Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - FNST 101 E100

Introduction to First Nations Studies (3)

Class Number: 6077

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the nature and goals of First Nations Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

To survey pre-contact, historic and current events relating to the First Peoples and communities of Turtle Island and the impacts that contact/colonization have had on First Peoples’ abilities to survive and thrive as distinct Indigenous peoples. Students will consider First Nations’ perspectives on everything from the importance of family, languages and connections to the land as well as the oral traditions, Indigenous community identities, Residential Schools, resilience, revitalization, and their own roles in reconciliation. Students will deliberate on the impacts of policy making on First Nations’ lives and the actions that First Peoples continue to take to counter these detrimental forces on theirs and their community’s lives. Indigenous pedagogies that center on the building of respectful relationships will be utilized throughout the semester towards providing a safe environment in which to take up, in meaningful ways, the work that needs to be done before reconciliation can begin.

Grading

  • Vocabulary Assignments (6 x 5% each) 30%
  • Collaborations (in-class) 10%
  • Draft MW Pedagogy Reconciliation Paper Self-assessment activity 5%
  • MW Pedagogy Reconciliation Paper Assignment 25%
  • Tests (2x15% each) 30%
  • There is no final exam.

NOTES:

* To honour the values of the oral tradition- electronic devices are not permitted during class time.

 
  • See also Departmental and Registrar's Notes below.
  • Please check SIS on the first day of this course to confirm classroom assignment.
  • On occasion, announcements will be sent from first_nations@sfu.ca to your SFU Connect email.

This outline last updated:  27 FEB 2018 (14:00 hrs.)

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no text - all readings are available online through SFU CANVAS - additional readings may be provided/presented in class.

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