Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - EDUC 927 G001

Doctoral Seminar A (3)

Class Number: 4534

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Oct 12, 2017: Thu, 1:30–6:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Nov 2, 2017: Thu, 1:30–6:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Sep 14, 2017: Thu, 1:30–6:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Nov 30, 2017: Thu, 1:30–6:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The Doctoral Seminar A initiates students in the development of an ongoing writing portfolio, writing SSHRC applications, ethics protocols and theses proposals. This provides a forum for second year students to present their theses proposals. Portfolios will be presented during the term. This course is graded on an in progress/complete basis.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be held on the following nights:
September 14, October 12, November 2, and November 30. This course will continue in the Spring semester.



The LCL Doctoral Seminar provides a scholarly home for students enrolled in the Languages, Cultures and Literacies PhD program. We address topics and issues of interest to students, with the goals to support your academic growth and progress in your doctoral studies, create a scholarly community and navigate academic culture. Activities are oriented to developing the academic CV and may include scholarships and grants, conference proposals and participation, comprehensive exams, cultivating a writing practice, and other issues according to student need and interest. This is required course for all students enrolled in the LCL Doctoral Program. 3rd year students who enrolled in 927 in Fall 2015 can register to audit.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

To provide a scholarly community during students’ doctoral studies;
To support and mentor students in academic cultures;
To provide a scholarly venue for the development of academic writing oriented to academic progress and advancement;
To encourage and mentor participation in academic activities.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Academic activity/event participation 30%
  • Portfolio 1 30%
  • Portfolio 2 30%

NOTES:

This course requires of students to attend academic events away from SFU campus. There are no known risks to this activity and a field trip orientation will be provided in class. 

This course is graded on a PASS/FAIL basis

REQUIREMENTS:

There are no required textbooks for this course. Articles and course resources will be posted on the course Canvas site. 

This is required course for students enrolled in the LCL Doctoral Program. 3rd year students who enrolled in 927 in Fall 2015 can register to audit.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Course materials will be available on the course Canvas site.

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