Spring 2019 - FNST 222 D200

Selected Topics in First Nations Studies (3)

First Nations Ethnozoology

Class Number: 7819

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

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

  • Instructor:

    Rudy Reimer
    rudyr@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3594
    Office: SWH 9085
    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:

The First Nations peoples of Canada hold unique relationships with their environment, including what conventional academic terminology terms animals. This course examines the various ways Aboriginal peoples classified, named, used and related to these beings. It also considers beings commonly classified as mythical, legendary or fictitious but under the assertion that they are real. Comparisons to western scientific classifications and case studies are considered in terms of conservation, management, and taxonomy.

Grading

  • 4 journals 20%
  • Quizzes (2) 20%
  • Article Review 20%
  • Discussion and participation 10%
  • Research paper 30%

REQUIREMENTS:

3 units in First Nations Studies

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be posted 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 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