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COURSE TITLE: ENGL 376 - 01 Indigenous Literatures of Turtle Island Course Number ENGL376.01 FALL 2020 Faculty / Department Faculty of Arts/Department of English Instructor Name Clara A.B. Joseph Email [email protected] Instructor Email Policy Please note that all course communications must occur through your @ucalgary email, and I will respond to emails sent via student’s @ucalgary emails within 24 hours on all business days. Office Location Zoom Office Hours Mondays & Wednesdays 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM or by appointment Class Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM (Zoom) Dates/Times/Location Course description: An overview of writing by Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America). This course will focus on the territory known as Canada. Antirequisite(s): Credit for English 376 and 385 will not be allowed. Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students will have acquired an overview of writing by Indigenous peoples in Canada. Students will learn to write research-based argumentative essays. Furthermore, they will learn how to read a text accurately and critically, how to write logically, clearly, and correctly, and how to listen and speak in a formal discussion. Course Format: This course will take place online via Desire2Learn (D2L) and Zoom. Online teaching and learning will occur synchronously, that is, in real time. This means, the class will meet on Zoom at the stipulated time. Students are expected to have read assigned texts in preparation for each class. The Zoom meetings will be recorded so that you can refer to them later. Texts and readings: Ruffo, Armand Garnet and Katherena Vermette, eds. An Anthology of Indigenous Literatures in English: Voices from Canada. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020. The following sources will be made available through D2L, subject to copyright permissions. The following is a selection of the sources. Deanna Reder, and Linda M. Morra. Learn, Teach, Challenge: Approaching Indigenous Literatures. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier UP, 2016. (Selected chapters) Deerchild, Rosanna. “Stand-up, sketch and satire: The rise of Indigenous comedy.” Unreserved. CBC Radio. January 17, 2020. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/stand-up-sketch-and-satire-the-rise-of-indigenous- comedy-1.5425646 Deerchild, Rosanna. “Why stories matter now more than ever.” Unreserved. CBC Radio. https://22163.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_UNRESERVED_P/media-session/c472098c-3d17-43b1-b542- 5528b4eb77da/unreserved-dg2G6iTD-20200409.mp3 Deerchild, Rosanna. “How the Indian Act continues to impact the lives of First Nation people.” Unreserved. CBC Radio. https://22163.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_UNRESERVED_P/media- session/1771efca-9da7-46b3-91db-4b2cd72b217f/unreserved-Vl9x36LI-20200618.mp3 “MMIWG Calls for Justice.”: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, 2019, www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp- content/uploads/2019/06/Calls_for_Justice.pdf National Film Board of Canada, Alanis Obomsawin. “Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance.” National Film Board of Canada, 19 Jan. 2009, www.nfb.ca/film/kanehsatake_270_years_of_resistance/ TRC Canada. “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.” Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015, trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Assignments and Evaluation: Essay One (750 words) 25% Essay Two (2000 words) 45% Group Presentation – 20% (There will be no formal written component; however, students are encouraged to submit evidence of work leading up to the presentation) Participation (10%) Participation: This course provides opportunities for zoom participation. If you don’t believe you have contributed sufficiently in zoom discussions, you can complement with D2L discussions. Marks will be awarded for the following: 1. Evidence of a deep understanding of assigned readings. 2. Taking intelligible notes during lectures and discussions. 3. Regular and quality submission of in-class assignments. 4. Active and quality participation in discussions and group activities. 5. Successful participation in random write-ups, quizzes, and debates based on lecture material and the readings. 6. Initiative in bringing to the attention of the class relevant popular and academic information. 