Spring 2023 - INDG 101 D100

Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)

Class Number: 5440

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces the Indigenous Peoples within the boundaries of what we know today as Canada. Class lectures are structured around introducing each regions’ ancient past, recent history and contemporary issues. Themes covered include:   

  1. Indigenous logic and the diversity of thought and practice
  2. Ecological relationships
  3. Major historic and political events and relevance to modern concerns
  4. Legal precedents (judicial, federal, and provincial)
  5. Sovereignty and Self-determination
  6. Colonization
  7. Food security
  8. Spirituality
  9. Civil rights
  10. Social and environmental justice
  11. Aesthetic Expressions

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

An introduction to the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline; survey of prehistory, traditional cultures and Aboriginal languages of Indigenous Peoples in what we today call Canada. The content includes an examination of historical and contemporary concerns, and pays special attention to concepts of Indigenous identity, oral histories, aesthetic expressions, and justice.

Grading

  • Collaborations/Participation 10%
  • Paper Proposal 5%
  • Short Paper (4 pages) 30%
  • Paper Outline 5%
  • Weekly Quiz (7 x 5%, and 2 x 7.5%) 50%

NOTES:

Paper Proposal and Outline and Final Paper   The term paper is where students will research a specific topic of their choice upon approval of the instructor and/or the TA.  All papers must show research using published sources, and consider an Indigenous perspective. Further details will be discussed in class.

General Notes:
  • Any assignment handed in late will receive a 5% per day penalty
   • Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability
   • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca 
   • 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://sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.

Department of Indigenous Studies
: www.sfu.ca/indg. Saywell Hall 9089.

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to completing assignments, attendance of all lectures is required.

Course Protocol: This course is made up of visual lectures with little text on lecture slides. Students are responsible to know and understand all lecture material (it is highly recommended you take notes!), including visual images, items from class discussions, and all terms from course readings as outlined in this syllabus and as supplied by the instructor. Please note, to accommodate the complexities inherent in life, this syllabus is subject to modification in order to meet student needs and interests. Students are responsible to remain informed at all times.  

MANDATORY:  You must access your SFU email and Canvas  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None

REQUIRED READING:

All readings will be available via SFU Library and SFU CANVAS.

RECOMMENDED READING:

None

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.

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