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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2012-2013 Course Listing > Native Americans in the 21st Century: Nation Building II
PED-502: Native Americans in the 21st Century: Nation Building II
Faculty: Dennis Norman
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 1/29 | ||
| Meet Day | T | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | GSE 14STO 4TH |
| Review |
Description
This field-based research course focuses on some of the major issues Native American Indian tribes and nations face as the 21st century begins. It provides in-depth, hands-on exposure to native development issues, including: sovereignty, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, health and social welfare, land and water rights, culture and language, religious freedom, and education. In particular, the course emphasizes problem definition, client relationships, and designing and completing a research project. The course is devoted primarily to preparation and presentation of a comprehensive research paper based on a field investigation. In addition to interdisciplinary faculty presentations on topics such as field research methods and problem definition, students will make presentations on their work in progress and findings. Prerequisite: PED-501M or permission of instructor.
Also offered by the School of Education as A-102.