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Critical and Creative Perspectives on Community Based Research (CBR): An Advanced Seminar

Explores how research is conducted and mobilized by marginalized communities as a form of resistance, knowledge production and social change. Examines the foundations of empirical research, the role of the university as a site of research activity and the ethics and methods of community-based research. Informed by examples of grassroots research projects from Black, Indigenous and racialized communities locally, nationally and globally. In this course, students engage in community-based and participatory action research projects with community partners. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Enrolment is by application. Detailed application instructions available on the CEL website. There are 3 enrolment application options: Apply to an in-person placement (positions posted on the CEL website) Apply to a virtual placement Apply to the course without a placement Placement positions will be posted on the CEL website by June 1. The application period is June 1 - July 15. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and match meetings will be held between June 1 - August 31.