7. Ability to interact with the class in a professional and positive manner. Notes: • There is no registrar-scheduled examination for this course. • There are no extra-credit or make-up assignments for this course. • All assignments must be completed in order to receive a passing grade. • Assignments must be emailed as a Word document to the instructor at [email protected] before the midnight of the due date. The file name must be according to the following format: for example, LastnameFirstname_ENGL376EssayOne_Oct1-2020. Students must always copy (cc) themselves on any 2 of 9 assignment emailed to the instructor, and save the item until final results are received from the registrar’s office. • Late assignments will be penalized one third of a letter grade for each business day late (e.g. A+ becomes an A). LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES AND REQUIREMENTS There is a D2L site for this course which contains required readings and other relevant class resources and materials (see d2L.ucalgary.ca). In order to successfully engage in their learning experiences at the University of Calgary, students taking this course are required to have reliable access to the following technology: • A computer with a supported operating system, as well as the latest security, and malware updates; • A current and updated web browser; • Webcam (built-in or external); • Microphone and speaker (built-in or external), or headset with microphone; • Current antivirus and/or firewall software enabled; • Broadband internet connection. Most current laptops will have a built-in webcam, speaker and microphone. CONDUCT Students, employees, and academic staff are also expected to demonstrate behaviour in class that promotes and maintains a positive and productive learning environment. As members of the University community, students, employees, and academic staff are expected to demonstrate conduct that is consistent with the University of Calgary Calendar, the Code of Conduct and Non-Academic Misconduct policy and procedures, which can be found at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k.html USE OF INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN CLASS Students are responsible for being aware of the University’s Internet and email use policy, which can be found at https://www.ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/electronic-communications-policy.pdf GUIDELINES FOR ZOOM SESSIONS Zoom is a video conferencing program that will allow us to meet at specific times for a “live” video conference, so that we can have the opportunity to meet each other virtually and discuss relevant course topics as a learning community. To help ensure Zoom sessions are private, do not share the Zoom link or password with others, or on any social media platforms. Zoom links and passwords are only intended for students registered in the course. Zoom recordings and materials presented in Zoom, including any teaching materials, must not be shared, distributed or published without the instructor’s permission. The use of video conferencing programs relies on participants to act ethically, honestly and with integrity; and in accordance with the principles of fairness, good faith, and respect (as per the Code of Conduct). When entering Zoom or other video conferencing sessions (such as MS Teams), you play a role in helping create an effective, safe and respectful learning environment. Please be mindful of how your behaviour in these sessions may affect others. Participants are required to use names officially associated with their UCID (legal or preferred names listed in the Student Centre) when engaging in these activities. Instructors/moderators can remove those whose names do not appear on class rosters. Non-compliance may be investigated under relevant University of Calgary conduct policies (e.g Student Non-Academic 3 of 9 Misconduct Policy). If participants have difficulties complying with this requirement, they should email the instructor of the class explaining why, so the instructor may consider whether to grant an exception, and on what terms. For more information on how to get the most out of your zoom sessions visit: https://elearn.ucalgary.ca/guidelines-for-zoom/ . The instructor may record online Zoom class sessions for the purposes of supporting student learning in this class – such as making the recording available for review of the session or for students who miss a session. Students will be advised before the instructor initiates a recording of a Zoom session. These recordings will be used to support student learning only and will not be shared or used for any other purpose. Grading system: 90 + % A+ 4.0 67 – 69 % C+ 2.3 85 – 89 % A 4.0 64 – 66 % C 2.0 80 – 84 % A– 3.7 60 – 63 % C– 1.7 77 – 79 % B+ 3.3 55 – 59 % D+ 1.3 74 – 76 % B 3.0 50 – 54 % D 1.0 70 – 73 % B– 2.7 0 – 49 % F 0 Actual numerical grades obtained, not their letter grade or percentage equivalent, will be used in calculating the final grade. Letter grades for assignments will be converted into numerical values using the scale above (at the instructor's discretion) in order to calculate the final course grade. Although the A+ is solely an honorific that entails no additional points in the four-point system, the course instructor will employ this mark to distinguish superlative work that exceeds expectations in style, correctness, intellectual depth and breadth, sophistication, and originality. 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 possible suspension or expulsion from the university. Please refer to the following information and make sure you are familiar with the statement below on plagiarism. http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k-5.html Scribe and Muse Club for English Students: The Scribe and Muse Reading and Writing Club (SMRWC) fosters and champions reading and writing through community service, leadership, and engagement.