Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Indigenous Learning and Philosophy

Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 30,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 135

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 8,680 +

Int. Students: 1,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Indigenous Learning and Philosophy

Program Overview

Indigenous Learning is an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural department open to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. Borrowing from subjects including history, geography, anthropology and sociology, this program will examine societal structures and the ways the Indigenous population relates to mainstream populations in Canada.

Throughout our programs, we aim to enhance your awareness of Aboriginal life experiences, culture and political issues. We focus on the current reality of Aboriginal Peoples as opposed to the traditional, anthropological approach. While history is a component of your Indigenous Learning studies, it will be within the context of lived implications in order to challenge assumptions and mistaken understandings about Aboriginal Peoples.

As a student, you will learn 

  • Archival research
  • Census data analysis
  • Cultural awareness
  • Government record analysis
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Written and oral testimony and communications

Philosophy
While the pursuit of knowledge has evolved into specialized disciplines, philosophy continues to address the larger, fundamental questions underlying these disciplines such as "What is knowledge?", "What is truth?", "What is justice?". By studying philosophy, you will learn about the intellectual foundations of our society, but you will also develop critical thinking and problem solving skills that will enable you to re-examine society with an inquisitive mind and a discerning lens.

We will explore fundamental philosophical concepts, from Ancient Greek to the modern era, in order to understand contemporary thinking about ethics and justice in context. Our programs emphasize reasoning skills, oral debate, and writing proficiency with the balance of coursework dedicated to such philosophical topics as

  • Gender
  • Popular Culture
  • Paranormal
  • Love
  • Biomedical Ethics
  • Existentialism 
  • Environmental

You will graduate from our program with the ability to:

  • Analyze and interpret arguments
  • Justify beliefs with reference to standards of proof
  • Describe major philosophical trends
  • Apply a historical understanding to key philosophical questions
  • Identify theoretical assumptions 
  • Plan and conduct research that is accurate, thorough, and broadly based

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy

 Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
 Duration: 48 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 30,750

 Application Fee: CAD 135

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO 

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