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...........Senate 

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Extended Studies Diploma 

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Senate Committee on Academic Planning! 

Date .......

February 17, 1984 

The proposed program Extended Studies Diploma - Ethnic Relations was approved 

by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its meeting of December 

13, 1983, and by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning at its meeting of 

December 13, 1983. Approval is recommended to Senate. 

In discussion at the Committee level, it was noted that the program is based 

on existing courses, faculty and library resources at the University. 

MOTION: 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors, as 

set forth in S.84-22 , the proposed program Extended Studies Diploma - 

Ethnic Relations". 

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(Note: Should any Senator wish to review further documentation, it is 

available through Secretariat Services in the Office of the Registrar) 

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MEMORANDUM

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Enclosed please find a proposal for an SFU Extended Studies Diplana Program in

Ethnic Relations for submission to the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Caiurtit-tee.

The proposal has been

resented for discussion to all departments who have

faculty members and courses included in the Program. The members of our

Committee are available to speak to the proposal as . it moves through the

University carrnittee process.

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

To.. 

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Leonard Cohen ?

From

David Zlrrunerman

Political Science 

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Philosophy 

Subject.....Diploma Program - 

Ethnic Studies

Date.. 

Oct 11, 

1983 .

I have had a chance to examine the proposal for

the development of an 

Extended Studies Diploma Program in Ethnic Relations with an eye to the

possible place of philosophy in the curriculum. The most relevant course

would be in ethics and social and political philosophy; specifically, 

courses in which there is discussion of human r:ghts and distributive 

justice. I think this proposal should be advanced as it is, and that the 

addition of the relevant philosophy courses should be discussed sometime 

in the near future, once the program is in place..

To........... 

W^ttamaniuk, Secret

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Extended Studies Diploma - 

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The Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee at its meeting of October 27, 

1983, approved the Proposal for the Development of a Simon Fraser University 

Program in Ethnic Relations. The Committee had asked that consultation 

between Economics and Philosophy take place prior to the program being 

approved, and it was satisfied that there was adequate consultation with 

both denartments. 

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A PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT 

OF A SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 

EXTENDED STUDIES DIPLOMA PROGRAM 

IN

ETHNIC RELATIONS 

Submitted by 

THE SFU FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ETHNIC RELATIONS 

Dr. H. Adam 

(Sociology) ? 

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Dr. L. Cohen (Political 

Science 

Dr.

J.

Mastai (Continuing Studies) 

Dr.

A. Paranjpe (Psychology)  

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..Dr... 

J.

Wyatt.(Education) 

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May, 1983 

PROPOSAL FOR AN EXTENDED STUDIES DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN ETHNIC RELATIONS 

Ethnic Relations as a Field of Inquiry. 

The study of Ethnic Relations within the Social Sciences developed as a 

specialized concern with ethnically defined conflicts and problems of migration. 

Such conflicts arise from the ascription of 

demeaning.characteristics 

to subgroups 

(stereotyping, racism, prejudice), but, more important, result from exclusion 

(discrimination). Ethnic Relations explores the causes of unequal treatment., 

compares ethnic antagonisms internationally and develops strategies to improve 

intergroup relations in Canada in light of this knowledge. 

Ethnic Relations draws on the expertises of different disciplines (History, 

Psychology, Political Science, Education, Anthropology and Sociology) to achieve 

these goals. Faculty working in this field, although trained in a specific area, 

necessarily adopt interdisciplinary approaches when focussing on cross-ethnic 

interaction. 

Therefore, Ethnic Relations is not identical with ethnography or area studies 

although ethnographic data form an essential part of Ethnic Relations. Ethnic 

Relations transcends expert knowledge of specific groups (for example, Native Indians) 

or techniques directed at specific features of ethnic groups. Thus, teaching 

of.English as a Second Language (ESL) does not fall within the parameters of Ethnic. 

Relations. Facilitating cross-cultural communication constitutes one aspect of 

Ethnic Relations but does not address the core of ethnic conflict. 

