Introduction to one of several Native American languages, concentrating on simple conversations and the relationship of language to culture. The particular language to be studied will vary depending on availability of instruction. Taught by Native speakers, two semesters of NASL 120 (six semester credits) will fulfill the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences language requirement.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

NASL 121 is a continuation of Introduction to Native American Language concentrating on conversations and the relationship of language to culture. The particular language to be studied will vary depending on availability of instruction.

Prerequisite: NASL 120
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement

Interdisciplinary treatment of Native American studies. Provides general background and understanding of American Indian cultures.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

This course will deal with several major issues: One, the U.S.- Canada international border cuts between Native territories due to international negotiations in which Natives had no role. How has the border affected, and how does it continue to affect, their lives? Two, the histories and cultures of Montana’s seven reservations and twelve Native groups vary and are complicated. The histories of the people and the reservations will be covered. Three, the course will include bringing in elders from the Hi-Line reservations to tell the cultures, traditions and present issues from their perspectives.

Background on the extent and diversity of Native American cultural groups in North America, including languages, geographic locations of cultural groups, and the material, spiritual, and artistic cultures of American Indian tribal groups.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

A study of the oral traditions of various American Indian cultures, including examination of Indian language families, oral history traditions, oral literature, ritual and spiritual observances, together with English translations of Indian memoirs, autobiographies, and religious works.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

A critical examination of a representative number of major works by non-Native Americans about Native Americans and major works by Native Americans. Topics include stereotyping, segregation, prejudice, and the roles of Native Americans in American society. Readings include mythology, poetry, essays, novels, and nonfiction.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

Treats the present applications and precedents of Federal Indian law and its historical development, including Indian treaties, tribal sovereignty, jurisdictional disputes, tribal and state powers of taxation, economic and environmental controls, and real property interests.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course

History of American Indians from Pre-Columbian times to the present, with special emphasis on demographic shifts caused by encroaching European and American westward expansion, and relationships between Native Americans and immigrants.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Cultural Diversity (CAT V) requirement
Montana University System Core Course