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| Indian Studies (IS) |
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Braun, Gagnon and Hans (Chair)
The Indian Studies curriculum at the University of North Dakota has been established to meet needs both on the campus and throughout the state. The major and minor, combined with other subject matter concentrations, are intended to provide: (1) a more complete understanding of Indian history and culture, (2) practical experiences in Indian communities, (3) a basis for employment in either reservation or non-reservation settings, and (4) background for graduate work in Indian Studies. The degree of Bachelor of Arts is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. For the greater University community, the courses in Indian Studies, together with the research conducted or sponsored by the Department, provide an expanded approach to the study of American history. Another purpose of the program is to enable the University to serve the reservation communities, especially in their educational and human service
programs. As the Indian Studies program develops, more basic information, teaching materials, technical data, and staff assistance will be available to Indian schools, programs, and Indian leaders.
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A. WITH MAJOR IN INDIAN STUDIES
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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The Following Curriculum: |
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A. Required courses - 12 hours: |
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IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
(3) |
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IS 240 |
Research and Writing in Indian Studies |
(3) |
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IS 410 |
Identity in Native North America |
(3) |
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IS 420 |
Federal Indian Law and Policy |
(3) |
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6 hours from Arts, Literature and Language: |
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IS 120 |
Indians in Children’s Literature |
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(3) |
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IS 250 |
Lakota Language I |
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(3) |
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IS 251 |
Lakota Language II |
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(3) |
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IS 255 |
Survey of Native American Arts |
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(3) |
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IS 350 |
American Indian Languages |
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(3) |
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IS 352 |
American Indian Philosophical Thought |
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(3) |
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IS 360 |
Oral Traditions in American Indian Cultures |
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(3) |
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Engl 265 |
American Indian Literature |
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(3) |
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6 hours from History and Government: |
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IS 201 |
History of the Sioux |
(3) |
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IS 203 |
History of the Chippewa |
(3) |
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IS 207 |
History of the Three Affiliated Tribes |
(3) |
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IS 331 |
Traditional Plains Indian Culture |
(3) |
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IS 370 |
North American Indians |
(3) |
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IS 415 |
History of American Indian Education |
(3) |
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6 hours from Contemporary Issues: |
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IS 330 |
Contemporary Plains Indian Culture |
(3) |
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IS 346 |
Contemporary Indian Women |
(3) |
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IS 371 |
Reservation Government and Politics |
(3) |
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IS 380 |
Indians in the 21st Century |
(3) |
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IS 385 |
American Indian Economic Development |
(3) |
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IS 388 |
American Indians and Ecology |
(3) |
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Special Permission: |
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IS 494 |
Independent Student |
(3) |
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IS 388 |
Directed Readings |
(3) |
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IS 380 |
Internship |
(3) |
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Summer: |
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IS 388 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
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IS 380 |
White Images of Native Americans |
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IS 385 |
Hollywood Indians |
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IS 388 |
Tribal Colleges |
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B. A concentration in another area or field: |
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Proficiency in a language (equivalent to Level IV in a Native American or other language) |
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A
minor in another subject matter field |
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In special instances, a supplementary concentration of at least 24 hours can be arranged between the student and the faculty of the Department. These concentrations are designed for students to obtain coursework in areas which complement the major. |
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Certification for teaching in the public schools. (It should be noted that at present Indian Studies is not a certifiable major. Thus, one must complete the requirements for a composite Social Science or another certifiable teaching major, as well as take the professional education foundations courses required of teacher candidates. Courses in Indian Stud ies may serve as an area of concentration in the Social Science major.) |
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MINOR IN INDIAN STUDIES
Required 22 credits including: |
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IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
