Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - EDUC 855 G001

Multicultural and Race Relations Education: Policy Development and Program Implementation (5)

Class Number: 1488

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Theory, research, policy development and program implementation in multicultural and race relations education encompass a wide spectrum of areas of educational inquiry.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides an extended introduction to the field of critical multicultural and anti-racist education and explores the role and application of these critical praxes in diverse educational spaces. Through various course resources, class discussions, and independent study, students will examine a range of theories and concepts related to multicultural and race relations including:

  • historical foundations of the concept of "race"
  • critical race theory
  • black and transnational feminisms
  • "multiculturalism", "race", identity theory and the Canadian nation state
  • White supremacy
  • settler colonialism in Canada
  • anti-racist education

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The general aim of this course is to help students understand key concepts relating to anti-racist education broadly and to guide students in conceptualization of critical educational praxes in the specific educational spaces and contexts in which they are situated. As such, at the end of the course, it is hoped that students will:

  • have an increased understanding of basic terms and concepts related to "multiculturalism", "race", and equity
  • have an increased understanding of multicultural and race relations issues in Canada both historically and contemporarily
  • be able to analyze how multicultural and race relations theories and issues manifest in education
  • have an increased understanding of anti-racist education theory and praxis
  • be able to conceptualize and incorporate critical praxes that address multicultural and race relations in educational spaces and contexts
The course is designed as a seminar format and is meant to be participatory. Students are expected to complete weekly assigned readings and come to class prepared to actively participate in discussions and in-class activities. Students are invited to contribute knowledge and understanding of the topics that will be explored in class by bringing their experiences, readings, media items of interest, and other material connected to the topics and themes in the course.

Grading

  • Proposal (of Final Project) 15%
  • "Working/In-Process" draft (of Final Project) 25%
  • Peer feedback (of Final Project) 20%
  • Final Project 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook for the course. All course readings and/or materials will be available via the SFU Library database or online. Please be certain you know how to use the SFU Library databases.

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.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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