Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - FNST 402W E100

The Discourse of Aboriginal Peoples (3)

Class Number: 2974

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units and one of FNST 101 or FNST 201W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Style and content of Aboriginal people's discourse about their culture, world view, history and matters affecting their lives. Includes the analysis of selections from Aboriginal oral literature, autobiography, expository writing, modern poetry and fiction. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

While settler society has historically positioned Indigenous people as savage and impeding “progress,” Indigenous people use expressive cultures to assert self-determination and ways of knowing. We will begin by analyzing Indigenous responses to settler representations and then examine resurgence in contemporary Indigenous film, literature, and performance. A unit of this course will focus on gender, with an emphasis on Two-Spirit narratives.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Critical Reflection 20%
  • Annotated Bibliography 25%
  • Talking stick Festival Review 15%
  • Final Paper (2000-2500 words) 30%

NOTES:

1) Completion of all assignments in a timely manner is essential for Writing-designation courses.

2) Accommodation such as deferral or extensions will only be given on the basis of authenticated documentation (such as medical note or Centre for Student with Disabilities accommodation notification.)

3) See also Department Undergraduate Notes and Registrar's Notes section (below).

This course takes place at SFU VANCOUVER CAMPUS in Spring 2018.

4) Dr. June Scudeler is SFU FASS Shadbolt Fellow (2017-2020).

This page last updated: 31 DEC 2017.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Dumont, Dawn, Nobody Cries at Bingo, Thistledown
ISBN: 9781897235843

Dumont, Marilyn, The Pemmican Eaters, ECW
ISBN: 9781770412415

Jones, Stephen Graham. Mapping the Interior, Tor
ISBN: 978-0765395108

O'Hara, Jean.Two-Spirit Acts: Queer Indigenous Performances. Playwrights Canada Press
ISBN: 9781770911840

Robinson, Eden. Monkey Beach. Vintage Canada
ISBN: 9780676973228

Van Camp, Richard. The Lesser Blessed. Douglas & McIntyre (10:1771621133)
ISBN: 9781550545258

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

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