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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements. Examination of dynamics of development of our multicultural society, emphasizing study of the four distinct ethnic strands of American society (Asian American, Black American, Mexican American, and American Indian) and their role in maintenance of cultural diversity in United States. Same course as ASAM 319, B/ST 319, CHLS 319, W/ST 319. Lecture/Discussion.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of North American Indian art; emphasis on art forms of the U.S., Alaska, and Canada. Traditional and contemporary art and artists will be explored, focusing on aesthetic, theoretical, historical, religious, and philosophical aspects as they relate to American Indian culture.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed examination of American Indian tribal cultures and worldviews. Comparison of tribal philosophy and beliefs with that of western society. Special emphasis placed on traditional philosophical traditions as practiced in the cultural regions of North America and the sub-Arctic. Letter grade only (A-F).
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements. Analysis of the written and oral literacy traditions developed by American Indians. Range of works studied: oral history, tales, myths, song, prayer, poetry, short story, and novel. Same course as ENGL 340.
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3.00 Credits
Study of historical development of American Indian Education from Boarding Schools to the contemporary period with focus on selected problems in various types of schools. Overview of role of women in traditional Indians education. Changes in Indian education occasioned by contact with Europeans. (Lecture-discussion 3 hours.)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to historical writings relating to American Indians. Analyze the attitudes, assumptions, and evidence that have been used to portray American Indian people and the settling of America. Provides a foundation for understanding of how history has been shaped and will advance research skills. Letter grade only (A-F).
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AIS 320, or consent of instructor. Techniques, materials, concepts and processes in the creation of American Indian traditional arts and crafts. Selected artistic projects in the creation of tribal arts. (Lecture-activity 6 hours.)
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3.00 Credits
Examines North American Indian arts with emphasis on major art forms of the continental U.S., Alaska, and Canada. Explores relationship between contemporary art and artists with specific attention to aesthetic, theoretical, historical, religious, and philosophical aspects. Letter grade only (A-F).
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide an in-depth study of legal relationship between the United States, Indian people, and Indian Nations. Legal development will begin with first contact between Indian people and English colonists and continue to the present time. Letter grade only (A-F).
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Topics of current interest in American Indian studies selected for intensive development. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. C. American Indians in Cinema and Literature
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