Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - GSWS 320 D100

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

Indigeneities Around the World

Class Number: 3439

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: 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

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • In-Class Analytical Reflections (x2) 40%
  • Group Discussion Facilitation 20%
  • Creative Response 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

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

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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.