The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
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The course introduces students to the current conditions of American Indians/First Nations/ indigenous peoples of North America. A foundation will be laid in ethnography, which will cover the anthropological culture area concept and culture areas. Emphasis will be placed on the Southwest, Prairie/Plains, Northwest Coast, Arctic, and Northeast (including the Great Lakes) areas. Aspects of culture change, assimilation, and acculturation will be discussed as models for viewing historical culture contact. With this the effects of important legislative influences will be introduced. The post-World war II environment of termination and urbanization will introduce a discussion of sustainability of traditional cultures, which characterize the struggles of native communities as evidenced in movements such as A.I.M. and others. Offered As Needed.
- Credits
- 3.00
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- Location
- Amherst, New York
- Phone
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(716) 839-3600
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- Email
- admissions@daemen.edu
Daemen College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Daemen College is on a Semester calendar system
Minimum Grade
You need a minimum grade of C- to transfer these courses from Daemen College to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
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