Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - FNST 222 D100

Selected Topics in First Nations Studies (3)

Intro to Indigenous Digital Media

Class Number: 7314

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Maddie Knickerbocker
    mknicker@sfu.ca
    c/o (778) 782-4774
    Office: TBA
    Office Hours: TBA or by appointment

  • Prerequisites:

    Vary according to topic. Consult course outline on prerequisite(s) of each topic offering.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Topics will vary from term to term depending on faculty availability and student interest where the body of work may not otherwise be covered in-depth in regular courses.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will introduce students to the emerging fields of new media and digital humanities from an Indigenous Studies perspective. Throughout the course, students will develop an understanding of how creatives, scholars, and publics can use new media (highly interactive forms of digital and computational communication) and digital humanities (the use of new media by students and scholars in interdisciplinary fields) to innovate new ways of sharing, representing, and accessing Indigenous content and knowledges. In so doing, they will also acquire an understanding of the importance of respectful and ethical approaches to Indigenous digital media, and the need of ensuring that Indigenous community protocols can be followed in new media and digital humanities projects.

Grading

  • Prep and participation 10%
  • Reading Responses (2 over the semester) 20%
  • Twitter Engagement 10%
  • Wikipedia Contribution 10%
  • Indigenous Digital Media Review (course blog post, ~500 words) 20%
  • Family History Story Map 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Class readings will be available online, on Canvas or through the SFU Library

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 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 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