Native American Studies Program 37 - Alaska:American Dreams and Native Realities

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Dartmouth College

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09S: 12 10S: 2 Since the time the United States "purchased" Alaska from Russia, this land has been seen by many as the "last frontier"-a place where tough and adventurous Euro-Americans could strike it rich or get away from the negative consequences of civilized living. Using anthropological and historical works as well as fiction, film and other media, this class explores the mythology surrounding the "land of the midnight sun." This myth of the last frontier-in its development-driven as well as conservationist versions-is also contrasted with the ways Native Alaskans have viewed and lived on theOpen to all classes. Kan.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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