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Course Descriptions for Native American Studies
| NAS-1 | Introduction to Native American Studies | | CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only | | An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Native American Studies, exploring the complexity and diversity of Native American experience.It is centered on the Native American perspective, gaining further insight from traditional academic fields such as history, anthropology, and literature.It also explores contemporary cultures and the vital contributions of First Peoples to a multicultural society. | | | | |
| | NAS-13 | Native Cultures of Northwestern California | | CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | CR/NC option | | An exploration of the history, cultural developments, economies, art, and beliefs of the indigenous peoples from approximately Point Reyes to the Oregon border.The course surveys the region, focusing on several of the eight nations of Coastal northern California, and examines the two-way relations between them and the indigenous coastal peoples of Oregon and Washington.It covers the period from the earliest times to the present day. | | | | |
| | NAS-21 | Native American History | | CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only | | A survey from pre-Columbian origins to the present.This course examines the trajectories of indigenous societies, their interactions with European invaders, and their vital role in the development of a multiethnic nation-state in North America.It examines the historical context of contemporary Native American political, cultural, legal, and economic conditions, and the role of Native Americans in contemporary society. | | | Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 | | |
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