ETHN 205 Introduction to American Indian Studies

Explains the origins and evolution of American Indian Studies as a program, placing it within the historical, political, social and cultural context in which it developed. Students will learn why a multi-disciplinary approach can be beneficial to the understanding of American Indian experiences in North America. This course explores the different sets of knowledge produced by and about American Indians and the complicated relationship between American Indians and the United States government. By interrogating representations of American Indian identity, this course will engage students in discussions about the complexity of race, self-representation, and cultural politics

Credits

3

Offered

Every other year