SOC 366 - Sociology of American Indians

Description:
This course presents a sociological approach to Native American society. Specifically, it explores social institutions in Indian Country including political, economic, family, religious, and educational systems. Understanding the American Indian experience in relation to broader society is emphasized.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Identify the social institutions present in “Indian Country”.		Student will interpret the social institutions in “Indian Country” in a classroom assignment.
Outline the differences between the social institutions in “Indian Country” and the dominant society.		Students will compare and contrast the differences between social institutions in “Indian Country” and dominant society in an essay exam.
Summarize the basis for sovereignty in “Indian Country.”		Students will summarize the basis for sovereignty in an essay exam.
Demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, family, religious and educational systems in tribal society.		Students will apply knowledge of political, economic, family, religious and educational systems in a final paper.