Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - FNST 222 E100

Selected Topics in First Nations Studies (3)

Introduction to Public Policy

Class Number: 13194

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2018
    Sat, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Vary according to topic. Consult course outline on prerequisite(s) of each topic offering.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Topics will vary from term to term depending on faculty availability and student interest where the body of work may not otherwise be covered in-depth in regular courses.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to federal and provincial state policies impacting the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples both historically and contemporarily. We will explore several topics including governance, land, resources and extraction, social policy, education, health, child welfare, as well as the experiences of Two-Spirited peoples and Indigenous women.  This course attempts to build a foundation for understanding key debates within the field of Canadian Aboriginal Public Policy.


This Spring 2018 does not have prerequites.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Critically analyze the impacts of social, economic, and political policies on Indigenous peoples
  • Discuss how Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations have changed over time
  • Identify and explain tools of colonialism and the role they play in transforming the lives of Indigenous people, their lands, cultures, and their communities
  • Examine Indigenous peoples' social and cultural challenges and environmental concerns as interconnected parts of their experience of colonialism within the Canadian nation state

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Seminar Presentation 20%
  • Weekly Critical Annotations 20%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Final Exam 25%

NOTES:

1. Students may enroll into this selected topic course: Introduction to Public Policy with no prerequisites.  Please contact department for assistance to enroll into the course.
2. Please read Department (Undergraduate) Notes (below) for additional details.
3. Completion of all course work required to receive a grade for the course
4. Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability. 
5. 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.

All students are expected to read and understand SFU policies with regard to academic honesty and student conduct. See Registrar's Notes below.


This page last updated:  November 29, 2017.

REQUIREMENTS:


For the selected topic: Introduction to Public Policy (in First Nations Studies), there is no prerequisite. If assistance with enrollment is required, please contact the FNS General Office at first_nations@sfu.ca for enrollment assistance.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Burnett, K., & Read, G. (Eds.). (2016). Aboriginal History: A reader (2nd Ed.).  Oxford University Press.

Additional course materials will be distributed through internet links, or material posted on SFU CANVAS

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