Demonstrate familiarity with common elements pertaining to the languages and social organization of indigenous peoples in North America.
Recognize fundamental differences and similarities among traditional indigenous cultures.
Describe social relations of indigenous peoples in relationship to other ethnic groups.
Identify and analyze important ways that European societies and cultures and indigenous societies and cultures interacted from the time of Columbus to the present.
Evaluate the impacts of Euroamerican policies and programs on indigenous cultures.
Distinguish major social issues facing contemporary indigenous communities in North America.
Understand objectives and limitations of cross-cultural analysis in anthropology as they relate to the study of indigenous peoples in North America.
Demonstrate research and communication skills as they relate to the study of indigenous peoples in North America
Course Description This course is a general survey of the history and ethnology of indigenous groups in North America. The course is designed to give students a comprehensive view of major issues pertaining to the indigenous cultures of North America, such as family structure, social organization, subsistence and contemporary economies, environmental adaptation, Indian-White relations, religious practices, and contemporary issues. Credits: 3