SOCI 1100 - Native American Studies

4.5 Credits

This course introduces the oral traditions, rituals, life-ways, and world views that comprise the diverse cultural traditions of Native American peoples and includes both historical and contemporary experiences.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe the nature of Native American Studies from an indigenous perspective.
Sketch the multidisciplinary scope of Native American Studies.
Appraise “linguistic area” and “culture area” concepts, geographic determinism, and ethnographic present and their historical impacts on Native American Studies.
Discuss the importance and efficacy of Indian oral history as a valid historical instrument.
Assess the importance of the intrinsic value of land to Native Americans in relation to sovereignty and the right to self-determination.
Describe the major contributions of Native Americans.
Display an understanding of the impact of racism, stereotypes, and discrimination directed at Native Americans.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major issues facing Native Americans today, including: identity and the use of mascots; sovereignty; religious freedom; and repatriation.
Construct a foundation of basic knowledge that may be used for further academic work in Native American and/or cultural studies.

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