SFU
MEMORANDUM
Dean <>t Graduate Studies
Maggie Benston Student Ser\'ices
Centre 1100
8888 University Drive
Burnaby,BC
Canada V5A 1S6
attention
Senate
from
Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate
Studies
RE:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tl:.\. 778.782.3042
FAX 778.782.3080
date
10 November 2012
No.
GS2012.36
_
S.12-176
www.sfu.ca/Dean-
GradStudies
For information:
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of 5 November, 2012, SGSC approved the following
curriculum revision:
Effective Date is Summer 2013
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
[GS2012.361
a)
Department of History
1.
New courses:
HIST 860-6 Comprehensive Field 1
HIST 861-6 Comprehensive Field 2
HIST 862-6 Comprehensive Field 3
b)
School for International Studies
1.
Program Changes:
i)
Create a Latin American stream (LASMA) within the Master of International Studies (MAIS)
ii)
Addition of Thesis Option
2.
New courses:
IS 880-6 MA Extended Essays
IS 886-2 Thesis Prospectus
IS 898-8 MA Thesis
Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report of curriculum revisions may do so by going to
Docushare: https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email shellev gair@sfu.ca.
MEMO
SFU
FACULTY OF
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ATTENTION: Wade Parkhouse. dean of Graduate Studio;
FROM: Paul Budra, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Science Chair,
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Graduate Studies Curriculum Committee
1RE:
FASSGSC Proposals
OAlE: September 13'\ 2012
GS2012.36
FASSGSC metonSeptember 13'\2012and passed theattache motions. Would you please place them on theagenda for the
next SGSC meeting?
SIMON" VRASPR UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF THE WORLD
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5A IS6, Canada
FASSGSC 12-08
Dr. Hilmar M. Pabel
Graduate Program Chair
778-782-5816
pabel@sfli.ca
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Dr. Paul Budra
Associate Dean
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dear Dr. Budra,
At its meeting on 19 July 2012 the Department of History approved the creation ofthree new graduate
courses in History: Comprehensive Field 1, Comprehensive Field 2, Comprehensive Field 3. Please see
the three accompanying New Graduate Course Proposal Forms for specific details.
In the name ofthe Department of History, I ask forthe approval of these proposed courses from the
Graduate Studies Committee of FASS.
Many thanks for your consideration.
M~^cA.
SIMON PRA5ER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
SIMON FRASKR UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
HS& PROPOSED COURSE
Program leg. MAPH] HIST
Course litis [max 80 characters)
Comprehensive Field 1
Number (eg. 810) 860
Short Title lappears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Comprehensive Field 1
Units (eg. 4] 6
Course Description for SFU Calendar
[Usee attached document GO Learning outcomes identified
A requirement forail PhD students, this course is based on a reading listofthe equivalent of 40 to 45 books agreed upon by the student and
faculty field supervisorin the firstsemester of study. Students coverthe material on these liststhrough a structured reading program in order
to demonstrate scholarlyproficiency
in a specificfield of historical inquiry determined by the student and the student's supervisorycommittee.
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[If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
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to recognize on their transcripts a long-established requirement of PhD students.
RESOURCES
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provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
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Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
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Additional space required in order to offer this course dsee attached document
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Number (eg. 810) qqq
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APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sentto the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigningthe appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The newcourse proposalmust also be sent to the Library for a report on libraryresources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate thatthe Dean(sJ ordesignate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
supportls)the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
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(non-departmentalizedfaculties need notsign!
Department Graduate Program Committee
HilmarM.Pabel
Department Chair
Mark Leier
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Faculty Graduate Program Committee
Senate Graduate Studies Committee
(Affprov
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CONTACT
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Department /School / Program
History
Contact name
Roxanne Panchasi
Contact email
panchasi@sfu.ca
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
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PROPOSED COURSE
Program leg. MAPHl HIST
Course Title (max 80 characters!
Comprehensive Field 2
Number leg. 810) Q61
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Comprehensive Field 2
Units (eg. 4) 6
Course Description for SFUCalendar
(__see attached document 0 Learning outcomes identified
A requirement for all PhD students, this course is based on a readinglistof the equivalent of 40 to 45 books agreed upon by the student and
faculty field supervisor inthe first semester of study.Students cover the material on these liststhrough a structured reading program inorder
to demonstrate scholarly proficiency in a specific field of historical inquiry determined by the student and the student's supervisory committee.
