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 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 2025-2026 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