Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - INDG 212 D100

Indigenous Perceptions of Landscape (3)

Class Number: 6008

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Indigenous peoples of North America possess perceptions of landscape rooted in their long history with the land. Using methods and theories designed for anthropology, archaeology, land and resource management planning and geography will bring a multi-disciplinary approach to this study of cultural landscapes. Students with credit for FNST 212 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Concepts of landscape, Indigenous and western academic views and philosophies, walk about tours, experiential learning.  

This course compares Indigenous North American perceptions of landscape with several academic fields including anthropology, archaeology, art and tradition, history, land and resource management planning and geography and geology, among other topics. Examining the concept of Landscape focuses on where the concept comes from, how it is defined, and how theories about it are formed. Evaluation of how these concepts is constructed and the value of a multi-disciplinary approach are stressed.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of Landscape from multiple perspectives.
  • Critically evaluate Indigenous perspectives and western academic literature.
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning and research tools to analyze topics in Indigenous Studies and other academic disciples.
  • Improve their written, oral, communication skills for communicating their analyses of cultural perspectives and literature.
  • Find sources and conduct research on Indigneous Studies.

Grading

  • Research Paper 30%
  • Weekly Reading Summaries and Discussion Lead 20%
  • Walk About Journal 20%
  • Presentation About Research Paper 10%
  • Annotated Bibliography 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Personal notebook, phone camera, pencils for sketching, walk/hiking shoes and ready to be outside on any day.

REQUIRED READING:

Christine J. Elsey The Poetics of Land and Identity among British Columbia Indigenous Peoples. Fernwood Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1-55266-550-3

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.