Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - INDG 422 BLS1

Special Topics in Indigenous Studies

Decolonization, Resistance, and Resurgence

Class Number: 2943

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 30 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jun 30 – Aug 8, 2025: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Will vary according to the topic.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Special Topics in Indigenous Studies. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Variable units: 3, 4, 5.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Details: This course includes an overview of decolonization, Indigenous resistance, and resurgence. It engages students in a comprehensive exploration by considering everyday actions, resistance and reclamation movements, and broader theoretical understandings of decolonization and resurgence. We consider case studies to analyze real-world examples of resistance movements, decolonization, and resurgence. Students will actively engage with course material to demonstrate comprehension and analysis skills.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
(1) Demonstrate understanding of key course concepts through engagement with a range of sources and participation in synchronous sessions
(2) Develop critical thinking and analysis skills through informed engagement with course concepts, case studies, and media
(3) Analyze real-world examples of course concepts
(4) Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection of personal learning gained throughout the course
(5) Integrate and synthesize course knowledge in new and innovative ways
(6) Reflect critically on knowledge gained throughout the course

Grading

  • Synchronous participation 20%
  • Discussion posts 25%
  • Media Reflection Assignment 20%
  • Creative Final Project 35%

REQUIREMENTS:

This course is fully online. Students are required to attend online synchronous class and contribute asynchronously.

Access to a computer, and steady internet connection is required. 

Privacy: Classes are not permitted to be recorded to protect confidentiality and privacy and promote open dialogue.

Academic Integrity: Simon Fraser University academic integrity principles will be followed in the course. The use of AI tools (e.g. Chat GPT) are not permitted. Please familiarize yourself with the SFU Academic Integrity Tutorial:

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/academic-integrity/academic-integrity-tutorial 

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Access to a computer, and steady internet connection is required.

Course materials will be available via Canvas and/or the SFU Library.

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.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

NOTE re AI
Please note that submissions that employ generative AI tools in this course (for idea generation or other purposes) are not accepted by the Department. Your grade in this course is meant to reflect your personal engagement with course materials. If you are ever unsure about your instructor's stance on generative AI, please be sure to ask before submitting work using these tools: "If you are unsure, you must not assume that using generative AI is permitted." - SFU Academic Integrity
Those who employ these tools in their course submissions may face disciplinary action in accordance with SFU's academic integrity policies. https://www.sfu.ca/students/enrolment-services/academic-integrity/using-generative-ai.html

COPYRIGHT
Materials included in this course, unless otherwise stated, have been created by the Instructor, and reproducing or using this material outside of this course is not permitted unless written consent has been provided by the owner of this material. The course-based Canvas page and its related resources are maintained and developed by the Instructor for the use of the students registered to take this course. Course materials such as PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, the lecture itself and exams are all protected by copyright. Recording, copying or sharing these materials without permission may be a violation of Canadian copyright law and SFU policies. What does this mean? It means that you are legally not permitted to circulate the course materials to any other entity without explicit permission from the course author.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


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.