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Mar 29, 2024
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AIS 321 - American Indian Spirituality Description: Introduction to American Indian spirituality with emphasis on myths, rituals, and beliefs; including historical, economic, political and legal issues that influence the ways of American Indian spiritual practice; Ghost Dance, Native American Church, etc.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of spirituality in the everyday lives and communities of among the diverse cultural traditions of contemporary American Indians
- Identify tribal arts, music, dance, poetry, literature and architecture within the social, cultural and spiritual context of American Indian communities.
- Delineate the economic, political and legal restrictions that have been and continue to be placed upon the practice of American Indian culture.
- Demonstrate how the oral tradition can provide guidance and leadership within the spiritual context of the American Indian community.
- Explain the role of folklore and mythology in Indian society.
- Illustrate the differences between cyclical and linear concepts of time and its significance in Indian Culture.
- Analyze the relationship between nature, identity and power in Indian Culture.
- Explain and instantiate the American Indian emphasis upon ritual and the, social dimensions of spirituality.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 11/18/10
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