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:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student 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.
Identify and analyze the way oral tradition structures and makes spiritual belief and practice in 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:
12/5/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online