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This archived information is dated to the 2008-09 academic year only and may no longer be current.

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Undergraduate courses in Native American Studies

NATIVEAM 109A. Federal Indian Law

(Same as CSRE 109A.) Cases, legislation, comparative justice models, and historical and cultural material. The interlocking relationships of tribal, federal, and state governments. Emphasis is on economic development, religious freedom, and environmental justice issues in Indian country.

5 units, Aut (Biestman, K)

NATIVEAM 109B. Indian Country Economic Development

(Same as CSRE 109B.) The history of competing tribal and Western economic models, and the legal, political, social, and cultural implications for tribal economic development. Case studies include mineral resource extraction, gaming, and cultural tourism. 21st-century strategies for sustainable economic development and protection of political and cultural sovereignty.

5 units, not given this year

NATIVEAM 117S. History of California Indians

(Same as CSRE 117S.) Demographic, political, and economic history of California Indians, 1700s-1950s. Processes and events leading to the destruction of California tribes, and their effects on the groups who survived. Geographic and cultural diversity. Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American periods. The mission system. GER:EC-AmerCul

5 units, Win (Shively, J)

NATIVEAM 200R. Directed Research

1-5 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

NATIVEAM 200W. Directed Reading

1-5 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

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