Time: TR 2:30-3:45Pm; Rm 302 Tier Off Hrs: TBA

NATV 3000 Selected Topics: Racism Reg Sess: Jan 5-Apr 8, 2011

Time: TR 2:30-3:45pm; Rm 302 Tier Off Hrs: TBA

ProcDr.E.LaRocque Office: 539 Fletcher Argue Tel. 474-9572

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Course Description/Objectives

This course will trace the historical and colonial roots of racism in Canada as well as study it's practices in contemporary culture. Classes will be based on readings, seminar discussions, some films and lectures.

Course Outline

I. Introduction

II. What Is Racism?

III. Colonial Roots of Racism

IV. Contemporary Case Studies

V. Cultural Difference Discourse

VI. Anti-Racism Education

Required Readings

Coursepack available in Bookstore, plus several hand-outs

Evaluation! Assignments

10% AttendancelParticipation

25% Class Presentation of Summary/Review based on one req rdg

30% Written Review of contemporary Media treatment of Aboriginal peoples 35% Take Home Exam

Re Seminar presentation

Student will lead discussion on a reading as scheduled. Student must provide to class a written summary/review (5-8pp) of the reading assigned one class prior to presentation so that all can engage with the presenter. Student will read the summary/review in class, then allow time for questions and discussion. All students are expected to have read not only the summary/review but the chapter or article under review as well. Focus on main theme/topic and highlight key and supportive arguments for discussion. **To Be Scheduled

Re Media treatment DUE: March 8, 2011

You are to write a review (6-9pp) of a contemporary or current media treatment of Aboriginal peoples (may be Native American, First Nation, Metis or Inuit, any gender or age). You may choose any medium such as a movie, newspaper item, cartoon, exhibit, art display, photography or television show. You must explain/describe the media and the treatment, then say whether and how it is racist (or not), and provide reasons for your argument. You must outline the various forms or manifestations of racism: overt or subtle, individual or institutional/structural.

**Ifyou have taken NATV 2450 Images ofIndians or 3360 Aboriginal Women classes, you cannot do a movie or replicate any part of 2450 or 3360 discussions or projects.

Writing Assignments

As a rule, class lectures or discussions are NOT to be used in your writing assignments.

** AU written assignments and Take-Home test must be typed in dark (but not bold) easyread print. Double-space, Font 14. Please ensure papers are handed in properly to professor. Always keep an extra copy of all work handed in.

*NO collaboration allowed for any assignments.

Referencing

All sources must be adequately and properly used, and correctly referenced. May choose Chicago, MLA or AP A styles, but must be consistent with one style. A referencing guide, e;g; Diana Hacker, is strongly recommended.

Take-Home Exam DUE: April 7, 2011

This is an open book exam you will take home one week before it is due. It will be based on readings and class lectures.

POLICY NOTES::

Attendance: Class attendance is compulsory. Attendance is strongly recommended and will have its rewards, in class discussions, assignments and certainly for the Term Test. See U ofM General Calendar.

Lates/tests/attendance: All assignments must be handed in on time. All unexcused lates will be penalized 0.5 pts per class day late. No unexcused lates accepted after one week of due date. Presentations must be done as scheduled. Note: Students who are late or who miss a test or a scheduled assignment for reasons deemed acceptable by the professor must notify prof in advance and must present a doctor's note.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism or any other form of cheating are subject to serious academic penalty. Refer to U of M General Calendar for details.

Appeals of Term Work: Students have 10 working days to appeal term work grades. See General Calendar for details.

Complaints: Generally a complaint by a student should be dealt with between the professor and student. If this cannot be done either party should go to the Department Head. Native Studies policy on student complaints is available in the Native Studies General Office.

Please refer to General Calendar re student responsibilities. Students with academic problems or other educational concerns are encouraged to speak with professor and/or academic counsellor.

GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A+ exceptional 93-100 C+ satisfactory 64-69

A excellent 84-92 C adequate 57-63

B+ very good 77-83 D marginal 50-56

B good 70-76 F failure 0-49

NATV 3000 RACISM IN CANADA and ABORIGINAL PEOPLE Professor E. LaRocque

Ronald Wright. Stolen Continents: The 'New World' Through Indian Eyes. Penguin Books, 1992. "Author's Note" (x-xii), and "Prologue: Discovery" (pp 4-14).

Vic Satzewich and Niklaos Liodakis. 'Race' and Ethnicity in Canada: A Critical Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2007. Chapter 6: "Racism" (pp 142-174), and Chapter 7 "Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Relations (pp 176-204).

Ormond McKague, ed. Racism in Canada. Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, 1991. "Concealed Contempt" by Boyce Richardson (pp 65-72); "Racism runs through Canadian Society" by Emma LaRocque (pp 73-76); "White Supremists and Neo-Fascists ... " by Stanley R. Barret (pp 85-99).

Joyce Green, "From Stonechild to Social Cohesion: Anti-Racist Challenges For Saskatchewan", 'I Thought Pocahontas Was a Movie. " Carol Schick and James McNinch, eds. CPRC, 2009, pp 129-150.

Sherene H. Razack, ed. Race, Space and the Law. Tor: Between the Lines, 2002. Chapter 2: "In Between and Out of Place" by Renisa Mawani (pp 47-70); Chapter 6: "The Unspeakability of Racism" by Sheila Dawn Gill (pp 157-184).

Carol Schick & Verna St. Denis, "Troubling National Discourses in Anti-Racist Curricular Planning", Canadian Journal of Education 28,3 (2005): 295-317.