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IS 240 |
Research and Writing in Indian Studies |
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IS 410 |
Identity in Native North America |
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IS 420 |
History of Federal Indian Law and Policy |
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Electives |
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Courses
121. Introduction to Indian Studies. 3 credits. Introduction to content, concepts and methods of Indian Studies courses, with emphasis on a survey of subject matter designed to provide a foundation for further study. F,S
151. White Images of Native Americans. 3 credits. European settlers had firm notions of what tribal peoples on the American continent were like before even leaving Europe. This course will show how these stereotypes and ethnocentrisms were perpetuated in various genres and fields, e.g. captivity tales, fiction, historical accounts, sociology, etc. Finally, students will analyze some recent examples of these stereotypes and ethnocentrisms in print and film. SS
171. Hollywood Indians. 3 credits. A summer class exploring the portrayal and roles of American Indians in feature films from the early 20th century to the early 21st century, and what we can learn from these films. SS
201. History of the Sioux. 3 credits. This class introduces the societies and cultures of Siouan speakers over time, focusing mostly on Lakota/Dakota groups, with an emphasis from the 17th century to the early 20th century. F
203. History of the Chippewa. 3 credits. A study of the development of Chippewa (Anishinabe, Ojibwe) society from its origins to the present. Topics include origin traditions, development of cultural distinctiveness, relations with other tribes and with French, English, and Americans, treaties, and current political, cultural, and economic status. S
207. History of the Three Affiliated Tribes. 3 credits. A survey of the history of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara people. The first part of the course deals with the history of the separate tribes, and the second part is concerned with their corporate history since 1862. S
212. Trade in Native North America. 3 credits. How did and do cultures interact with their environment? This class provides answers from cultural ecology and a focus on historical and contemporary North American Indian societies. On demand.
220. Indians in Children’s Literature. 3 credits. Students will be introduced to the joys of children’s literature with a focus on American Indians. Learning will include reading and reviewing Indian subject books appropriate for pre-school, elementary, and secondary children; applying criteria for the selection of appropriate books; and practicing evaluative writing. Outstanding authors, illustrators, and books will be featured and discussed. Students will learn to analyze the issues involved in ethnic literature including stereotyping, insensitivity, and accuracy. S
240. Research and Writing in Indian Studies. 3 credits. The course will introduce students to professional writing in Indian Studies. The final goal is for students to turn out a 20-25 page research paper in an area of interest to them. S
250. Lakota Language I. 3 credits. This is the first of two Lakota language classes for beginning speakers. On demand.
251. Lakota Language II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IS 250 or permission. This is the second of two Lakota language classes for beginning speakers. On demand.
255. Survey of Native American Art. 3 credits. Examination of the methods, materials, and techniques of Native American visual arts, music, dance, and drama.
311. Health and American Indian Cultures. 3 credits. The course investigates cultural perceptions of health as well as specific historic and contemporary health problems in indigenous communities in Canada and the United States. On demand.
330. Contemporary Plains Indian Cultures. 3 credits. The second of two classes providing an overview of the history and cultures of the indigenous societies of the Great Plains, this course focuses on the 20th century. S
331. Traditional Plains Indian Cultures. 3 credits. The second of two classes providing an overview of the history and cultures of the indigenous societies of the Great Plains, this course focuses on the 20th century. F
346. American Indian Women. 3 credits. An examination of the historical and contemporary traditions, roles, contributions, and issues concerning Indian women. S
350. Native American Languages. 3 credits. This course provides an overview of Native American languages, the connection of culture to language, an introduction to socio-linguistics, and other discussions of language structure and linguistics as they pertain to Native North America. F
352. Native American Philosophical Thought. 3 credits. Introduces students to the complex and rich “religions” of Native American tribes as well as to the Church of Native Americans and the Native American Religious Freedom Act. Both traditional and contemporary belief systems and their importance are discussed. F
360. Oral Traditions in American Indian Cultures. 3 credits. Despite all predictions that they would disappear, American Indian oral traditions are as strong today as ever before. This course will introduce students to the complexities, richness, and conventions of different oral traditions as well as to the collecting process. F
370. North American Indians. 3 credits. Examines the development and evolution of American Indian societies in North America. Students will learn about the cultures of American Indian tribes, tribal interactions, and key aspects of American Indian history. The course begins with origin traditions and archaeological knowledge concerning origins and moves to an examination of the Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Woodland Eras and then moves to the development of tribes. Tribal relationships with European colonists and the United States will be examined through the development of reservations and the emergence of reservation sovereignty. F
371. Reservation Government and Politics. 3 credits. Places the more than 300 tribal governments in the context of Indian and United States history. Examines the development of contemporary tribal governments with emphasis on their place as the third form of government in the United States. The concepts of sovereignty, tribal jurisdiction, and the efforts of tribal governments to govern well are analyzed with attention to the characteristics of contemporary Indian societies. Attention will be given to Indian political cultures. F
379. Special Topics. 1-3 credits (Repeatable when topics vary). Topics and credits will vary with availability of staff, and with student interests.
