Summer 2020 - EDUC 391 D100
Special Topics
Class Number: 4467
Delivery Method: Distance Education
Overview
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores major issues of present concern. Subjects to be taught and the exact assignment of units will be announced prior to the beginning of each term. Course may be given on a pass/fail basis. A maximum of 12 units in education special topics courses may be used toward a bachelor of education degree or a bachelor of general studies (EDUC) degree. Variable units: 2, 3, 4, 6.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will be delivered remotely with self-directed modules. Students are expected to be online and available during the midterm (May 28, 2:30pm - 5:00pm) and final (June 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm) exams.
The Summer 2020 offering of EDUC 391 will be worth 3 units and will be graded using the standard undergraduate grading system (https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2020/summer/fees-and-regulations/grading-policy/grading-systems-and-policies.html) and not on a pass/fail basis.
Challenging “Normal” in Children’s Literature
In this upper-level online seminar, students will use critical disability studies to critically examine representations of “normal” in children's fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Walt Disney. Students should be prepared to do an extensive amount of reading and should be comfortable writing 2 short academic papers each week.
Grading
- Discussion/Quizzes 15%
- Critical Reading Reflections 30%
- Midterm Exam 20%
- Final Exam 25%
- Summary of Learning & Artifact 10%
NOTES:
Assignments due by 5:00 pm PST on Canvas TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS.
Midterm Exam May 28 ONLINE 2:30-5:00 pm PST.
Final Exam June 18 ONLINE 2:30-5:00 pm PST.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
All readings are available online.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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
TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020
Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.