HIST 534 - American Indian History to 1795 (Put on reserve 9/16/19)

Description:
Discussion and lecture course on Native American history from 1492 to the founding of the American Republic in 1789, and an introduction to the discipline and practice of ethnohistory, which combines traditional historical analysis with ethnographic concepts and research methodologies. HIST 434 and 534 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Develop analytical thinking and writing skills.
Demonstrate understanding of the diversity of Indian/First Nation cultures and the variety of Native American historical experiences.
Identify, compare and contrast the myriad strategies for cultural survival adopted by Native peoples in the face of change resulting from contact with (and conquest by) Europeans.
Interpret Native Americans as historical actors rather than merely victims of Euro-American conquest.
Incorporate ethno historic concepts and methodologies in class discussions and written work.
Map historiography of Indian history and practice integrating the Native experience into an historical narrative.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/18/2013

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