AIS 603 - Nation Building

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: This course will explore critical nation-building issues confronting indigenous peoples in North America, with a primary focus on Native peoples in the United States. The course will examine multi-dimensional settings that confront Native societies and their social, cultural, political, educational, and economic leaders. The issues to be analyzed, include: education (formal and informal) from both contemporary and historical contexts, economic development, culture and identity; and leadership and institution-building. Issues, concepts, and theories examined in the course will provide a basis for examining current Native institutions of self-government; assessing educational policies of federal, First Nation/tribal, and state/provincial governments; analyzing how to enhance the foundational capacities for effective governance and for strategic attacks on education, economic, and community development problems of Native nations; and augmenting leadership skills, knowledge, and abilities for nation-building. Course participants will link concepts of education and culture, with nation-building and leadership through readings, discussions, short assignments, and a final research paper. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Typical structure: 2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion. Identical to: LAW 603. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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