JPA461H1F L0101
Graduate Course Code: POL2361H1F L0101
Globalization and Indigenous Politics
Themes
Explores the intersections of globalization and indigenous politics and introduces students to critical considerations of globalization from the perspective of indigenous peoples. Investigates the dominant economic paradigm as the historical outcome of colonization and examines political alternatives and challenges that various indigenous struggles embody and embrace. Issues explored in the course include impacts of globalization on indigenous peoples, international indigenous organizing, democratization and political participation, human rights, contested sovereignties and indigenous social movements. Examines indigenous communities as heterogeneous locations where not only impacts of globalization but forms of engagement and resistance take various forms. (Given by Department of Political Science and Aboriginal Studies Program)
Texts
Engle, Karen. The Elusive Promise of Indigenous Development. Rights, Culture, Strategy (2010) and selected readings.
Format and Requirements
One two-hour seminar per week. Course requirements TBA.
Preparation
Studies in Indigenous/Aboriginal politics or law; studies in globalization.
Prerequisites
POL201Y1 OR permission of the instructor.