Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - GSWS 321 D100

Special Topics in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (4)

Indigeneities Around the Globe

Class Number: 1717

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    15 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A specific theme within the field of gender, sexuality, and women's studies, not otherwise covered in depth in regularly scheduled courses, will be dealt with as occasion and demand warrant.

COURSE DETAILS:

Often, Indigeneity is associated with the continents of North and South America, and Oceania. In this course, we will broaden this understanding of Indigeneity by globalizing Indigeneities and colonialism(s). We will learn and examine key concepts and frameworks of global colonialism and Indigenous feminisms to explore the connections of colonialism(s) across space, time, and geography. We will use these frameworks to explore historical contexts and formations, sovereignty, land and resource rights, Indigenous knowledges, and Indigenous struggles/movements for decolonization around the world. The course will begin with frameworks and approaches to Indigeneities and transition into focusing on sites of Indigeneity across the globe.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: https://www.sfu.ca/gsws/undergraduate/courses/goals.html

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Analytical Reflection Paper 30%
  • Instagram Account and Posts 30%
  • Posts on Peer Instagram Accounts 20%

NOTES:

Students who have completed GSWS 215-3 ST Introduction to Indigenous Feminisms and Global Indigeneities may not complete this course for further credit.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All the weekly readings will be made available through the library. Students will not be required to buy any books.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.