Settler Colonialism
History · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offering schedule: contact department
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This seminar course examines the history of settler colonialism, primarily in the North American context. It unpacks the concept of settler colonialism from a theoretical perspective, and samples recent historical scholarship on relations between settlers and Indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States. The course addresses the historical processes and structures that aimed to dispossess and eliminate Indigenous nations while at the same time building new settler societies at the local and national levels. Topics may include, sovereignty claims, warfare, land tenure, legal status, and assimilation. Students engage in primary source analysis related to the course content.
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-4105.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.