Fall 2017 - EDUC 837 G001
Seminar in Education, Equity, and Social Theories (5)
Class Number: 4511
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Dolores Van Der Wey
dvanderw@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3798
Office: EDB 8673
Office Hours: By appointment
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An in-depth study of selected topics in education, equity, and social theories.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will introduce students to critical theories and philosophical approaches central to equity and education. They include social justice education critical race theory, critical race feminisms, Indigenous studies, critical multiculturalism, whiteness studies, settler identity, anti-racism education, and anti-oppression theories. Students will read a range of works to understand and develop the vocabulary to articulate key concepts that are central to equity studies, concepts that include, for example, socialization, structural oppression, privilege, internalized oppression and dominance, and intersectionality, among others.
Grading
- Attendance and Participation 25%
- Critical Reading Journal 25%
- Theory Book/Chapter Groups 10%
- Indigenous Literature Presentation/Analysis 15%
- Book Review 25%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Baldwin, J. (1993). The fire next time. New York: First Vintage International. ISBN 0-679-74472-X PLEASE READ BEFORE THE TERM STARTS
ISBN: 0-679-74472-X
Milloy, J. A national crime: The Canadian government and the residential school system 1879 to 1986. Winnipeg, MAN: The University of Manitoba Press. ISBN 0-88755-646-9 Available as e-book SFU library.
ISBN: 0-88755-646-9
Sensoy, O. and DiAngelo, R. (2011) Is everybody really equal? New York: Teachers College Press. ISBN -13: 978-0807752692
ISBN: 978-0807752692
Lowman, E. & Barker, A. (2015). Settler identity and colonialism in 21st century Canada. Halifax: Fernwood. ISBN 978-1-55266-778-1(paperback) ISBN 978-1-55266-779-8 (epub)
ISBN: 978-1-55266-778-1
Young, I. M. (1991) Justice and the politics of difference. (Links to an external site.) http://press.princeton.edu/titles/9562.html
Indigenous literature novel selections (students choose one of four) to be decided during first class
A text of your choice (in consultation with instructor) on a course related topic for your book review project
Additional academic articles and texts (electronic journal articles, television, film) will be noted on the course syllabus.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
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