Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - FNST 101 J100

Introduction to First Nations Studies (3)

Class Number: 7948

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Instructor:

    June Scudeler
    jscudele@sfu.ca
    Office: TBA, Vancouver Campus
    Office Hours: 4pm-5pm or by appointment

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:

An introduction to the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline. The content includes an examination of historical and contemporary concerns, and pays special attention to concepts of Indigenous identities, gender roles, aesthetic expressions and resurgence.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Midterm Examination 20%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Paper Proposal 20%
  • Research Paper 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Akiwenzie-Damm, Kateri et al. This Place: 150 Years Retold. Portage and Main Press
ISBN: 978-1-55379-758-6

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 Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@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


Department of First Nations Studies- Contact Info:
Webpage: www.sfu.ca/fnst
Phone: 778-782-4774
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9089. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
Academic Advisor's Office: SWH 9081.


For general information, program information, academic advising (appointment or program check-up; enrollment assistance*): Please email fnstmgr@sfu.ca.

* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU Mail (@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://www.sfu.ca/students/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