Spring 2018 - FNST 322 D100

Special Topics in First Nations Studies (3)

Ethnoecology of British Columbia First Nations

Class Number: 8808

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Will vary according to the topic.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Variable units 3, 4, 5.

COURSE DETAILS:

Through the interdisciplinary lens of ethnoecology, this course is an exploration of ongoing, hard-earned and reciprocal relationships between people and their environment. This course considers the cultural underpinnings of perception and interaction with landscape and ecologies – as one way to appreciate issues of sustainability and diversity in a global context.

Term 1181 Course Pre-requisites (for Special Topic ST-Ethnoecology of BC First Nations):
FNST 101. Students who completed FNST 332 in terms 1151, 1161, or 1171 may not take FNST 322 with the topic ST-Ethnoecology of BC First Nations for further credit.

Grading

  • Assignments 15%
  • Midterm Exam 35%
  • Small Group Assignment 20%
  • Research Paper 20%
  • Attendence and Participation (in classroom and field activities) 10%

NOTES:

  • FNST 322 Spring 2018 Special topic:  Ethnoecology in BC First Nations. This is a three(3) unit credit course.
  • Enrollment is prioritized and some seats are reserved for FNST program-declared and affiliated plan students. Non-FNST/Affiliated plan students may contact Department Advisor at first_nations@sfu.ca for Manual Waitlist Placement. Note: Completion of prerequisite IS REQUIRED for this course.
  • Completion of all course work required to receive a grade for the course.
  • Course Prerequisites of Spring 2018 FNST 322 Ethnoeolocy in BC First Nations topic:  Completion of FNST 101 PRIOR to Spring 2018. Students who completed FNST 332 in terms 1151, 1161, or 1171 may not take FNST 322 with the topic ST-Ethnoecology of BC First Nations for further credit.
  • Please read Department Undergraduate Notes (below) for additional details.


This page last updated: 06 NOV 2017.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Berkes, F. 2017. Sacred Ecology, 4th Edition. Routledge, New York  

Beyond the required text, all reading and discussion materials related to the course will be made available through 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