Support

University Policies

UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions.

Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the UBC Senate website.

Health and Well-being

If you are ill, it is important that you stay home. The marking scheme for this course has built-in flexibility so that you can prioritize your health and still succeed.

If you are unable to attend class or complete a required activity due to illness or another reasonable cause, you should let the instructor know as soon as possible. If appropriate and necessary, an alternative arrangement will be made.

As the instructor, if I am ill, I will not show up in the classroom, and I will communicate plans for class as soon as possible through Canvas and/or email. If we must shift to online mode (see Zoom info), our classroom will be available for you to attend the session.

Academic Concession

If you miss marked coursework (participation in class, written assignment, examination, presentation, etc.) for the first time and the course is still in-progress, contact the instructor immediately to find a solution. If this is not the first time you have requested concession for this course or if classes are over, the instructor may require you to fill out the Arts Academic Advising’s academic concession form so that an advisor can evaluate your case.

Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

Academic accommodation is designed to enable students with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions to overcome challenges that may affect their academic performance. Students who require academic accommodation must register with the Centre for Accessibility (previously known as Access & Diversity), which will make an assessment concerning accommodation in accordance with Policy LR7: Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities. Academic accommodation is not determined by the instructors, but an instructor may consult with the Centre for Accessibility if the accommodation prescribed is interfering with the essential learning outcomes of a course.

Respectful Environment

Our interactions in this class must adhere to the Respectful Environment Statement.

When we gather to learn, we come together with a diversity of human attributes and perspectives, and we share the responsibility to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects differences of all sorts. Please treat each other with kindness and alert the instructor of any concerns.

Academic Integrity

The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity (for detailed explanations, please visit Academic Integrity for Students). At the most basic level, this means you should submit only your own original work and clearly acknowledge in your submissions all external sources of information, ideas, or assistance. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) undermine the academic enterprise and will be handled seriously. Incidences of plagiarism or cheating will result in a mark of zero for the assignment or examination, and more serious penalties may apply when the matter is referred to the Office of the Dean.

Use of Generative AI Tools

As technology continues to evolve, we will have a conversation at the start of the term about how best to balance the utility of the latest AI tools and the learning objectives of the course.

October 2025 Update: If you use GenAI in creating your thesis, you should include in it a concise description of how it was used. If it was not used, you should include a statement to that effect. This includes the use of GenAI in the research, drafting, and/or preparation of the thesis. For more information, please see the 2026 template for History Honours theses.

Copyright

Please do not share any of the course materials (that is, materials not already publicly accessible) to anyone outside the class.

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