SOC 240 : Native America Cultures

Instructor: Sally Steindorf

Prerequisites: None

Material and skills covered:

This class looks at both Native Americans living in the U.S., and some of the contemporary issues they face including language loss, revenue earned through casinos, Native caricatures in sports mascots, and environmental degradation. Everyone in the class will have the opportunity to look in-depth at a Native American tribe of your choice.

Methods used:

Discussions, some lecture, Field trip to Cahokia Mounds, documentary films, etc.

Grade determined by:

Papers, exams, oral presentations, attendance & participation

Attendance policy:

Attendance is factored into your participation grade

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