EGS156 — Northwest Native Peoples
EGS 156 - Northwest Native Peoples EGS 156 - Northwest Native Peoples 5 Credits Introduces an interdisciplinary survey of the traditions and cultures of Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska native peoples. Study of the Northwest and Alaska native peoples’ history, literature, economic pursuits, music, film and indigenous languages. Particular emphasis on the Northwest and Alaska native peoples’ historical static relationships with local, city, county, state and federal governments as well as with other Northwest tribes. Course Note Previously CGG 156 and DGS 156 Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve All students. Meets diversity and globalism degree requirement. Active Date 20170530T16:33:20 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline Historical and geographic differences of NW and Alaska Native peoples at the time of discovery by European peoples and a look at how the past has influenced and changed the Native peoples’ land and culture today. Historical accounts and stories that have affected Native American and non-Native views on the discovery of the NW coast and Alaska. Identity of NW Indians and Alaska Natives and relationship to the land and sea. A look at contemporary NW and Alaska Native individuals who have influenced change and assisted tribal and Alaska Natives entities challenge non-tribal encro