Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - FNST 429 D100

Indigenous Peoples and International Law (3)

Class Number: 8824

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FNST 101 or 201W, or CRIM 101, or permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of how relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples framed and were framed by the development of international law from the 15th century onward. Students with credit for CRIM 429, or under CRIM 416 or 418 under the title "Indigenous Peoples and International Law" or "Indigenous Peoples and Evolving International Relations" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The three main sections of the course are organized around the following themes: (1) the earliest relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples during “the age of exploration” in which the early European nation states set forth to explore and colonize the world; (2) the role that Indigenous peoples of North America, and especially the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, played in the development of international law; and (3) the 20th century  transition that has seen Indigenous Peoples transform themselves from being “objects” of law (i.e., entities about which law is made) to become participants in the development of international law.            

Students will play an active role in shaping the scope of our collective examination of those relationships; the term projects you engage in will provide individual stories as well as a collective global snapshot of Indigenous peoples and their historical and contemporary relationships with nation state governments

Grading

  • Take-home midterm (10-page paper) 25%
  • Term Research Project on an Indigenous People:
  • - Oral presentation of project 20%
  • - Written report on project 30%
  • Preparation and Participation 25%

REQUIREMENTS:

It is recommended that students have taken at least one prior “overview” justice-related course involving Indigenous Peoples, such as CRIM 419 or FNST 419, before enrolling in this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings for this course will be made available electronically through a course web page.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

  1. Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability. 
  2. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.
  3. Remember to check the Student Information System (SIS) at the start of the term to reconfirm your classroom location(s).
  4. All students are expected to read and understand SFU policies with regard to academic honesty and student conduct (S10).
    These policies are available at: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html


Department of First Nations Studies- Contact Info:
Webpage: www.sfu.ca/fnst
Phone: 778-782-4774
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9089. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
Academic Advisor's Office: SWH 9081.


For general information, program information, academic advising (appointment or program check-up; enrollment assistance*): Please email fnstmgr@sfu.ca.

* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU Mail (@sfu.ca) email and remember to include your SFU Student ID number in your email. Thank you.

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