Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse. English 100 focuses on expository writing.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

In this course students will learn about practical techniques of language documentation; the connection between language and culture; the use of archives in creating new language curriculum incorporating traditional stories, ecological knowledge, and/or family histories; and the techniques being

This course introduces the theory behind mass media communication. Students will explore successful communication strategies and develop the theoretical foundation needed to understand mass media communication and to conduct effective communications research in the real world.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

This course examines the processes operating at the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere and oceans, and of their roles in structuring northern ecosystems, as well as the impacts of climate change on northern landscapes and their human inhabitants.

This course critically examines the human environment and experience of the Circumpolar North. Students gain a solid understanding of the social and cultural context of the Circumpolar World and of the factors that shaped its present-day social and political composition.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

Governance is a concept and a suite of practices that can benefit from a critical examination from multiple perspectives. This course employs a northern Indigenous lens to expand and deepen students' understanding of governance and treaty-making.

Course topics vary each term. Consult the B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences course schedule for current sections and descriptions, or contact the ENCS Program Advisor for more information (kaitken@yukonu.ca).