COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will introduce students to key sociological concepts. Inuit and non-Inuit cultures will
be contrasted and compared from a sociological perspective. The impact of the historical
relationship between Inuit and non-Inuit people on Inuit social structures, processes, and the
health of families and communities are explored. This course will provide students with an
opportunity to explore aspects of Inuit culture, especially as it relates to the structure and function
of communities in Nunavut. Topics include the development of social structures, families and
communities.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the general concepts and terms of sociology.
2. Identify the elements of culture - both "culture" in general and the Inuit culture in
specific.
3. Discuss institutions such as family, religion, politics, law and education in general terms
and then specifically as these relate to the Inuit culture.
4. Discuss the importance of concepts such as communities and families to the Inuit, and
trace the changes that have occurred over time.
5. Examine the relationship of cultural background to health and illness beliefs and
practices.
6. Compare concepts of traditional Inuit and "southern" health and illness practices and
beliefs.
7. Examine some of the social and health issues in Nunavut that have resulted from contact
with the "southern" culture.
8. Speculate on the future, looking at the vision of the Nunavut government with regards to
health, social and cultural issues.
Web pages from other courses taught using this model:
PARTICIPANTS' WEB-BASED RESOURCES |
Deena Ootoovak |
apea Sowdluapik |
Sipporah Peterloosie |
Annie Ekho Quirke (53.100-N)|
From: Previous course: Lori Flinders |
MID-TERM QUIZ QUESTIONS