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RESOURCES
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Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs willindicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Libraryfor a report on library resources.
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturelsl below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate ofotherFaculties affected by the proposed new course
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Name of Faculty
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Date
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Department/ School/ Program
History
Contact name
Roxanne Panchasi
Contact email
panchasi@sfu.ca
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Program [eg. MAPH) HIST
Number leg. 810) 862
Units (eg. 4) 6
Course Titte Imax 80 characters)
Comprehensive Field 3
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
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faculty field supervisor in the first
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to demonstrale scholarly proficiency in a specific field of historical inquiry determined by the student and the student's supervisory committee.
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••.•RESOURCES
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The newcourse proposalmust also be sent to the Library for a report on libraryresources.
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supports! the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature ot Dean or Designate
Date
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Roxanne Panchasi
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
School for International Studies
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MEMORANDUM
To:
Paul Budra, Chair, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Graduate Curriculum Committee
From:
John Harriss, Director, School for International Studies
Subject:
Curriculum changes
Date:
August 15, 2012
At its meeting of June 18, 2012, the School for International Studies approved the attached
changes.
1. We would like to propose curriculum changes to the MA in International Studies program.
Details are outlined in the attached memo.
2. We would like to offer the following new courses:
IS 880-6
MA Extended Essays
Rationale: To distinguish between students in the extended essays track (IS 880) versus
the thesis track (IS 889).
IS 886-2
Thesis Prospectus
Rationale: To guide students in the thesis writing process.
ISi^-8 MA Thesis
Rationale: To distinguish between students in the extended essays track (IS 880) versus
the thesis track (IS £89).
3. We would like to dissolve the MA in International Leadership program.
Would you please place this proposal on the agenda
of the next meeting of the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences Curriculum Committee.
John Harriss, Director
School for International Studies
iharriss@sfu.ca
/
TO:
Paul Budra, Chair, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate Curriculum
Committee
FROM:
John Harriss, Director, School for International Studies
SUBJECT:
Major Program Change - MA in International Studies
DATE:
June 18, 2012
A. Proposed program changes
A recent review of the MA program in the School for International Studies by its faculty
members, having regard to the program's relationship with the Latin American Studies program
and to changes in the composition
of the School's faculty has resulted in the following proposals.
We would like to proceed with the following:
1. Integrating the LASMA within the MAIS by making LAS a stream within the MAIS
program. This stream requires proof ofreading and speaking competence in Spanish or
Portuguese.
2. Providing two options for completion: (a) the extended essays track or (b) the thesis track.
This will require the deletion of the project track. Students in the extended essays track
will complete six courses plus the extended essays course (IS 880). Students in the thesis
track will complete five courses, the thesis prospectus course (IS 886) and the thesis
course (IS 889).
3. Adding a new course: IS 880-6 MA Extended Essays.
4. Adding a new course: IS 886-2 Thesis Prospectus.
5. Adding a new course: IS £89^8 MA Thesis.
B. How the changes will affect the existing program
There are no changes in regards to prerequisites and the proposed changes will not have an
impact on students already enrolled in the program.
C. Justification for the changes
1. To preserve many of the critical features of the LASMAprogram while enhancing both
the LASMA and MAIS programs. The two core courses in the LASMA havealready
been cross-listed with IS (LAS 815/IS 815-4 Theories of LatinAmerican Development &
LAS 835/IS 835-4 Social and Political Change in Latin America).
2. The extended essays track willbe oriented towards students who are interested in working
professionally in the fields of internationaldevelopment, governance and conflict and/or
Latin American Studies. Students pursuing this track will have the option of writing a
policy briefing (or policy briefings), a review essay (or review essays), or some other type
of writing focused on synthesis and analysis, rather than original research. The thesis
track will be oriented towards students who are interested in pursuing further academic
studies beyond the masters level and/orwho are interested in pursuing original research.
