Year 1 Course Descriptions

Fall

Communications I - ENL1813G

Communication is a transferrable skill for people from all walks of life. Regardless of the situation, communication brings us all together and enhances the way we navigate life. From writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information and more, students will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen their communication skills to use for the rest of their academic, professional, and personal lives.

Contemporary Inuit Issues I - SSC0090

Over the past forty years, Inuit have created a variety of organizations with the goal of regaining and maintaining control over their lives. From learning the history of Canadian legislation and policy to evaluating current issues concerning Inuit rights, and everything in between, students will come to understand the importance and differing qualities of both Inuit and government organizations.

Introduction to Computers - DAT6109

Computer skills are considered to be a very important asset within the academic or workplace environment. Throughout this course, students will learn basic computer concepts using Mac OS. These skills will help students navigate their next chapter and allow them to produce efficient and quality work for years to come.

Inuit cultural studies I – SSC0088

Culture has been proven to enhance our quality of life and overall well-being. In many cases, we must return to our culture to understand our sense of self. Throughout this course, students will be encouraged to come home to themselves by connecting to their own cultural heritage and proudly sharing it with other Canadians.

Inuit History I - HIS6100

Students oftentimes wonder about the history of their people. Over the course of history, Inuit culture and society has changed due to its encounter with non-Inuit people (Qallunaat). From discovering the processes archaeologists use to develop theories of the past to examining the Inuit response to early interaction with Qallunaat, students will come to fully appreciate the complex history of their ancestors by the end of this course.

Inuktitut I (Saavittut) - LAN0023

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, students will learn the basics of the language to use in their everyday lives.

Inuktitut II (Kisaqtut) - LAN0024

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, students will build intermediate skills to use in their everyday lives.

Inuktitut III (Tulaktut) - LAN0025

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, they will be able to confidently integrate these skills in their everyday life.

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement I - SSC0091

The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) signed in 1993 was a watershed event in the Inuit struggle to regain control of their lives and their lands. Not only will this course provide students with the background information of this complex agreement, it will focus on the provisions of the NLCA that guarantee Inuit have a role in the management of land and resources in Nunavut.

Winter

Communications II - ENL1823G

Communication is a transferable skill for people from all walks of life. Regardless of the situation, communication brings us all together and enhances the way we navigate life. From writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information and more, students will have the opportunity to build on their skills from Communications I to use for the rest of their academic, professional, and personal life.

Contemporary Inuit Issues II - SSC0093

Aboriginal representation in the national and international political context directly correlated to cultural survival and social well-being of the Inuit people. Inuit-run organizations are making necessary contributions to legislation at the community level. At NS, we are interested in knowing how this applies to students’ lived experiences. In this course, students will have the opportunity to bring their personal interests forward while identifying the most appropriate planning processes to employ in order to achieve their communities' social development goals.

Inuit cultural studies II - SSC0089

Culture has been proven to enhance our quality of life and overall well-being. In many cases, we must return to our culture to understand our sense of self. Throughout this course, students will be encouraged to build on the cultural performing skills they learned in Inuit Cultural Studies I as they plan and implement a ten-day trip abroad to share their culture and history with another Indigenous group in another country.

Inuit History II - HIS6101

Students oftentimes wonder about the history of their people. Over the course of history, Inuit culture and society has changed due to its encounter with non-Inuit people (Qallunaat). In this course, students will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the information they learned in Inuit History I by exploring the early stages of outsiders coming into the North—from explorers to traders and everything in between.

Inuit-Government Relations - SSC6103

The implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) is one of the central initiatives in Inuit society today. From examining negotiation strategies to learning about the creation of Inuit political organizations, students will surely become well versed in the political relationship between the Canadian government and the Inuit people by the end of this course.

Inuktitut I (Saavittut) - LAN0023

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, students will learn the basics of the language to use in their everyday lives.

Inuktitut II (Kisaqtut) - LAN0024

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, students will learn the basics of the language to use in their everyday lives.

Inuktitut III (Tulaktut) - LAN0025

Language is an important factor when considering the expression of culture. This course will offer students a hands-on experience and empower them to speak the language of their culture with pride. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a wide variety of subjects in Inuktitut, students will learn the basics of the language to use in their everyday lives.

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement II - SSC0092

The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) signed in 1993 was a watershed event in the Inuit struggle to regain control of their lives and their lands. In this course, students will be encouraged to build upon their knowledge from Nunavut Land Claims Agreement I by engaging with articles of the NLCA.