Course Catalog Information (24-25)
NAIS 11
Native American Contemporary Society
Course Description
This course is an exploration of contemporary Native American perspectives about economic, political, legal, and cultural changes impacting tribal cultures in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will analyze issues regarding identity, the role of the federal government, economic development, health, cultural loss and preservation, reservation vs. urban communities, and sovereignty and self-determination.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and evaluate institutional inequality and practices of social justice in the context of Native American/Alaskan Native Communities.
- Demonstrate an awareness of historical and contemporary Native American/Alaskan Native social movements and their relationship to the greater US society.
- Describe the diversity of contemporary identities that are found within Native American/Alaskan Native Communities.
- Research local organizations that support the goals of Native American communities, and engage in community activities.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly ICS 41
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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