3. To distinguish between students in the extended essays track (IS 880) versus the thesis
track (IS_&8£).
4. To guide students in the thesis writing process.
D. Calendar language changes
FROM:
International Studies Master of Arts Program
Schoolfor International Studies \ Faculty ofArts and Social Sciences
Simon Fraser University Calendar2012 2013 Fall
^
This full-time 12 month program, leading to a master of arts Master of Arts (MA) in international
studios International Studies, consists of seven courses that are completed over three consecutive
terms. The duration of the program may be extended with the approval of the senior supervisor
and graduate chair/director. Courses will be dependent upon which stream a student is
completing. These are
• stream A
\
- international development International Development
•
stream B 2 - governance and conflict Governance and Conflict
• stream 3 - Latin American Studies
Admission Requirements
Normally, to be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a
cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 from a recognized university, preferably in an arts
or social sciences discipline. In addition, the School also requires a statement
of research interest.
Applicants seeking entry into the Latin American Studies stream must provide proof of reading
and speaking competence in Spanish or Portuguese. At the discretion of the graduate program
committee, proof of competence in another language spoken in Latin America and the Caribbean
may be accepted. Those admitted with other credentials or those with arts degrees who in the
judgment of the Graduate Chair are without adequate foundation in the social sciences may be
required to make up any deficiency without receiving graduate credit for those courses. Students
are admitted for commencement of studies in the fall semester only.
Application Requirements
Please consult the School for International Studies website.
Program Requirements
1. Extended Essays Track
Candidates Students complete a minimum of 30 units, including at least 24 units of course work
coursework and a project two extended essays (si* 6 units). Each extended essay should be
approximately 8,000 words. The options are writing a policy briefing (or policy briefings), a
review essay (or review essays), or some other type of writing focused on synthesis and analysis,
rather than original research.
Stream A 1 International Development
3
Students who chooso this stream complete all of
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 801 Institutions, Policies and Development (4)
IS 802 Political Economy
of Development (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 880 MA Extended Essays (6)
±
IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and two elective courses subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream B ^Governance and Conflict
Students who choose this stream complete all of
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 806 State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 840 Perspectives in International Studies (4)
IS 880 MA Extended Essays (6)
-IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and two elective courses subject to approval from the graduate chair or program director.
Stream 3 Latin American Studies
IS 815 Theories of Latin American Development (4)
IS 835 Social and Political Change in Latin America (4)
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 880 MA Extended Essays (6)
and two elective courses subject to approval from the graduate chair or program director.
2. Thesis Track
Candidates Students complete a minimum of 30 units, including at least 24 20 units of course
work coursework and a project (six units), the thesis prospectus course (2 units) and the thesis
course (8 units). The thesis prospectus (IS 886) should be comprised
of 3,000 words and should
lav out a research question, the relevant scholarlyliteratureand propose a method for conducting
the research. Students will then research and write a thesis (IS
$\9)
of between 14,000 to 16,000
words.
The thesis will be the result of original research and will be designed with the goal of
producing a publishable article.
Stream A 1 International Development
Students who choose this stream complete all of
•
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 801 Institutions, Policies and Development (4)
IS 802 Political Economy of Development (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
IS 889 MA Thesis (8)
•-
• IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and two one elective courses subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream B 2 Governance and Conflict
Students who choose this stream complete all of
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 806 State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 840 Perspectives in International Studies (4)
IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
IS AW MA Thesis (8)
*—
IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and two one elective courses subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream 3 Latin American Studies
• IS 815 Theories of Latin American Development (4)
• IS 835 Social and Political Change in Latin America (4)
• IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies
• IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
• IS 883 MA Thesis (8)
and one elective course subject to approval from the graduate chair or program director.
TO:
International Studies Master of Arts Program
Schoolfor International Studies \ Faculty ofArtsand Social Sciences
SimonFraser University Calendar 2013 Fall
This full-time 12 month program, leading to a Master of Arts (MA) in International Studies,
consists of seven courses that are completed over three consecutive terms. The duration of the
program may be extended with the approval of the senior supervisor and graduate chair/director.