Faculty who are part of the Ethnic Relations Program are familiar with the 

major authors of the substantial literature in the field (Ailport, Banton, Barth, 

Deutsch, Glazer, Kuper, Pettigrew, Rex, van den Berghe, Wilson), All participating 

SFU faculty have themselves published on Ethnic Relations and are engaged in research 

in this area. This work includes both theoretical analyses and/or applied studies. 

Membership in, or familiarity with, subgroups or interest in intergroup harmony. 

alone should not, be considered sufficient expertise in the field. It is expected 

however, that the development of the Program will motivate more faculty members to 

specialize and conduct researchifl Ethnic Relations. 

While the Program. focuses on Canadian Ethnic Relations in a comparative 

and theoretical perspective, it is expected that the students would acquire 

the instrumental skills for intervening in and preventing conflict situations. 

This goal will be facilitated by systematic inventory of succes8es and failures 

elsewhere, that allows the student to better evaluate his/her own experiences 

and integrate practical needs with theoretical depth. With this perspective, 

applied research, according to the student's own specialization, would be en- 

couraged in a field-work/reading course. 

The Constituency for the Program 

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During the past ten years in Canada, a new area of specialization has 

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veloped within the human services professions; that of the multi-cultural worker. 

Whether social workers, educators, police, counsellors, personnel managers, 

medical practitioners or civil servants, these 

professionals are required to 

perform effectively with 

clients from a variety of ethnic and language backgrounds. 

During the last two years, all levels of government and many institutions such as 

Public Service 

the Vancouver School Board, the Vancouver Health Department and the 

Commission have developed policy statements and legislation in the-area of ethnic 

relations which often translate into additional expectations for performance on the 

job. ? 

In response to faculty and community concerns, the Simon FraserUniversity 

Advisory Committee on Ethnic Relations was appointed in October, 1980 by the Academic 

Vice-President. ? 

The first task of that committee was to investigate possibilities 

for. program development in Continuing Studies, 

To date the SFU Ethnic Relations program has developed in four areas - 

research ? 

credit. programs, non-credit programs and community participation (see 

Appendix I: 

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Year-End Report 1981-82). 

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During the first year, the program served 

close to 1,000 participants from 60 institutions and agencies in B.C. 

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An over- 

whelming majority of these participants were employed full-time, had not previously 

registered for SFU courses (credit or non-credit), and were seeking professional 

development on questions of ethnic relations. 

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As one part of the Ethnic Relations program, ten non-credit workshops in a 

series called "Cross-Cultural Perspectives" were offered from April, 1981 to 

February, 1982. 

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Of 122 respondents to evaluation questionnaires at the end of each 

workshop, 36 (30%) stated that they would be interested in registering 

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for a 

credit program leading tocertification 

in

ethnic relations. 

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An additional 61 (50% 

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would be interested in such a.program, 23 

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(-19%) responded that their colleagues 

would show a great deal of interest and an 

additional 

72 (59%) stated that they 

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beleived there would be some interest from their colleagues. 

Of the 122 respondents, 109 (.89%) held at least a Bachelors degree while 

13 (11%) held no degree.. This would suggest that an extended studies diploma 

would be most appropriate to serve the growing need for professional development 

in ethnic relations. 

Rationale 

At the present time, no Canadian university offers a diploma program in 

ethnic relations or any configuration of creditor non-credit courses in this 

field of study. The Universities of Toronto, Victoria and Western Ontario offer 

peripatetic, one-shot, non-credit courses including a professional development 

workshop for social workers, "Delivering Ethnic Counselling Services" (Toronto), 

"Food and Culture" (Western Ontario) and "Ksan Museum" and 

'!Our 

Rich Heritage 

in B.C." which are part of a Cultural Conservation program at Victoria. Mt. St. 

Vincent University has offered one credit course in nutrition to native peoples 

in Fort Smith, N.W.T. St. Mary's University offers no credit courses but seems 

to do extensive non-credit programming through its International Education Centre. 

Members of the SFU Faculty constitute a unique interdisciplinary resource 

representing specializations in areas such as ethnic relations, ethnic politics, 

immigration, communications, social psychology, multicultural education and 

cultural geography. 

