Spring 2018 - FNST 327 D100

Aboriginal Women in Canada (4)

Class Number: 2982

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Themes and issues relating to the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal women in Canada: Indigenous theories of gender; evolution and political function of stereotypes of Indigenous women in Canada; history of Canadian legislation regulating indigenous identity; relevance of feminist analysis; and history of activism. Students who have taken FNST 322 under this topic may not take this course for further credit. FNST 327 and GSWS 327 (or WS 327) are identical and students may not take both courses for credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Explores a broad range of themes and issues relating to the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal women in Canada including:
1) Indigenous theories of gender;
2) the evolution and political function of stereotypes of Indigenous women in Canada;
3) the history of Canadian legislation that regulates Indigenous identity;
4) the relevance of feminist analysis; and
5) the history of activism.

Grading

  • Group Presentation 15%
  • Event Participation 5%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography 20%
  • End of Term Essay (8 - 10 pages) 25%
  • Contributions to class including discussion questions and presentations 10%

NOTES:

  • FNST 327 is taught concurrently with GSWS 327 in Spring 2018.
  • Enrollment is prioritized and some seats are reserved for FNST program-declared and affiliated plan students.
  • Completion of all course work required to receive a grade for the course
  • 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.
  • All students are expected to read and understand SFU policies with regard to academic honesty and student conduct (S10). See Registrar's notes below.



This webpage last updated 29NOV2017.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake, 2011. Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back: Stories of Nishnaabeg Re-Creation, Resurgence, and a New Emergence.

Additional readings will be available 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