Native American Studies - NAST

The information below lists courses approved in this subject area effective Fall 2015. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Schedule of Classes for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

500-level courses require graduate standing.

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112 Introduction to Native American Literatures
3 hours. An introduction to the oral and written literatures of American Indians. Same as ENGL 112. Creative Arts, and US Society course.

113 Native American Studies: Sovereignty
3 hours. Overview of Native and non-Native perspectives of American Indian sovereignty in historical context. Primary focus on spiritual, political, ethnic, and legislative aspects of sovereignty. Past, US Society, and World Cultures course.

271 Native American Art
3 hours. Survey of the arts of the indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. Same as AH 271. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of art history at the 100 level or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

415 American Indian Ethnohistory
3 OR 4 hours. Introduction to ethnohistory, an interdisciplinary approach to researching, conceptualizing, and writing American Indian history. The course is organized topically and centers on classic and current monographs and articles. Same as HIST 415. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Courses in Cultural Anthropology, American Indian Anthropology, American Indian Literature.

471 Topics in Native American Literatures
3 OR 4 hours. The history and development of literature by and about American Indians. Content varies. Same as ENGL 471. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above and 6 hours of English, African American studies, or Latin American studies or consent of the instructor.

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