Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - FREN 455 D100

Special Topics in Indigenous Literatures in French and Translation (3)

Cult. pop. & nouv. médias

Class Number: 2684

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 355 or departmental approval.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Advanced study of selected works of Indigenous literature and film in French and in translation. Topics will vary but may include popular culture and new media. The course may be repeated once with departmental approval and if taught with a different topic.

COURSE DETAILS:

Nous assistons actuellement à un réel engouement d’interventions artistiques autochtones qui étirent la notion de « littérature » : on y retrouve, entre autres, bande-dessinée, science fiction, fiction spéculative, roman graphique, roman érotique, slams territoriaux. De plus, la prévalence des nouveaux médias offre un point d’entrée exceptionnel dans des lieux et territoires (qu’ils soient spatiaux, discursifs ou esthétiques) qui ne sont peut-être plus disponibles pour plusieurs artistes et écrivains. L’attrait pour la nouveauté et le développement rapide dans le domaine des études médiatiques autochtones font en sorte qu’une nouvelle génération d’écrivains, de cinéastes et d’artistes crée et contribue à un corpus qui repousse toutes les limites – qu’elles soient nationales, génériques, linguistiques ou institutionnelles. Dans ce cours, nous nous intéresserons à ces formes de récit alternatives et, en particulier, nous verrons en quoi la représentation des conflits, physiques et émotionnels, au sein du projet artistique, sont des « actions esthétiques » (Robinson & Martin 2016) : le pouvoir performatif et transformateur de telles œuvres font d’elles des interventions aux épistémologies coloniales qui réfutent la déshumanisation, et appellent à un engagement critique et à des formes alternatives d’action politique, de transformation sociale et de guérison. Ces productions témoignent du caractère florissant et innovateur du domaine multidisciplinaire des études autochtones, un élément clé dans la création d’un espace public transcontinental où les productions autochtones participent au renouvèlement, à la réaffirmation, et à la (ré)conciliation.

Grading

  • Présentation 15%
  • Résumé-réponse critique 15%
  • Texte argumentatif 25%
  • Travail final 35%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

 

 

REQUIRED READING:

David A. Robertson. 7 Generations. HighWater Press, 2012 (*disponible en traduction française : 7 générations, Plaines, 2013 (2 volumes))


Virginia Pésémapéo Bordeleau. L’amant du lac. Mémoire d’encrier, 2013.


Cherie Dimaline. The Marrow Thieves (2017) (*disponible en traduction française: Les pilleurs de rêves, Boréal, 2019)


Skawennati. TimeTravellerTM (2008-2013)


Jeff Barnaby. Rhymes for Young Ghouls. Prospector Films, 2013.


Jeff Barnaby. Blood Quantum. Prospector Films, 2019.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Code of Academic Honesty
The Department of French applies the university's policy and procedures governing matters of academic dishonesty in all French courses. Students registered in French courses are expected to respect the standards laid out in SFU's Code of Academic Honesty, published at the university website http://www.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/t10-02.htm. Evidence of any of the various forms of Academic Disonesty described in this policy document (section 3.0) will be dealt with accordingly to the specified Procedure and Penalties (section 5.0). Students should therefore read this policy document carefully.

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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware 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 may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.