At a time when governments and public institutions have indicated concern and 

established initiatives to combat racism and foster positive ethnic relations in 

this province, an extended studies diploma program would provide two important 

services: 1) training students and professionals to better understand the nature 

of the multi-cultural society in which they live and work; and 2) stimulating much- 

needed Canadian research in the field of ethnic relations. 

At present, especially in a time of high unemployment which has traditionally 

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fueled racial tension, there exists both the need 

and the desire on the part of 

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SFU faculty, potential students and institutional policymakers to establish.an 

extended studies diploma program in ethnic relations. 

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Goals of an Extended Studies Diploma Program in Ethnic Relations 

The goals of an Extended Studies Diploma Programin Inter-Ethnic Relations 

include: 

1)

to foster inquiry into theoretical and applied questions pertaining, to 

ethnic relations; 

2)

to provide an opportunity for mature students, 

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especially those currently 

employed in human services professions, to continue their education in a 

specialization of particular interest to themselves and their employers; 

3)

to serve as a resource to public institutions and the community at large 

by providing an opportunity for professionals to apply theoretical knowledge 

to their practical experiences; and 

4)

to provide an opportunity for professionals from a wide variety of fields 

to meet and collaborate on examination of issues of mutual concern. 

Pre-Requisites and Parameters of Diploma Programs 

As described in the Senate-guidelines for the establishment of Certificate 

and Diploma Programs, a diploma program should, in general, consist of regular 

upper division univeristy courses. Graduate courses may be included. The study 

program should be the equivalent of one full year or more of university study 

(30 or mote semester hours). A first university degree or the equivalent normally 

is a pre-requisite 

but mature applicants particularly suited because of experience 

may also be admitted.. Semester hour credits applied to one diploma cannot be 

applied to another SFU certificate or diploma or degree, and visa versa. 

Proposed Courses 

In accordance with Senate guidelines for the establishment of Diploma programs, 

the following upper division courses are proposed in order to fulfill requirements 

for thirty or more semester hours of course work. 

It is suggested that 'the following constitute 

core courses for

the program 

from which 15 units must be chosen. It is further suggested that these core courses 

be taken in the following order; 

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Sociology 

303-4 ? 

Ethnic Conflict 

Psychology 360-3 

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Social Psychology 

History 428-3 2 

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Problems in the Social and Economic History of 

Canada: Immigration 

Education 441-4 

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.Cultural Differences In Education 

Political Science 481-3 

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Ethnic Relations and National Identity 

The following courses are proposed as elective courses from which the 

additional required units may be chosen at the student's discretion. 

Criminology 311-3 ? 

Minorities and the Criminal Justice System 

Communications 322-3 

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Communication and Cultural Context 

Geography 420-5 1 

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Cultural Geography 

History 326-3 

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The History of Native People in Canada 

Psychology 460-5 2 

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Social psychology 

Sociology 401-4 

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Canadian Ethnic Minorities 

Sociology 801-5 

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Comparative Ethnic Relations 

Directed Studies/Directed Reading/Field Work 

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Special Topics 

1 Pre-requisites may be waived only on approval of the course instructor. 

2 When taught byan associate of the Ethnic Relations Program 

In any department represented by proposed courses but only under the direction 

of one of the faculty members of the Ethnic Relations Program 

On approval of the steering committee, if course deals with ethnic content 

Administration of the Program 

It is proposed that a Steering Committee, consisting of faculty members 

associated with the program, administer the academic side of the program and 

provide guidance on matters of policy. The SF13 Faculty Advisory Committee on 

Ethnic Relations would seem to be an appropriate body to serve this function. 

It is further suggested that the Departmental Assistant in the Department of 

Anthropology and Sociology would be an appropriate person to provide the executive 

functions such as student advice and scheduling to ensure that students can 

complete the program within five years, 

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Resources ? 

No new courses or faculty members will be required to launch this program. 

No additional library resources will be required. In view of the fact that the 

SF13 Archives have begun collections on the Italian, Francophone, Greek and Sikh 

communities in B.C., the potential exists to enhance 

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-these collections as a result 

of an Extended Studies Diploma Program in Ethnic Relations. 