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Academic Year 2005/2006

The History of U.S. and Native North American Relations 1492-Present
AMST 275 FA
Crosslistings:
ANTH 277

This course offers an historical overview of the relations that evolved between indigenous peoples of North America and non-natives over the last five-hundred years. Through readings, films, lectures, discussions and group projects, the class will consider how colonizing encounters and the rise of nation states in the "New World" transformed peoples of the Americas, Europe and Africa. The course traces the social, legal, political, economic and environmental foundations essential for understanding contemporary tribal communities, while emphasizing diverse strategies Native peoples employed in order to resist and accommodate foreign intrusions.

MAJOR READINGS

Asher, Brad BEYOND RESERVATION: INDIANS, SETTLERS, AND THE LAW IN WASHINGTON TERRITORY
Child, Brenda BOARDING SCHOOL SEASONS
Harmon, Marilyn Irvin INDIAN ORPHANAGES
Spence, Mark David DISPOSSESSING THE WILDERNESS: INDIAN REMOVAL AND THE MAKING OF THE NATIONAL PARKS
Wilson, James THE EARTH SHALL WEEP

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Reading journal, midterm exam and course project.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS AMST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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