NATV-NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

NATV 1150G. Introduction to Native American Studies

3 Credits

This course surveys the significance of Native American Studies through an inter-disciplinary approach to two areas of academic concentration: Indigenous Learning Communities, and Leadership and Building Native Nations.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Students will develop a general understanding of the various concentration areas in Native American Studies throughout the United States.
  2. Students will identify the contributions of various academic disciplines to Native American Studies.
  3. Students will understand the intricacies and intersections of Indigenous scholarship in Native American Studies.
  4. Students will articulate the importance of Native American Studies as a stand-alone discipline in academia.
  5. Students will be able to connect community issues in both Native and Non-Native America to concepts taught in Native American Studies.

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NATV 2120. Native American Experience

3 Credits (3)

Introductory survey of Native American History, culture an contemporary issues. Students read literature by and about Native Americans covering a variety of topics including tribal sovereignty, federal policy, activism, economic development, education and community life.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply cultural and historical context to text about Native Americans (by Natives and non-Natives).
  2. Analyze texts about Native Americans in relation to tribal sovereignty, federal policy, activism, economic development, education and community life.
  3. Evaluate texts by and about Native Americans from an NAS perspective.

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