Summer 2017 - SA 260 D100
Individual and Society (S) (4)
Class Number: 3033
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Amanda Watson
adwatson@sfu.ca
Office: AQ 5073
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
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Prerequisites:
SA 101 or 150 or 201W .
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of how self and identity (e.g. race, class, gender, sexual orientation) are socially derived within contemporary western culture, and of the ways that individuals shape their social environment.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course explores individual identity in the context of complex systems of power. How do individuals interact with societal norms and structures? How are different facets of identity constructed through individual interactions with institutions? How do individuals understand and present their own identifications? What tools do social scientists use to understand individuals in society? With a particular focus on power, we will examine how race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, citizenship, religion, location, and other modes of identity construct and are constructed by both individuals and broader society. We will also reflect on our own sense of self and identity presentation in local and global contexts and the impact these have on our relation to power.
Grading
- Critical Reading Responses (4 x 5%) 20%
- Reflective Essay 20%
- Memoir Response Essay 25%
- Voice Recording Project 10%
- Final Exam 25%
NOTES:
Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other 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.htmlMaterials
REQUIRED READING:
Readings available through Canvas.
Artifacts (e.g. film, fiction, poetry, scholarly readings, autobiography) required for memoir assignment to be announced in class during second week.
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