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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T: 1/6 | Introductions, review of course requirements, readings, and topics | None |
| TH: 1/8 | Environmental policies; EPA statutes; Sign up for presentation dates on 3/10 or 3/12 | A#1: List of class goals | |
| 2 | T: 1/13 | Introduction to the principles of environmental justice Federal trust responsibility and tribal self-determination United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | A#2: Bring a list of possible research topics |
| TH: 1/15 | Library tour: Meet from 3:30-4:30pm in Suzzallo Room 102 Introductory visit to Writing Center at 4:45pm in Odegaard 121 UW Library Class Guides created by UW Librairan, Harry Murphy (Thanks to Harry!) (updated on 1/15/15) |
A#3: Bring a list of research terms to library | |
| 3 | T: 1/20 | Visit the Writing Center at 3:30 pm for 1.5 hr workshop on responsible use of sources and annotated bibliographies. Odegaard 121 (updated on 1/15/15) | A#4: Provide 3 example citation of an article, book, and video A#5: Simple outline of research paper due (example of an outline) |
| TH: 1/22 | Climate change Hanford Email update sent on 1_17_2015 |
A#6: 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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| 4 | T: 1/27 | Guest Speaker:
Paul Ward, Program Manager of the Yakama Nation Fisheries Email update sent on 1_25_2015 |
A#7: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker |
| TH: 1/29 | Visit the Writing Center at 3:30 pm for 1 hr workshop on crafting outlines Resource Demands and Mining lecture back in SMI 313 | A#8: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker | |
| 5 | T: 2/3 | Guest Speakers: James Rasmussen of the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and Linda Event Coordinator at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (updated on 1/13) Duwamish River Duwamish Tribe and pollutants in water Meet at 3 pm in the Burke Museum parking lot. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE! |
A#9: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker |
| TH: 2/5 | Health effects of environmental contamination for indigenous communities Exposures to contaminates Peabody Coal Mine or TBD | A#10: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker | |
| 6 | T: 2/10 | Guest Speaker: Andrew Curley, PhC will Skype in for a 25-50 minute presentation about mining on the Navajo Nation Keystone pipeline | A#11: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker A#: Rough draft of paper due (Due date Moved see: Instructions and guidance for Final Paper sent on 2_9_2015) |
| TH: 2/12 | Guest Speaker: Tom Goldtooth will Skype or call in for a
45-50 minute presentation/lecture
Become familiar with the Indigenous Environmental Network’s Website
Environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest |
A#12: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker A#13: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker |
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| 7 | T: 2/17 |
Guest Speaker: From 3:30-4:20 pm Patrick Chidsey, Career Counselor, Lead The Career Center, University of Washington http://www.careers.uw.edu/ 4:30-5:20 pm Tribal involvement and environmental decision making |
A#14: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker A#15: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker |
| TH: 2/19 | Water pollution and water security | A#16: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker | |
| 8 | T: 2/24 | Guest Speaker: Matt Remle, Activist, Led efforts to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2014 (updated on 1/19/15) Sustainability and Indigenous values |
A#17: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker |
| TH: 2/26 | Ecosystem services and cultural revitalization | A#18: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker | |
| 9 | T: 3/3 | Guest Speaker: Libby Nelson, Environmental Policy Analyst, The Tulalip Tribes Natural Department | A# 19: Bring 1-2 questions for speaker |
| TH: 3/5 | Environmental activism in Indian Country and Reflections of main ideas in class | A#20: 1 page journal about key points presented by speaker | |
| 8 | T: 3/10 | Student PowerPoint Presentations and snacks | A#21: 20 min presentation due |
| TH: 3/12 | Class Canceled for Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on 3/12/2015 from 2:30-4pm and presentations moved to 3/10 for undergrads | A#22: Final Paper Due Instructions and guidance for Final Paper sent on 2_9_2015 | |
| FINAL | No Final |