Courses will be dependent upon which course stream a student is completing. These are
• stream 1- International Development
• stream 2 - Governance and Conflict
• stream 3 - Latin American Studies
-J
Admission Requirements
Normally, to be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a
cumulative grade point average
of at least 3.5 from a recognized university, preferably in an arts
or social sciences discipline. In addition, the School also requires a statement
of research interest.
Applicants seeking entry into the Latin American Studies stream must provide proof of reading
and speaking competence in Spanish or Portuguese. At the discretion of the graduate program
committee, proof of competence in another language spoken in Latin America and the Caribbean
may be accepted. Those admitted with other credentials or those with arts degrees who in the
judgment of the Graduate Chair are without adequate foundation in the social sciences may be
required to make up any deficiency without receiving graduate credit for those courses. Students
are admitted for commencement of studies in the fall semester only.
Application Requirements
Please consult the School for International Studies website.
Program Requirements
1. Extended Essays Track
Students complete a minimum of 30 units, including at least 24 units of coursework and two
extended essays (6 units). Each extended essay should be approximately 8,000 words. The
options are writing a policy briefing (or policy briefings), a review essay (or review essays), or
some other type ofwriting focused on synthesis and analysis, rather than original research.
Stream 1 International Development
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 801 Institutions, Policies and Development (4)
IS 802 Political Economy
of Development (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 880 MA Extended Essays (6)
and two elective courses subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream 2 Governance and Conflict
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 806 State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 840 Perspectives in International Studies (4)
IS 880 MA Extended Essays (6)
andtwo elective courses subject to approval from the graduate chairor program director.
Stream 3 Latin American Studies
• IS 815 Theories of Latin American Development(4)
•
IS 835 Social and Political Change in Latin America (4)
•
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
•
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
•
IS 880 MA Extended
Essays
(6)
and two elective courses subject to approval from the graduate chair or program director.
2. Thesis Track
Students complete a minimum of 30 units, including at least 20 units of coursework, the thesis
prospectus course (2 units) and the thesis course (8 units). The thesis prospectus (IS 886) should
comprise of 3,000 words and should lay out a research question, the relevant scholarly literature
and propose a method for conducting the research. Students will then research and write a thesis
(IS $fi_>) of between 14,000 to 16,000 words. The thesis will be the result of original research
and will be designed with the goal of producing a publishable article.
Stream 1 International Development
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 801 Institutions, Policies and Development (4)
IS 802 Political Economy of Development (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
IS^ MA Thesis (8)
and one elective course subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream 2 Governance and Conflict
IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
IS 806 State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives (4)
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
IS 840 Perspectives in International Studies (4)
IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
IS £8^MA Thesis (8)
and one elective course subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
Stream 3 Latin American Studies
•
IS 815 Theories of Latin American Development (4)
•
IS 835 Social and Political Change in Latin America (4)
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IS 800 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
•
IS 830 Analytic Approaches for International Studies (4)
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IS 886 MA Thesis Prospectus (2)
•
IS £89 MA Thesis (8)
and one elective course subject to approval from the graduate chair or program director.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Latin American Studies Program
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MEMORANDUM
To:
Paul Budra,Chair, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Graduate Curriculum Committee
From:
Alexander Dawson, Director, Latin American Studies Program
Subject:
Curriculum changes
Date:
June 18,2012
On June 18,2012, the Steering Committee ofthe Latin American Studies Program agreed
to support the proposal,put forward by the School ofInternational Studies, to createa
Latin American Studies Stream within the MAIS.
Two courses currently taught withinthe LAS MA (LAS 815 and LAS 835) will become
required courses within this stream.
LAS has admitted a cohort ofstudents for the MA for theFall 2012 semester, but we do
not anticipate doing an intake during the coming year. Itis our plan to focus graduate
admissions within theMAIS in future years. Once this year's cohort completes the
program, we anticipate closing the stand-alone LAS MA program.
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Alec Dawson
Director, LAS
aldawson@s_u.ca
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
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RESOURCES
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provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Facutty member(s) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Various faculty members in IS and LAS.
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course Dsee attached document
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APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposesa new course it mustfirst besent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee wherethere might be an overlapin course content. Thechairs willindicatethat overlapconcerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriatespaceor via a separatememo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The newcourse proposal must also be sent to the Library fora report on library resources.
