American Indian Studies minor
The American Indian Studies minor seeks to teach students about the histories and cultures of Native peoples of North America, with special emphasis on the ways in which racism has impacted these communities both historically and in the contemporary period.
For more information on this program, please contact Dr. Benjamin Ramirez-shkwegnaabi.
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires. For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
(Click on the course name or number of a complete course description.)
Required Courses (12 hours)
Select 6 hours of OJB
ANT 320 - North American Indian Cultures 3(3-0)
Diversity of North American Indian cultures, their experiences of colonization and culture change, and their contributions to American and global cultures. (Group IV-C)
HST 323 - History of Native Americans 3(3-0)
The study of native peoples of North America before Columbus, and the interrelationships between the native peoples and European immigrants after Columbus. (Group IV-C)
OJB 101 - Elementary Ojibwe I 3(3-0)
Designed for students who have had no Ojibwe language instruction. Basic language skills. Introduction to Ojibwe culture via the language. (Group IV-B)
OJB 102 - Elementary Ojibwe II 3(3-0)
Basic language skills. Continuation of OJB 101 including the continued introduction to the culture of the Ojibwe people. Prerequisite: OJB 101.
OJB 201 - Intermediate Ojibwe I 3(3-0)
Review of grammar and further development of all language skills. Further explanation of Ojibwe culture. Prerequisites: OJB 101, OJB 102.
OJB 202 - Intermediate Ojibwe II 3(3-0)
Designed for those who wish to continue the study of the Ojibwe language. The emphasis will be on the written language. Prerequisites: OJB 101, OJB 102; or knowledge of the Ojibwe language and OJB 201.
Electives (12 hours)
ANT 175 - Archaeology of the Americas 3(3-0)
Archaeology of the Americas from the earliest peopling of the Western Hemisphere to the rise of civilizations such as the Maya, Axtec, and Inca. (Group IV-B)
ANT 365 - Current American Indian Issues 3(3-0)
Current social, economic, political, and cultural issues affecting American Indians; social movements of resistance and change. (Group IV-A)
ENG 328 - Literature of the American Indian 3(3-0)
A study of Native American literature within its historical context. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or 103/099 or 198 with a grade of C or better; ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.
PSY 533 - Psychology of Racism 3(3-0)
This course explores racism from a cognitive-social psychological viewpoint. The processes involved in the development, maintenance and change of racist attitudes are considered. Prerequisites: junior or higher standing; PSY 330 or SOC 201; a social science methods class; or permission of instructor.
SOC 323 - Racism and Inequality 3(3-0)
Relations among dominant and subordinate groups focusing on racism as structural inequality. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Recommended: SOC 100, SOC 201, or SOC 221. (Group IV-C)
Up to 6 hours of additional American Indian language, special topics, or independent study with approval of the minor advisor.
Total: 24 semester hours