Impacts of Colonization Past and Present

Course code GLDU 1203

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

The goal of this course is to explore the key factors of colonialism that have led to the high rates of incarceration of Indigenous people in the Canadian Judicial System.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Colonial history in Canada
    Ongoing impact of colonization
    Institutions of colonization
    Similarities between past and current institutions
    Moving forward: decolonization and reconciliation

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR will be assessed by the Department using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, self-assessment, and/or external evaluation.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.