Once overlap concernshave been dealt with,signaturesindicate approval bythe department, homefaculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturelsl belowindicate that the Dean(s) or designateofother Facultiesaffected bythe proposed newcourse
support(s) the approval ofthe new course.
Name of Faculty
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Date
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Department /School/ Program
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School for International Studies) Ellen Yap (staff)
Contact email
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Program [eg. MAPH)
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Number [eg. 810) 886
Units (eg. 4) 2
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Thesis Prospectus
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Estimated enrolment
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Date of initial offering
Fall 2013
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To guide students in the thesis writing process.
ran&> RESOURCES
If additional resources arerequired to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty memberis) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Various faculty members in IS and LAS.
Number of additional facultymembers required in order to offerthis course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course D see attached document
N/A
Additionalspecialized equipment required in order to offer this course
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been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separatememo or e-mail (attached to this form).
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other
Faculties
The signature(s) belowindicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Facultiesaffected bythe proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
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Date
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Department /School/ Program
School for Internationa] Studies
Contact name
Ellen Yap (staff)
Contact email
syap@sfu.ca
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
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Course Title (max 80 characters]
MA Thesis
Number [eg. 810)898
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
MA Thesis
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Available Course Components:
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•Seminar
•Laboratory
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Grading Basis • Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
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Prerequisites (if any) Dsee attached document (if more space is required)
Enrollment in the MA in International Studies program.
• This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (ifthis space is insufficient)
Campus at which coursewill be offered (check all that apply) •Burnaby
• Vancouver • Surrey • GNW •.
Estimated enrolment
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Date of initial offering
Fall 2013
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
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• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involvechildren or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
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To distinguish between students in the extended essays track (IS880) vs. the thesis track (IS£8<3)
MS
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If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing thecourse should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Various faculty members in IS and LAS.
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt withbysigning the appropriate space or viaa separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approvalbythe department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturelsl below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate ofother Faculties affected by the proposed newcourse
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
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Department / School / Program
School for International Studies
Contact name
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Contact email
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Academic Calendar > International Studies > International Studies Master of Arts Program
International Studies Master of Arts Program
School tor International Studies
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Faculty ofArts and Social Sciences
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2012 Fall
This full-time 12 month program, leading to a master of arts (MA) in international studies, consists of seven courses that are completed over
three consecutive terms. Courses will be dependent upon which course stream a student is completing. These are
• stream A- international development
• stream B - governance and conflict
Admission Requirements
Normally, to be consideredforadmission,applicantsmust have a bachelor'sdegreewithacumulative grade pointaverage of at least 3.5 froma
recognizeduniversity, preferablyin an arts or social sciences discipline. Inaddition, the School also requiresa statement of research interest.
Those admitted withothercredentialsorthose with artsdegrees who in the judgment of the Graduate Chairarewithoutadequate foundation in
the socialsciences may be requiredto make up any deficiency without receivinggraduate credit forthose courses. Students are admitted for
commencement of studies in the fall semester only.
Application Requirements
Please consult the School for International Studies website.
Program Requirements
Candidates complete a minimum of 30 units,including at least24 unitsof course work anda project (sixunits).
Stream A International Development
Students who choose this stream complete ail of
• IS 800Problems in International Development Policy and Practice (4)
• IS 801 Institutions, Policiesand Development (4)
• IS 802
Political Economy of Development (4)
• IS 830 AnalyticApproaches for International Studies (4)
• IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and two elective courses subject to approval of the graduate chair or director.
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Stream B Governance and Conflict
Students who choose this stream complete allof
• IS 800 Problems in International DevelopmentPolicy and Practice (4)
• IS 806 StateFailure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives(4)
• IS 830 AnalyticApproaches for International Studies (4)
• IS 840 Perspectives in
International Studies (4)
• IS 888 MA Paper (6)
and twoelective courses subject to approval fromthe graduate chairor programdirector.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy theacademic requirements that are specified intheGraduate General Regulations (residence, course work,
academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), aswell asthespecific
requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.
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