History 229 - Introduction to Native American History

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St Lawrence University

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Description:

With the abandonment of earlier perspectives grounded in romantic and evolutionary stereotypes, Native American history represents today one of the most exciting, dynamic and contentious fields of inquiry into America's past. This course introduces students to the key themes and trends of the history of North America's indigenous peoples by taking an issues-oriented approach. Topics range from the debate over the Native American population at the time of first European contact to contemporary social and political struggles over casino gambling and land claims. The course stresses the ongoing complexity and change in Native American societies and emphasizes the theme of Native peoples' creative adaptations to historical change. Also offered through Native American Studies and U.S. Cultural and Ethnic Studies.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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