IS830-Week THREE

On Ethics & Reflexivity

IS830, Week THREE Lecture, 2024Dr Nazanin Shahrokni

Prof. Megan MacKenzie

Our Guest Speaker

List of Questions

Conceptualizing Ethics & Ethical Research - Effective Reflexivity - Ethical Surprises, Dilemmas, Paradoxes - Maintaining Critical Distance from Research Subjects Ethics in Practice - Protecting Researchers and Research Subjects - Compensating Research and Research Subjects for Their Contributions - Whose Voice Should be Included? Whose Expectations Should be Addressed? Ethical considerations in Prof. Mackenzie's Research - Positionality - Dealing with IRB & Bureaucratice Procedures - Maintaining Integrity Ethical considerations at SIS - Reflexivity in International Studies - Deconolizing International Studies - Practical Steps Ethical issues related to particular research themes - Security Studies and Migration Control - Terrorism - Refugee Studies

Create a Charter for decolonizing research for the school for international studies

Due date: 2 February 2024, 4pm

Description

In this assignment, you are tasked with developing a brief but comprehensive charter for the School for International Studies at Simon Fraser University. This charter should outline a strategic plan for decolonizing knowledge and conducting ethical research within the academic environment. Drawing on the principles of decolonization, your charter should address key areas such as curriculum, research, institutional practices, and community engagement. You can focus on all or some of these areas. The goal is to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment that recognizes and promotes diverse perspectives.

Assignment prompt

Learning objectives

By completing this assignment, you should gain a deep understanding of the practical steps involved in decolonizing knowledge and conducting ethical research within an academic institution and develop the skills to advocate for and implement meaningful change.

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Building a Culture of Inclusivity & Respect

Understanding Decolonization Principles

Critical Assessment of Current Practices

Drafting an Actionable & Realistic Charter

Write an essay or compose a document with the School for International Studies in mind. Think of this document as something that could be used as a draft to create a mission statement for the department or published as a guideline on our website.

Format And Structure

content

Citations

Engage with at least 6 key readings from the first 3 weeks

Use proper citation. Citations don't count towards the word limit.

Word Limit

750 words max.

Be creative

External resources

Think about your audience and the ways in which you can encourage/oblige them to follow these guidelines.

You may draw on charters, guidelines, documents created by SFU or other institutions. Get inspired by the work that has already been done.

Good luck!

Your work here