PHIL 411 - Native American Culture and Philosophy

Institution:

Heritage University

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Description:

Study of Native American culture and embedded philosophical outlooks indigenous to North American through an examination of native oral traditions (including both sacred and secular tales, songs, etc., as well as the role of elders in establishing these cultural traditions). The class will connect these with relevant native/non-native historical and contemporary documents including orations, essays, letters, and other texts. The interactions of indigenous cultural and philosophical traditions with other traditions (Western, African, etc.) will also be considered. Prerequisite: PHIL 310. Offered Spring 2010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.heritage.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 865-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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