Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - EDUC 199 D100

Foundations of Personal Agency: Finding Voice and Place in Academia (4)

Class Number: 4192

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Scholarly exploration of the self, and one's place in the University context using tools of narrative inquiry.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is hosted on the traditional, unceded and overlapping territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations. This course will explore the self in a scholarly context, and one's place in the University context using narrative inquiry, embodied, holistic, and, experiential learning methods. An emphasis will be placed on building a collaborative and respectful community within our class as way to develop new relationships and support the development of your academic writing.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course is developed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) and the Canadian Association of Dean’s of Education Accord on Indigenous Education that all Faculties of Education make a commitment to advance Indigenous identities, cultures, languages, values and knowledge systems in all Canadian learning settings.

The course works towards ensuring that you will have a better understanding of the local and un-ceded Indigenous territories that SFU is located on, as well as the responsibilities that “Settlers” occupy on these lands. Indigenous scholarship and perspectives will be woven throughout the course readings, lectures, and activities. This course is meant to ensure that notions of history and power are taken into consideration so as to provide a thoughtful place to understand the challenges and opportunities of university life.

Grading

  • Photo Journal 5%
  • Learning from the Land Reflection 5%
  • Discovering Yourself in Art 5%
  • Writing a Personal Constitution 5%
  • Writing Portfolio (must contain 5 writing exercises explored in this theme) 50%
  • Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum in My Classes 5%
  • Border Crossing Reflection 15%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

The following grading scale and criteria will be used to assess your assignments: Note: You will get points for each assignment and I will translate these to a letter grade at the end of the course.


A+    98-100
A    93-97
A-    90-92
B+    85-89
B 80-84
B-    75-79
C+    70-74
C    65-69
C-    60-64
D     55-59
F    0-54

REQUIREMENTS:

Since class participation is an essential part of educational experience, regular attendance is necessary. Missing 15% or more of the course may require you to repeat the course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No textbook required. All required course readings will be loaded onto Canvas.

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