Introduction to Indigenous World Views - COSW 1005

This course introduces students to the distinct pre-contact world views of First Nations and Inuit, and the later world view of the Metis of North America. Students will examine the territories, stories, and contributions that these original cultures created through their relationship with their unique environments. Students will explore the common issues that Indigenous peoples around the world face in their history, geography, politics, economics, education, and culture. The course will also reflect on the intersection of Indigenous world views and cultures with dominant Western world views and cultures.

Note: Restricted to Community Support Worker, Settlement Studies, Disability Studies and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton

Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
41010 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
41014 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
41011 AS02 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
41012 AS03 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
11069 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
11071 AS02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
11072 AS03 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton

Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
41013 HS03 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
11070 HS03 Yes

This is an in-page alert component.


This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $740.50 $1,235.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $45 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $740.50 $2,237.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $45 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Have a question about the Introduction to Indigenous World Views course?