AIIS 102: Introduction to American Indian Indigenous Studies

Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091396
Meets Degree Requirements For
Diversity,
Social Science
Description

Introductory course to American Indian Studies as an interdisciplinary academic field of study centered on the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous peoples of North America. Topics include the development of AIIS and how it fits with key terms, concepts, and legislation that have influenced Indigenous peoples and communities for centuries.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. AIIS as an interdisciplinary field of study
  2. Historical and contemporary diversity of Indigenous peoples of North America
  3. Peoplehood and Place
  4. Colonial, Federal, and Self-Determination Eras
  5. Media and popular culture