380. Indians in the Twenty-First Century. 3 credits. More than 563 federally recognized tribes and 2.4 million American Indians entered the 21st century. Indians have a unique status within the United States resulting from history. This course examines the Unique Status and its origins, explores the issues, both positive and negative, that face American Indians and their governments, and explores the place of Indians within the United States. Topics include: the legacies of Indian cultures and federal policies, tribal governments and their interactions with state and federal governments, health and wellness issues, social developments, and urban Indians. F
385. American Indian Economic Development. 3 credits. The course explores American Indian economic development issues, initiatives, and concepts as of necessity linked to globalization and global social, economic, cultural, and political issues. S
388. American Indians and Ecology. 3 credits. How did and do cultures interact with their environment? This class provides answers from cultural ecology with a focus on historical and contemporary North American Indian societies. F
410. Identity in Native North America. 3 credits. The course investigates concepts, denials, and inventions of identity in Native North America, from federal definitions of personhood and society. S
415. History of American Indian Education. 3 credits. Throughout the centuries of American Indian and white contact, American Indian education advocated by the colonial and federal governments as well as by various denominations has reflected the changing attitudes, stereotypes, and ethnocentrisms of Europeans and Euroamericans toward American Indian peoples. This course will examine the changing policies of the federal government, the attitudes of the various denominations, and some of the contemporary changes in the educational system. F
420. History of Federal Indian Law and Policy. 3 credits. Knowing the foundations of American Indian law and policy is necessary for understanding contemporary Indian relationships within the United States. This course analyzes the policies of the United States toward American Indians and their governments since 1781. Students will learn the key components of imperialism, colonialism, Self-government, Termination and Self-Determination policies. Students will learn the meaning of the Marshall decisions, treaties and key federal court decisions that shape American Indian law and the cultural-political philosophies that guided them. Emphasis will be on the impact of federal Indian law on Indians and their governments. S
425. Tribal Colleges and Higher Education. 3 credits. This course examines the phenomenon of the development and operations of tribal colleges since the 1960s and their place in higher education. Emphasis will be on the missions of tribal colleges, their effects on tribal societies, and aspects of tribal college strengths and concerns. Students will conduct research on various facets of tribal colleges and tribal college students. SS
430. Internship in Indian Studies. 3 credits. Prerequisite: instructor permission. Internships provide the opportunity for students to have a meaningful experience related to their field of interest within Indian Studies. Internship placements are with Native American related public or private sector sponsors such as tribal programs, businesses including tribal businesses on a reservation, and various state or private agencies serving Indian populations and causes. Individual learning agreements approved by the Indian Studies faculty and sponsoring supervisors specify student goals, objectives, and methods of assessment. It is expected that students will be of service to the sponsor. Internships may be paid. On demand.
492. Directed Readings in Indian Studies. Prerequisites: Upperclass standing or consent of instructor. Under the direction of Indian Studies faculty, students will select readings in subjects not covered in sufficient detail in other Indian Studies classes. F,S,SS
494. Independent Study in Indian Studies. 1-3 credits. Maximum 9 credits. Consent of Instructor required. F,S,SS |
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