Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - ARCH 332 D100

Special Topics in Archaeology I (3)

Indigenous Arch Theory & Practice

Class Number: 5952

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2023
    Tue, 11:59–11:59 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    30 units or by permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course will be offered from time to time to meet special needs of students and to make use of specializations of visiting faculty members.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines the history, theory, practice, and practitioners of Indigenous Archaeology. A relatively recent addition to the discipline, Indigenous Archaeology (most simply, “archaeology with, for and by Indigenous peoples”) comprises a broad set of ideas, methods, and strategies applied to the discovery, interpretation, and protection of heritage places and objects, informed by the values, concerns, and goals of Indigenous peoples. Since its inception, Indigenous archaeology has grown considerably in scope and become more nuanced in its practice, and today  has an important role in heritage management, decolonization, stewardship, collaborative research practices, indigeneity and identity, postcoloniality, epistemology, and the sociopolitics of archaeology, amongst other topics. The course has a global orientation, with ample coverage of North America. Guest speakers are planned.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Team Presentation (10) 10%
  • Team bibliography contribution 10%
  • Research Paper 25%
  • Exercises (2) 10%
  • Mid-term (essay) 15%
  • Final exam (Take home) 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Nicholas, G. (editor), Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists. Routledge, 2010.

Plus additional assigned readings available through Library Reserves and Canvas.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

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 soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.