
Directed Research in First Nations Languages - RSRCH FRST NAT L
FNEL 448K
keyboard_arrow_downSupervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Agreement of Supervisor and approval of Director of the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K_101 | 1 | In-Person | Independent Study | M, W | 09:30 - 11:00 | Perley, Bernard |
Endangered Language Documentation and Revitalization - Endangered Language Documentation and Revitalization
FNEL 480A
keyboard_arrow_downCritical study of the historical, social, cultural, political, and economic factors impacting on language loss, retention, and revival. Research on and application of methodologies for collaborative, trans-disciplinary, community-based documentation and revitalization of BC's Indigenous linguistic heritage. Restricted to Undergraduate Students This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | Online | Seminar | M, T, W, Th, F | 09:00 - 12:30 | Galla, Candace |
Heritage Resources in Endangered First Nations Language Revitalization
FNEL 481
keyboard_arrow_downExamines the complementary and intersecting roles of libraries, archives, and museums in collections acquisition, development, curation, preservation, and access traditions pertaining to First Nations languages, to explore how each can contribute to endangered language and cultural heritage sustainability. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. Prerequisite must be in same language. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of FNEL 180, FNEL 281, FNEL 282. or permission of the instructor.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 11:00 - 14:00 | Rosenblum, Daisy |
Indigenous Foundations - Indigenous Foundations
FNIS 100A
keyboard_arrow_downThe historical, cultural, political, economic and legal issues that inform the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada, examined from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives. Credit will be granted for only one of FNIS 100, FNSP 100, or FNSP 200. Restricted to Undergraduate Students.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 14:00 - 15:30 | Justice, Daniel |
Indigenous Politics and Self-Determination
FNIS 210
keyboard_arrow_downThe cultural, historical, political, economic, and gender dynamics that structure the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the state in Canada; Indigenous self-determination struggles in relation to constitutional recognition, self-government, land claims, and economic development. Credit will be granted for only one of FNSP 200, FNIS 210, or FNSP 210. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. Recommended pre-requisite: FNIS 100.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Logan, Tricia |
Representation and Indigenous Cultural Politics
FNIS 220
keyboard_arrow_downRepresentation, identity, and cultural politics through Indigenous literature, film, and the visual arts; the relationship between these sites of cultural production and the self-determination struggles of Indigenous peoples. Credit will be granted for only one of FNSP 200, FNIS 220, or FNSP 220. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. Recommended pre-requisite: FNIS 100
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Callison, Candis |
Writing First Nations
FNIS 300
keyboard_arrow_downwriting-intensive course examining approaches to writing Indigenous research: Representation & the Other; Indigenous critiques of research & representation; Indigenous, feminist and cultural studies approaches to writing ethnography, oral history, and related research methods. Credit will be granted for only one of FNIS 300 or FNSP 300. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Either (a) one of FNIS 210, FNIS 220 or (b) one of FNSP 210, FNSP 220. Equivalency: FNSP 300.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Online | Seminar | M, W | 14:00 - 15:30 | Koostachin, Jules |
Critical Indigenous Theory Seminar
FNIS 310
keyboard_arrow_downAdapting and integrating current conceptual paradigms in the humanities, social sciences, performing arts, and Indigenous studies into approaches in First Nations/Indigenous Studies, including identity construction, political and cultural self-determination, representation, essentialism/authenticity, ethics, and decolonization. Credit will be granted for only one of FNIS 310 or FNSP 310. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Either (a) FNSP 200 or (b) all of FNIS 210, FNIS 220 or (c) all of FNSP 210, FNSP 220.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Coulthard, Glen |
Critical Indigenous Methodologies and Ethics
FNIS 320
keyboard_arrow_downResponsible and community-based research from a critical Indigenous perspective; methods for identifying and assessing research materials, critical analysis, oral history/qualitative research interviewing and analysis, and research ethics in the design and implementation of community-based student research projects. Credit will be granted for only one of FNIS 320 or FNSP 320. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Either (a) FNIS 310 or (b) FNSP 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 11:00 - 14:00 | Gaertner, David |
Practicum/Advanced Research Seminar
FNIS 400
keyboard_arrow_downApplied research/community oriented project designed and implemented in collaboration with student, faculty and Aboriginal community organization. Emphasis on examining ethical issues and developing culturally respectful and academically rigorous forms of research. Credit will be granted for only one of FNIS 400 or FNSP 400. Restricted to Majors in First Nations and Indigenous Studies. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of FNIS 310, FNIS 320 or (b) all of FNSP 310, FNSP 320. Students must pass FNIS 320 or FNSP 320 with a B- or higher or request program approval. Equivalency: FNSP 400.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | In-Person | Experiential | W | 11:00 - 14:00 | Gaertner, David | |||
| D01 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | M | 14:00 - 15:00 | Gaertner, David |
Special Topics - Special Topics
FNIS 401R
keyboard_arrow_downTopics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website: http://fnsp.arts.ubc.ca. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. Prerequisite: One of FNIS 100, FNSP 200, FNIS 210, FNSP 210, FNIS 220, FNSP 220.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R_101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Logan, Tricia |
Indigenous New Media
FNIS 454
keyboard_arrow_downNew media and digital storytelling works designed and implemented by Indigenous artists, authors, and programmers. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of FNIS 100, FNSP 200, FNIS 210, FNSP 210, FNIS 220, FNSP 220.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 11:00 - 14:00 | Gaertner, David |
Indigenous Two-Spirit and Queer Studies
FNIS 456
keyboard_arrow_downCultural contexts, scholarship, literature, and artistic expressions of Queer, LGBTI, and Two-Spirited Indigenous people, both as an academic area of study and as lived experience and relationship. Restricted to Undergraduate Students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of FNIS 100, FNIS 210, FNIS 220, FNSP 200, FNSP 210, FNSP 220.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Justice, Daniel |
Special Topics - Special Topics
FNIS 501F
keyboard_arrow_downThis course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F_101 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 11:00 - 14:00 | Gaertner, David |
Special Topics - Special Topics
FNIS 501Q
keyboard_arrow_downThis course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q_101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Justice, Daniel |
Special Topics - Special Topics
FNIS 501R
keyboard_arrow_downThis course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R_101 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Logan, Tricia |
Intersectional Approaches to Thinking Gender
GRSJ 300
keyboard_arrow_downInterdisciplinary exploration of the multiple intersections between gender and (neo)colonialism, racism, poverty, ableism, and heterosexism in a globalized world; historical and cross-cultural aspects, and the social construction of sex and gender, masculinity and femininity.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Machado, Isabel |
Topics in History - Maritime and Oceanic Histories
HIST 390B
keyboard_arrow_downTopics will vary from year to year. Consult the program website https://history.ubc.ca/courses/ for more information. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B_951 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 14:00 | Thrush, Coll |
Revolution and Resistance in the Third World
HIST 460
keyboard_arrow_downRevolutionary movements in the Third World during the second half of the twentieth century; the radicalisation of anticolonial nationalism; the impact of anticolonial radicalism in the developed world; the decline of Marxism as a revolutionary inspiration.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 921 | Online | Lecture | W | 11:00 - 14:00 | Byrne, Jeffrey |
Contemporary Political Theory - Contemporary Political Theory
POLI 341A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics may include freedom, colonialism, capitalism, Critical Theory and ideology, power and knowledge, social justice, rationalism, gender and identity politics, and the political. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_921 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Sultan, Nazmul |