Native American Studies Courses
Native American Studies offers students an opportunity to learn about Native American cultures, literature, history, arts, alues, lifeways, spirituality, and social and political institutions. The program has a long-standing tradition of activism on contemporary issues and includes a focus on urban Indian issues, providing students with the opportunity to engage in meaningul community-based research.
Courses that are accepted toward the minor, cognate or secondary field are listed below.
Native American Studies 1100 - Introduction to Native American Studies:
This course introduces the myths, arts, rituals, life-ways and world-views which compose the diverse cultural traditions of Native American peoples, and includes both historical and contemporary experience.
Native American Studies 4900 - Independent Study
Independent Study (1-3) An individualized course of study with a member of the Native American Studies faculty. Either independent research or advanced readings may be pursued. Prereq: NAMS1100 or permission of the instructor
Native American Studies 4920 - Special Topics
Special Topics in Native American Studies (3) The content of this course varies from semester to semester, giving instructor and students an opportunity to investigate a variety of topics in Native American Studies. May be repeated for credit as long as the topic differs. Prereq: NAMS1100 and/or permission of instructor
Anthropology 3220 - Peoples and Culture of Native North America:
A survey of the native peoples and cultures of North America, past and present. Topics covered include: economics, religion, social organization, kinship, political organization, material culture, gender and culture change through time. Prerequ.: sophomore or above with one three-hour introductory social science course, or permission of instructor.
Anthropology 4220 - Archaeology of North America:
Utilizing the archaeological record, this course explores more than 20,000 years of Native American culture and lifeways in North America, from Paleo-Indian big game hunters to complex, agricultural socieities, anthropoligical theories and methods of study. Prereq: For ANTH 4220: ANTH 1050 or 4210. For ANTH 8226, permission of instructor.
Anthropology 4260 - Topics in Ethnology:
Specific topics for this course have included Ethnomedicines of the Americas and Native Peoples and Cultures of the Great Plains.
Anthropology 4920 - Seminar in Anthropolgical Problems:
Specific topics for the seminar vary and have included topics such as Asphalt Rez and Native Americans and Health and Sacred Existence: Contemporary Native Spiritual Practices.
Anthropology 8226 - Archaeology of North America:
Utilizing the archaeological record, this course explores more than 20,000 years of Native American culture and lifeways in North America, from Paleo-Indian big game hunters to complex, agricultural socieities, anthropoligical theories and methods of study. Prereq: For ANTH 4220: ANTH 1050 or 4210. For ANTH 8226, permission of instructor.
Anthropology 8926 - Seminar in Anthropolgical Problems:
Specific topics for the seminar vary and have included topics such as Asphalt Rez and Native Americans and Health and Sacred Existence: Contemporary Native Spiritual Practices.
English 2000 - Topics in Language and Literature:
A variety of topics primarily for the non-major. (For example, this course might study the image of the American businessman in American literature.) One or two such topics may be offered each term, depending upon current student interest and available faculty. Students should consult each term's class schedule in order to determine the specific topics for that term. Prereq: Variable according to topic.
English 2470 - Native American Literature:
An introduction to the literature of the oral tradition among the Native American peoples and to the written literature of post-contact and contemporary times. Prereq: ENGL 1160 or permission.
English 4180 - Major Movements in Contemporary Literature:
A critical study of selected major literary figures or major literary movements which have appeared since World War II. Formerly ENGL 4950/8956 Contemporary Literature: Major Figures and Major Movements. Prereq: ENGL 2460 or 2320 or permission. (Cross-listed with ENGL-8186.)
English 4940 - Native American Literature - Advanced:
[In catalog, listed as Studies in Language and Literature]
Specific subjects (when offered) appear in class schedules. Complete syllabi available in English Department. Prereq: Will vary depending on what the topic is.
English 4960 Topics in Language and Literature:
Specific subjects (when offered) appear in class schedules. Complete syllabi available in English Department. Formerly ENGL4940/8946 Studies in Language and Literature. Prereq: Will vary depending on what the topic is. (Cross-listed with WMST-4960.)
