Current research and readings in American Indian Studies content areas.
This course will cover issues of concern to today's American Indian/Alaska Natives. Topics will include identification, demographics, government relations, treaty rights, and representation, as well as cultural and social issues contemporary American Indian/ Alaska Natives face. History and background will be covered for reference. Lectures will be designed to provide for student interaction and comments, with one or more classes reserved for classroom debates on current topics. Readings will come from contemporary narratives and literature, web sources, and reports of important topical issues, e.g., water rights, Indian gaming, treaty law, tribal initiatives, etc.
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