Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - EDUC 199 D100

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

Class Number: 6996

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 1:30–5:20 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-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

What you can expect from this course:

  • That you develop a sense of place, a comfort in academic environment
  • That you develop a clear voice in oral and written communications
  • That you explore self-knowledge as a means of increasing sense of personal identity
  • That you examine archetypes in literature, art and music to enhance transformative thinking
  • That you learn and practice the four elements of creative process to increase your ability to produce excellent products, especially those required by the university

Grading

  • Unit One: Developing a sense of self: Who am I? 30%
  • Unit Two: Developing a sense of place: Where am I? 30%
  • Unit Three: Developing skill in writing: What do I have to say? 40%

NOTES:

Assignment breakdown will be determined through discussion with and agreement between the professor and students during the first day of class.

Registrar Notes:

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