This course examines the history, culture, traditions and other aspects of the aboriginal inhabitants (i.e. Native Americans) of Canada and the United States. The course will focus on Native American culture, society and history, i.e. ”traditional” culture (the political, religious, social, economic in each of the major cultural regions). Within each region, we will be examining the major cultural characteristics which the groups in that area had in common (including economy, social structure, political organization, art) as well as examining a specific group or groups from that area in a more in-depth fashion. This will be accomplished in part through the readings and the use of video materials.
- Teacher: Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel