Canadian Studies (CNST) 315 L01
Native Education in Canada
Winter 2008
Weekend University - Tuesday 18:30 - 21:20 SS 113 

Instructor:	Dr. J. W. Friesen; Dr. V. Lyons Friesen
Office Location:	Education Tower 934
Office Phone:	220-5675
E-Mail:	jwfriese@ucalgary.ca
Web Page:	drsfriesen.artdesignlife.com
Office Hours:	Before & after class, and by appointment

Additional Information

A selection of films/videos/DVDs from the following list will be shown in class. Exam questions will be framed on film content. Several films are not available through regular channels so it will be important for students to view them during regularly scheduled classes. Visuals include:

More Than Bows and Arrows; American Buffalo; Plains Indians Cultural Survival School; Black Rock: Lazarus Roan; The Learning Path; Native Legends of Canada; Micmac Family; Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump; The Métis; Man Who Chooses the Bush; Wandering Spirit Survival School; Amiskwaciy Academy; Aboriginal Learning Centre (ECS).

Course Description

A study of the development and present form of Native education in Canada from traditional times through the time of European contact to the present day. The course will focus on the history, value systems, traditions, and educational experiences of Canadian Plains First Nations and Métis.

Objectives of the Course

1. To provide students with background information on First Nations' history, culture, education, and lifestyle;

2. To learn about and appreciate Aboriginal values and customs;

3. To understand the development of Native education from traditional times through the time of European contact to modern times; and

4. To increase in sensitivity toward Native people in terms of contemporary issues facing their communities.

Textbooks and Readings:

Friesen, John W. and Virginia Lyons Friesen. (2005). First Nations in the Twenty-First Century: Contemporary Educational Frontiers.

Friesen, John W. and Virginia Lyons Friesen. (2004). We Are Included: The Métis People of Canada Realize Riel's Vision.

Friesen, John W. and Virginia Lyons Friesen (2002). Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Plea for Integration.

Friesen, John W. (1997). Rediscovering the First Nations of Canada.

Assignments and Evaluation

1^st Exam (multiple choice and essay) 30% February 5, 2008

2^nd Exam (multiple choice and essay) 30% March 11, 2008

3^rd Exam (multiple choice and essay) 30% April 1, 2008

4^th Exam (Essay) 10%  April 15, 2008

It is the student's responsibility to keep a copy of each submitted assignment.
Note: Please hand in your essays directly to your tutor or instructor if possible. If it is not possible to do so, a daytime drop box is available in SS110; a date stamp is provided for your use. A night drop box is also available for after-hours submission. Assignments will be removed the following morning, stamped with the previous day's date, and placed in the instructor's mailbox.

Registrar-scheduled Final Examination:  NO

Please note: If your class is held in the evening, the Registrar's Office will make every attempt to schedule the final exam during the evening; however, there is NO guarantee that the exam will NOT be scheduled during the day.

Policy for Late Assignments

Assignments submitted after the deadline may be penalized with the loss of a grade (e.g.: A- to B+) for each day late.

Writing Skills Statement

Faculty policy directs that all written assignments (including, although to a lesser extent, written exam responses) will be assessed at least partly on writing skills. For details see www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/info. Writing skills include not only surface correctness (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc) but also general clarity and organization. Research papers must be properly documented.

If you need help with your writing, you may use the Writing Centre.  Visit the website for more details: www.efwr.ucalgary.ca

Grading System

The following grading system is used in the Faculty of Communication and Culture:

A+ (96-100); A (92-95); A- (86-91); B+ (81-85); B (77-80); B- (71-76);
C+ (65-70); C (62-64); C- (59-61); D+ (55-58); D (50-54); F (0-49)

Plagiarism

Using any source whatsoever without clearly documenting it is a serious academic offense. Consequences include failure on the assignment, failure in the course and possibly suspension or expulsion from the university.

You must document not only direct quotations but also paraphrases and ideas where they appear in your text. A reference list at the end is insufficient by itself. Readers must be able to tell exactly where your words and ideas end and other people's words and ideas begin. This includes assignments submitted in non-traditional formats such as Web pages or visual media, and material taken from such sources.

Please consult your instructor or the Writing Centre (SS 106, efwr.ucalgary.ca) if you have any questions regarding how to document sources.

Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with a disability who may require academic accommodation, it is your responsibility to register with the Disability Resource Centre (220-8237) and discuss your needs with your instructor no later than fourteen (14) days after the start of the course.

Students' Union

For details about the current Students' Union contacts for the Faculty of Communication and Culture see www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/su

"SAFEWALK" Program -- 220-5333

Campus Security will escort individuals day or night -- call 220-5333 for assistance. Use any campus phone, emergency phone or the yellow phone located at most parking lot booths.

Schedule of Lectures and Readings

Reading list of topics covered will be handed out in class.