ANTH 4310 North American Indians: Past and Present

This course deals with the anthropological study of Native Americans and will be divided into three major sections. First, we will cover the pre-Hispanic or archaeological history of Indian cultures. Then, we will survey the cultures of North America at the time of contact with Europeans. Finally, we will examine the history of political interaction with the government of the United States and the associated social movements among Indian cultures. As much as possible, we will have Native American guests to discuss contemporary problems facing the Indians of the 21st century.