Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - FNST 201W D100

Canadian Aboriginal Peoples' Perspectives on History (3)

Class Number: 4720

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 8, 2017
    Fri, 11:59–11:59 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of fact and ideology in history and historic events involving contact between Aboriginal and European peoples. The course will also address questions of research methodologies in studying Aboriginal/European relations, such as the evaluation of oral history and written ethnohistoric sources. An additional focus will be on gender as it influences perspectives. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

Grading

  • Regular attendance and participation 10%
  • 2 critical reading worksheets (submit 2 of a possible 3) 20%
  • Compare and contrast short essay (4 pages) 20%
  • Research paper (analyzing primary sources) (6-8 pages); includes submission of a paper proposal before the writing of the paper 30%
  • Final Exam (take-home) 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

NONE.

REQUIRED READING:

The Diary of Abraham Ulrikab: Text and Context
by Alootook Ipellie (Foreword), Hartmut Lutz (Editor)
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press (Sept. 1 2005)
ISBN: 978-0776606026

Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
by Linda Tuhiwai Smith (Author)
Publisher: Zed Books (May 15 2012)
ISBN: 978-1848139503

Additional readings on SFU CANVAS and on SFU Library Reserve.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

  1. Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability. 
  2. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities at 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca.
  3. Remember to check the Student Information System (SIS) at the start of the term to reconfirm your classroom location(s).
  4. All students are expected to read and understand SFU policies with regard to academic honesty and student conduct (S10).
    These policies are available at: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html
  5. On occasion, announcements will be sent from first_nations@sfu.ca to your SFU Connect email.


Department of First Nations Studies- Contact Info:
Webpage: www.sfu.ca/fns.
Phone: 778-782-4774
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9091. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
Academic Advisor's Office: SWH 9089.


For general information, program information, academic advising (appointment or program check-up; enrollment assistance*): Please email first_nations@sfu.ca.

* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU  Connect (@sfu.ca) email and remember to include your SFU Student ID number in your email. Thank you.


Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS