📖Introduction

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

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📚About the Program

This joint major will focus and expand expertise where these two disciplines intersect. Students will gain insight into the languages and cultures of British Columbia and North America Indigenous people. The program provides in-depth understanding of at least one Indigenous language and develops skills related to language teaching and curriculum development. Students should plan their studies in consultation with both the Indigenous Studies and Linguistics advisors. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Lower Division Indigenous Studies Requirements
Students complete at least 15 units of lower division Indigenous studies courses including

both of

INDG 101 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)
INDG 201W - Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives on History (3)
and nine additional units in a 100 or 200 division course with significant Indigenous content, subject to department approval. Examples of these courses follow.

INDG 102 - Indigenous Academic Research (4)
INDG 110W - International Indigenous Lifewriting (4)
INDG 111 - Introduction to Participatory Indigenous Research Methods (3)
INDG 210 - Introduction to Indigenous Digital Media (3)
INDG 211 - Researching Residential Schools: An Analysis of RS in North America (3)
INDG 212 - Indigenous Perceptions of Landscape (3)
INDG 222 - Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies (3) ††
INDG 232 - Introduction to Ethnoecology in Indigenous Studies (3)
INDG 250 - Introduction to Indigenous Policy (3)
INDG 286 - Indigenous Peoples and British Columbia: An Introduction (3)
†† may be completed more than once when offered as a different topic

Lower Division Linguistics Requirements
Students complete at least 15 units of lower division linguistics courses including both of

LING 220 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)
LING 282W - Writing for Linguistics (3)
and nine additional 100 or 200 division LING and/or INLG units. Note that LING 282W is required for many upper division linguistics courses.

Subject to approval by the program advisor, other lower division courses that have Indigenous language content may be applied toward this program.

Upper Division Indigenous Studies Requirements
Students complete at least 21 units of upper division Indigenous studies courses including all of

INDG 301 - Issues in Applied Indigenous Studies Research (3)
INDG 401 - Indigenous Peoples and Public Policy (3)
INDG 402W - Discourses of Indigenous Peoples (3)
INDG 403 - Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World (3)
and the remaining nine units from

INDG 310 - Indigenous Film (3)
INDG 322 - Special Topics in Indigenous Studies (0) ††
INDG 325 - History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850 (4) † or HIST 325 - History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850 (4) †
INDG 326 - History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America Since 1850 (4) † or HIST 326 - History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America Since 1850 (4) †
INDG 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada (4) †
INDG 329 - Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives (3)
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany (3)
INDG 333 - Indigenous Ethnozoology (3)
INDG 353W - Indigenous Heritage Stewardship (3)
INDG 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors (4) † or ENGL 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors (4) †
INDG 363 - Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking (4)
INDG 383 - Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability (4)
INDG 410 - Elements of Indigenous Style: Indigenous Editing Practices (4)
INDG 419 - Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3) † or CRIM 419 - Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3) †
INDG 422 - Special Topics in Indigenous Studies (0) ††
INDG 429 - Indigenous Peoples and International Law (3) † or CRIM 429 - Indigenous Peoples and International Law (3) †
INDG 433 - Indigenous Environmental Justice and Activism (4)
INDG 442 - Directed Readings in Indigenous Studies (3)
INDG 443W - Aboriginal Peoples, History and the Law (4) † or HIST 443W - Aboriginal Peoples, History and the Law (4) †
INDG 447 - Directed Studies in Indigenous Studies (3)
INDG 462 - Indigenous Oral Testimony: Theory, Practice, Purpose, Community (4)
Other courses that have Indigenous content may be applied toward this program, subject to department approval.

† only one of the two courses may be used

†† may be completed more than once when offered as a different topic

Upper Division Linguistics Requirements
Students complete at least 21 units of upper division linguistics courses including two of

LING 321 - Phonology (3)
LING 322 - Syntax (3)
LING 323 - Morphology (3)
LING 324 - Semantics (3)
LING 330 - Phonetics (3)
and two of

INLG 433 - Indigenous Language Mentoring I (3)
INLG 434 - Indigenous Language Mentoring II (3)
LING 408 - Field Linguistics (3)
LING 430 - Aboriginal Languages of the Americas (3)
LING 431 - Language Structures I (3)
LING 432 - Language Structures II (3)
and nine additional upper division LING and/or INLG units. The following are recommended.

INLG 335 - Topics in Indigenous Language I (3) ††
INLG 435 - Topics in Indigenous Language II (3) ††
LING 309W - Sociolinguistics (3)
LING 350 - First Language Acquisition (3)
LING 360 - Introduction to Applied Linguistics (3)
Special topics and/or directed readings courses may be applied toward this program, subject to approval by the program advisor.

†† may be completed more than once when offered as a different topic

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🏫About Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. Known for its innovative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary education, SFU offers a broad range of programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, and health sciences. With a strong focus on research, community engagement, and experiential learning, SFU prepares students to tackle complex societal challenges and make a positive impact in their chosen fields. The university's stunning mountain-top campus provides an inspiring backdrop for academic exploration and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

933 RMB

Tuition fee:

34,644 CAD per year

103,932 CAD in total

Insurance is 868 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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