SA 319 - Indigenous Peoples and Change in Latin America

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

Ethnography of Native Americans south of the Rio Grande, with special emphasis on cultural contact, domination, and persistence. The wide variety of adaptations to the environment, and institutional arrangements of economics, politics, kinship, and religion will also be explored. We will use ethnographic case studies to assess the impact of cultural domination on indigenous societies and their attempt to maintain a traditional way of life. This course satisfies the Non- Western Studies requirement for students matriculating before August 30, 2004. Prerequisite: 100 or consent.(4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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