NAIS 1350 American Indians in Contemporary Society
American Indians in contemporary society is a survey lecture course that examines social and cultural issues and concerns of American Indian people within the dominant society and American Indian culture will be explored. (3 lect.) SOC
Major Topics
- Language
- Defining culture within native societies
- Worldviews at times of contact
- Historical conflicts and issues
- Contemporary issues
- Proactively facing the future
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define language and terms that are basic to culture, ethnicity, race and class, and how these relate to institutions, values, and social strata in the United States.
2. Identify concepts of cultural patterning to your own life and to the experiences of Euro-Americans and American Indian in general.
3. Respond critically to aspects of the unique historical worldview and cultural identities of Western European and North American cultures prior to contact.
4. Analyze the historical and contemporary interdependence and continual influence of Indian relationships with other cultures.
5. Critique how policies and laws of the United States government have affected American Indian people.
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
The student will write a 6-7 page paper where they select and synthesize information and perspectives learned in this course into a creative assessment of learning outcomes and future application and/or inquire in this area.