Course outlines
Please find current course outlines listed below. Past course outlines can be found here.
Summer 2026
LS 812: Science and Human Values (Indigenous Ways of Knowing Science)
Eldon Yellowhorn | Wed 6:30 PM – 9:20 PM | Online
This course will deal with issues surrounding the nature of the scientific attitude, the growth of scientific knowledge and the impact of scientific and technological change. Specific attention will be given to the value implications of science and technology in relation to other forms of human understanding and experience.
LS 829: Directed Study
Please note: LS 829 - Directed Study provides an opportunity for individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty members. If you are interested in taking a directed study course please contact our Graduate Program Chair, Emily O'Brien. No more than two such offerings may count toward the GLS master of arts degree.
LS 998: MA Extended Essays
Students will present two of their essays for formal examination in order to satisfy the Simon Fraser University requirements for a master's degree. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
LS 999: MA Project
This course is for students choosing to satisfy part of the requirements for an MA in liberal studies by presenting a project for formal examination. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.