Course Offerings
NAS 201
Introduction to Native American Studies (4 credits)
Introduction to the principal subject matter and interdisciplinary
methods of Native American Studies. Topics include understanding
traditional cultures and languages and their significance for
contemporary native peoples; the political and legal status of Native
Americans in the United States and at the U.N.; contemporary native
communities and tribal governments, Native American literature, art,
music, dance, both contemporary and traditional.
NAS 301
Introduction to Native American Languages (4 credits)
General introduction to the linguistic and cultural background of
endangered native languages of North America. Topics include
structure of native languages; relationship of language to other
aspects of culture such as worldview, social organization, and story
telling; history of language change and current tribal projects to
revitalize native languages.
NAS 303
Introduction to Tribal Governments
Examination of contemporary tribal governments in the United States.
Topics include historical and cultural background; legal bases of
authority; politics and voting patterns; economic development and
resource management; civil rights; delivery of services such as health
care, education, housing, law enforcement, and cultural and language
revitalization; government-to-government relations with state and
federal governments.
NAS 305
Native American Accomplishments
Consideration of the successes of Native individuals and groups that
often go unnoticed in accounts that emphasize the oppression of
American Indians. Cases examined include writers, musicians, artists,
and athletes, as well as successful struggles for treaty rights and
human rights.
NAS 401
Language Maintenance and Revitalization (4 credits)
General introduction to endangered language revitalization, with a
focus on native languages of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include
history of attempts to eradicate native languages and the effects;
theoretical basis for revitalization; emerging tribal policies; and
relations between linguists and native communities.
NAS 404
Cooperative Education/Internship (Credit to be arranged.)
Prerequisites: NAS 201, and 8 upper-division credits in NAS or courses
approved by adviser.
Current Courses
| Fall 2008 |
| CRN |
# |
Course Name |
CH |
Time |
Place |
Instructor |
| 64817 |
NAS 201 |
Intro to Native American Studies |
4 |
T,R 10:00 11:50 |
|
Pewewardy |
| 14497 |
NAS 399 |
Native Americans Music |
1 |
Sat 8:00-17:00 |
|
Looking Wolf |
| 14498 |
NAS 399 |
Hist American Indian Education |
4 |
M,W 18:40-20:30 |
|
Landrum |
| 12784 |
NAS 401 |
RES: NAS Colloquium |
4 |
T 14:00-15:50 |
|
Garrison |
| ByArr |
NAS 404 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
to be arranged |
|
| |
| 11095 |
ENG 308 |
Native American Women Writers |
4 |
M,W,F 14:00-15:05 |
|
DePriest |
| 14887 |
HST 407 |
Sem: Southeast Indians |
4 |
W 13:00 16:00 |
|
Garrison |
| 15298 |
UNST |
CAP: ENV ED NATIVE AM LEN |
4 |
M,W 10:00 12:30 |
|
Bluehorse Skelton |
| 14138 |
UNST 421 |
CAP: Tutor-Mentor Nat Am Youth |
4 |
F 10:30 14:30 |
|
Trimble |
NAS Colloquiam Description: Students may receive
credit by attending events related to Native American issues. To make
arrangements, contact Tim Garrison at garrisont@pdx.edu.
