Fall 2018 - FNST 322 D100
Special Topics in First Nations Studies
Class Number: 6464
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
June Scudeler
jscudele@sfu.ca
Office: TBA
Office Hours: 11:00am-12:00pm
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Prerequisites:
Will vary according to the topic.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Variable units 3, 4, 5.
COURSE DETAILS:
Cree poet and scholar Billy-Ray Belcourt asks, “what are the objects of queer and trans Indigenous or two-spirit critique? . . . queer Indigenous theory is also in a state of flux; it is at the end of one object world and at the door of another.” Similarly, are feminism or masculinity useful or appropriate concepts for Indigenous studies? Are different ideas or ways of thinking needed to open new theoretical doors? We will be analyzing a variety of genres—film, short stories, young adult fiction, novels, critical essays, and poetry —by Indigenous creators from across Turtle Island to understand Indigenous ideas of gender.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
4 units in 1187
Grading
- Regular Attendance and Participation 15%
- 1 Response paper (4 pages) 20%
- Presentation (4 pages) 20%
- Paper Proposal (3 pages) 15%
- Final Paper (10 pages) 30%
NOTES:
A Note on Difficult Discussion and Emotional Subjects:
This course deals with a number of challenging and emotionally-charged issues, and some students may find the content unexpectedly stressful, especially around the discussion of ongoing colonization. Readings and films may include violence, including sexual violence. Please contact me if you have concerns about course content.
REQUIREMENTS:
FNST 101 or FNST 201W.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Benaway, Gwen. Passage
ISBN: 9781928120087
Chrystos, Not Vanishing (out of print, available on Canvas)
McKegney, Sam. Masculindians: Conversations About Indigenous Manhood
ISBN: 9780887557620
Power, Susan. Roofwalker
ISBN: 978-1571310415
Roanhorse, Rebecca. Trail of Lightning
ISBN: 9781534413498
Whitehead, Joshua. Jonny Appleseed
ISBN: 9781551527253
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 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 fnstmgr@sfu.ca.
* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU Mail (@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