English 8100 - Seminar:
May include topics such as Native American Nonfiction
English 8186 - Major Movements in Contemporary Literature:
A critical study of selected major literary figures or major literary movements which have appeared since World War II. Formerly ENGL 4950/8956 Contemporary Literature: Major Figures and Major Movements. Prereq: Graduate. (Cross-listed with ENGL-4180.)
English 8800 - Seminar:
May include topics such as Native American Non-Fiction.
English 8940 - Native American Literature - Advanced:
[In catalog, listed as Studies in Language and Literature]
Specific subjects (when offered) appear in class schedules. Complete syllabi available in English Department. Prereq: Will vary depending on what the topic is.
Gerontology 4690 - Working with Minority Elderly:
Working with Minority Elderly (3) This course is an interdisciplinary one, designed to provide the student with knowledge of the differing status, attitudes and experiences of the elderly within four major minority groups and to examine various service systems and practice models in terms of their relevance and effectiveness in meeting needs of the minority elderly. Prereq: Junior or senior.
Gerentology 8696 - Working With Minority Elderly:
This course is an interdisciplinary one, designed to provide the student with knowledge of the differing status, attitudes and experiences of the elderly within four major minority groups and to examine various service systems and practice models in terms of their relevance and effectiveness in meeting needs of the minority elderly.
History 4400 - History of North American Indians:
A survey of traditional North American Indian cultures, their contact with transplanted European peoples, and the continuing problems faced today. Prereq: Junior or permission of instructor.
History 4910 - Topics:
Topics may include a variety of subjects as they relate to Native American Studies and have included Sioux History.
History 8406 - History of North American Indians:
A survey of traditional North American Indian cultures, their contact with transplanted European peoples, and the continuing problems faced today. Prereq: Junior or permission of instructor.
History 8916 - Topics:
Topics may include a variety of subjects as they relate to Native American Studies and have included Sioux History.
Music 4090 - Native American Music:
An overview of Native American music, musical performance and musical instruments with emphasis on participation and contemporary issues as well as historical perspective. Prereq: Junior or senior or permission.
Music 8096 - Native American Music:
An overview of Native American music, musical performance and musical instruments with emphasis on participation and contemporary issues as well as historical perspective. Prereq: Junior or senior or permission.
Political Science 3920 - Topics in Political Science: Topic may be Federal Indian Law or Tribal Government: [In catalog, listed as Topics in Political Science]
A pro-seminar on selected topics based upon analysis of the literature of political science and/or primary source materials. Prereq: Junior or permission of instructor.
Psychology 4920 - Special Topics in Psychology: Psychology of Native Women:
A discussion of specific topics which will be announced whenever the course is offered. May be repeated as topics change, but six hours is the maximum that may be applied toward a psychology major. Prereq: Variable according to topic.
Religion 3020 - Native American Religions:
Study of the sacred stories, symbols, ceremonies, and belief systems of selected Native American peoples, representing the major cultural regions of North America. Prereq: Junior, or HUMN 1100, or three hours in religion.
Religion 3030 - Shamanism:
Study of the forms and techniques of shamanic experience from its Paleolithic and Neolithic origins to its contemporary practice among indigenous peoples, including its role in the development of human religious traditions and systems of healing.
Social Work 4040 - Working with Minority Elderly:
This course is an interdisciplinary one, designed to provide the student with knowledge of the differing status, attitudes and experiences of the elderly within four major minority groups and to examine various service systems and practice models in terms of their relevance and effectiveness in meeting needs of the minority elderly. Prereq: Senior in gerontology or social work or permission of the School. (Cross-listed with SOWK-8046.)
Social Work 8046 - Working With Minority Elderly:
This course is an interdisciplinary one, designed to provide the student with knowledge of the differing status, attitudes and experiences of the elderly within four major minority groups and to examine various service systems and practice models in terms of their relevance and effectiveness in meeting needs of the minority elderly. Prereq: SOWK 8130 or BSW. (Cross-listed with GERO-4690, GERO-8696, SOWK-4040.)
Urban Studies 3010 - Native American Issues:
There are many issues that both urban and reservation Native Americans face. Health, economic well being, cultural identity, gaming, and housing are just some of the pressing issues. Prereq: None.
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