Native American Studies - Creighton University

Native American Studies from Creighton University is a Campus Bachelor American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Native American Studies Program Goals and Objectives Goal: Students will be critical thinkers about Native American Issues Objectives: Analyze contemporary political situations Articulate components of Native American Identity Evaluate importance of religion in Native societies Explain the transition from pre to post European contact economic systems Describe the history and importance of treaties Goal: Students will be knowledgeable about Native American diversity issues Objectives: Students will explain the ethnic, cultural, social, and religious diversity within and across the Native American communities Students will articulate the different ways Native peoples incorporated ideas and technologies from people around them, both other Natives communities and later European peoples Goal: Students will know the complexities of contemporary Native American life Objectives: Explain the importance of Native American voice and agency Explain the conflict between Native American traditions and surrounding cultures Articulate the issues that account for Native American invisibility Apply concepts of cultural change and persistence to Native American communities Explain the importance of Native American perspective in articulating historical realties Goal: Students will know how to address issues of historical injustice and inequality Objectives: Describe social redress mechanisms in Native cultures Explain legal and political redress mechanisms in American cultures Articulate issues of historical grief in Native cultures Describe the centrality of healing in Native Cultures Goal: Students will be able to interact in culturally appropriate ways with Native peoples Objectives: Know culturally appropriate communication strategies Use culturally appropriate communications strategies Initiate and maintain successful learning relationships with Native people Describe the ethical issues involved in engaging in research with Native communities View more details on Creighton University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Studies courses.