Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - SA 300 E100

Canadian Social Structure (S) (4)

Class Number: 1988

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    SA 101 or 150 or 201W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An analysis of the social institutions and structure of Canadian society. The focus of the course will vary from semester to semester, but typically it will examine different theoretical approaches to the study of Canada and, from these, develop a framework for the analysis of Canadian social institutions and class structure.

COURSE DETAILS:

Perspectives on Canada’s social structure have radically changed.  This course will allow students to analyze in new ways Canada’s gendered social structure and young people's changing position within it. The initial review of historical approaches to class analysis will be followed by more contemporary comparative analyses of gendered class relations in postindustrial societies. Then, we will examine the socio-economic bases of social inequality, including income, wealth, poverty, occupation, and education. Thereafter, we will focus on how recent immigration from Asia brought changes in the ethnic and racial composition of the Canadian population and how stratified immigration policies have contributed to the emergence of new entrepreneurs. We also review how class and age is intertwined by focusing on youth. Its joining the of the workforce and recent labour market trends will reveal new insights into how Canada's postindustrial urban society has become structured unequally.

Grading

  • Test 1 20%
  • Test 2 20%
  • Research essay 40%
  • Participation 20%

REQUIREMENTS:

Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.

Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04).  Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style.  It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.    

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Social Inequality in Canada: Patterns, Problems & Policies, Edward Grabb and Neil Guppy, Fifth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS