Native American studies, as an academic discipline, is committed to examining the contemporary and ancient experiences and ways of life of the first Americans from their perspective. The curriculum is designed to provide a study of American Indians from a holistic and humanistic viewpoint by focusing upon their cultural, historical, and contemporary life. Courses are designed for both Native American and non-Native American students so they can better understand human similarities and differences, thereby leading to the development of increased communications and good interpersonal relationships.
To earn a minor in Native American studies the student must complete the folowing requirements:
U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.
U 100H Introduction to Native American Studies 3 cr. Survey course to acquaint the student with Native American studies by a general overview of Indian history, culture, philosophy and religious practices.
U 102H Indian Culture as Expressed through Language 3 cr. Introduction to the language of American Indian peoples. Understanding, through the language, of the history, traditions, and modern life of Indian peoples.
U 103 Language Laboratory 1-2 cr. Coreq., NAS 102H. Laboratory exercises in Native American language.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 198 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Cooperative Education Office.
U 202L Oral and Written Traditions of the Native American 3 cr. Analysis of the oral traditions of Native Americans including a study of the literary works of leading American Indian writers.
U 242 Contemporary Issues of the American Indian 3 cr. Offered alternate years. Tribal self-government and self-determination; Indian rights; assimilation and the goals of Indians in contemporary America.
U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
UG 300 American Indian Education 3 cr. A study of Indian education from the Parochial Period to the Self-Determination Period; examination of Johnson O'Malley funding for Indian education; and a look at the unique needs of the Indian child.
UG 301E American Indian Religion and Philosophy 3 cr. Prereq., lower-division course in Perspective 5 or consent of instr. Same as RELS 301E. A study of selected ethical systems; origins, world views; religious ceremonies and the way they have been affected by western civilization.
UG 303E Ecological Perspectives in Native American Traditions 3 cr. An examination of Native American environmental views and tribal and historical and contemporary use of physical environmental resources.
UG 329 Native American Literature 3 cr. Prereq., Enlt 220 and 221 or six credits in NAS. Same as Enlt 329. Selected readings from Native American Literature with special emphasis on the literature of writers from the Rocky Mountain West.
UG 341S Anthroplogy, the American Indian, and Contemporary Issues 3 cr. Same as Anth 341S. An examination of anthropology's goals and development in relationship to historical and contemporary issues faced by American Indian people.
UG 342H Native American Women 3 cr. Focus on American Indian women and their cultural continuity and historical evolution. National in scope with concentration on certain tribes. Group analysis of contemporary issues relevant to Native Ameican women.
UG 388 Native American Health and Healing 3 cr. Same as Anth 388. Offered alternate years. Examination of traditional and contemporary uses of medicine in Native American societies. Current health status of American Indians, relationship between medicine and culture, and introduction to various techniques for assessing health status of American Indian populations.
U 394 Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered alternate years. Variable topics addressing Indian law, policy and culture by visiting scholars.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 398 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Cooperative Education Office.
UG 400 Tribal Government 3 cr. Same as PSc 400. Offered alternate years. An examination of tribal governments from a historical and political perspective. Particular attention is devoted to the issues of tribal sovereignty and tribal-state conflicts.
UG 465H History of Indian Affairs to 1865 3 cr. Same as Hist 465H. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to European and American powers.
UG 466H History of Indian Affairs Since 1865 3 cr. Same as Hist 466H. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to the American nation from 1865.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 496 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., upper-division standing and consent of instr. Selected topics on American Indians under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
G 560 Methods and Sources in Native American Studies 3 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Methods, sources for, and actual experience in the use of field observations, interviews, special collections, federal records, and library materials in Native American studies research and writing. Required of all Native American studies affiliated graduate students.
G 594 Seminar in Native American Studies 1- 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Study of selected topics or problems on American Indians under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
G 598 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Cooperative Education Office.
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