Fall 2017 - FNST 286 D100
Indigenous Peoples and British Columbia: An Introduction (3)
Class Number: 8369
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Joyce Schneider
jschneid@sfu.ca; or c/o first_nations@sfu.ca
c/o 778-782-4774
Office: Saywell Hall, Room SWH TBA, Burnaby Campus
Office Hours: 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm, Thursdays, Burnaby Campus; or by appointment.
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Prerequisites:
Recommended: FNST 101.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Study of Indigenous peoples of BC and effects of historical and political processes on their livelihoods and homelands. Overview of indigeneity and connection to urbanization. Examines linguistic diversity and endangered state of BC First Nations languages; Indigenous ethnography; land rights movement; traditional cultural practices/beliefs; and social, educational and economic disparity. Students who have taken SA 286 previously may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
Delivered through a Tákem Nsnekwnúkw7a* pedagogy, this course will be an engagement with First Peoples’ approaches to being in harmony with *all my relations as the motivating factor behind knowledge seeking processes. We will come to know of the rich diversity of Nations in what is now known as British Columbia, through considering First Peoples’ relationships with their lands and helper beings, their protocols and responsibilities. We will do so in a manner that mitigates the ‘power of culture’ that tends to motivate investigations like these by focusing our attention on the processes, protocols and intentions of Indigenous pedagogies namely; story, reciprocity and respectful relationship building, among others. Utilizing an Indigenist paradigm, we will learn together through interpreting, comparing, contrasting and making connections in our survey of seminal reports, current research, stories and ethnographic resources. (v.24AUG17)
Grading
- Collaborations 40%
- Indigenist Auto Ethnography 20%
- Midterm I 20%
- Midterm II 20%
- Completion of all course work required to receive course grade.
- There is no final exam in FNST 286 (Fall 2017).
NOTES:
* To honour the values of oral traditions, electronic devices are not permitted during class time. *
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This page last updated: August 24, 2017.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
None
REQUIRED READING:
No text required - all reading and discussion materials related to the course will be made available through SFU CANVAS.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.
- 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.
- Remember to check the Student Information System (SIS) at the start of the term to reconfirm your classroom location(s).
- 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 - 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.
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9091. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
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
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