NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed. If changes are made, you will be notified of the changes in class or by your university e-mail address.
| Week | Date | Topics | Assignment(s) |
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| 1 | TH: 10/1 | Class introductions, review of course requirements, and goal setting | None |
| 2 | T: 10/6 | Introduction to environmental policies and EPA statutes Sign up for a day in Dec (on 12/8 or 12/10) to give a 20 min presentation about your class topic |
A#1: List of professional goals |
| TH: 10/8 | Introduction to EPA's Indian Policy, principles of environmental justice, federal trust responsibility and tribal self-determination | A#2: Submit a list of possible research topics A#3: In-class writing: Please take 10 minutes to briefly summarize your thoughts about the major topics discussed in today's lecture. Include notions that stood out and point out any unclear ideas, then break into small groups to discuss your analysis. |
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| SA: 10/10 | Community work party from 10-3pm | Class attendance will be taken | |
| 3 | T: 10/13 | Navigating UW's Library databases, using keywords to conduct research, and learning basic skills needed to read an academic journal article
Meet from 3:30-5:20pm in Suzzallo Room 102 You can view this year's UW Library Class Guides created by UW Librarian, Harry Murphy (Thank you, Harry!) |
A#4: Bring a list of search terms to library and submit them on canvas |
| TH: 10/15 | Mining, resource demands and Cherry Point coal terminal | A#5: In-class writing. Please take 10 minutes to briefly summarize your thoughts about the major topics discussed in today's workshop. Include notions that stood out and point out any unclear ideas, then break into small groups to discuss your analysis. | |
| 4 | T: 10/20 | Visit the UW's Writing Center at 3:30 pm for a workshop about: (1) ~50 min workshop on responsible use of sources and annotated bibliographies in the OWRC (Odegaard 121, conference room space) (2) ~45 min workshop on crafting outlines in the OWRC |
A#6: Submit 3 citations you might use for your research paper: (1) article citation, (1) book citation, and (1) video citation. Use APA format. Bring your 3 citations to Odegaard. See Cornell University Library's APA Citation Style Website for concrete examples of APA citation formats. |
| TH: 10/22 | Health effects from exposures to environmental contamination among indigenous peoples | A#7: Provide a list of 3-4 key references with annotations (not including reading sources from class) Example of an annotated bibliography |
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| 5 | T: 10/27 | Hanford: contaminated nuclear site in Washington State | A#8: Basic outline of research paper due Example of an outline |
| TH: 10/29 | ***No class today*** The Community Work Party on Saturday (10/10/15 from 10-12pm) will take the place of today's class. | This is the 5th week. If your grade is not where you want it to be, then you might consider turning in this assignment. If you are interested, please let me know by 10/27/15. A#9 EXTRA CREDIT (Up to 3 pts possible): Write a well-written 2-2.5 page paper about storm-water pollution in Salmon Bay. You can choose another water body in the United States besides Salmon Bay, but you must let me know if you'll be focusing your paper on another location. I prefer that if you choose another location it be on tribal territory in the United States. | |
| 6 | T: 11/3 | Climate Change: basic science, impacts and adaptation | In-class time to discuss last minute questions that you have on the paper, get suggestions from your peers, or work on draft paper Re-visit discussion about the structure of an academic journal article |
| TH: 11/5 | Guest Speaker: Mike Williams to Skype into class (confirmed!) | A#10: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker A#11: Rough draft of paper due: Instructions and guidance for Final Paper |
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| 7 | T: 11/10 | Tar Sands and Keystone XL Pipeline
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A#12: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker |
| TH: 11/12 | Tribal water security: Uses and sources of water, quality, quantity, accessibility and culture | A#13: In-class writing: Please take 10 minutes to briefly summarize your thoughts about the major topics discussed in today's lecture. Include notions that stood out and point out any unclear ideas, then break into small groups to discuss your analysis. | |
| 8 | T: 11/17 | The significance of tribal involvement in environmental decision-making | None |
| TH: 11/19 | Guest Speaker: Libby Nelson, Environmental Policy Analyst, The Tulalip Tribes Natural Department (confirmed) | A#14: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker | |
| 9 | T: 11/24 | Indigenous environmental sustainability, ecosystem services, Indigenous cultural values and revitalization | A#15: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker |
| TH: 11/26 | UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY | None | |
| 10 | T: 12/1 | Protecting scared lands! Environmental activism in Indian Country and review of main topics in class |
A#16: Bring to class, and post on Canvas, an article (news or journal), a video or book. Be prepared to give a 2-3 min summary to classmates. |
| TH: 12/3 | Guest Speaker: Matt Remle, Indigenous Activist who Led efforts to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2014 (Confirmed!) | A#17: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker | |
| 11 | T: 12/8 | Student PowerPoint Presentations and snacks |
A#18: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker A#19: 20 min presentation due Instructions and guidance for Final Paper |
| TH: 12/10 | Student PowerPoint Presentations and snacks | A#19 (cont.): 20 min presentation due | |
| FR: 12/11 | Paper due by midnight | A#20: Class paper due by midnight | |
| Finals | NO FINAL | NO FINAL |