AMST 3730: Introduction to Native American Studies

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course serves as a broad overview of Native American cultures, history, and contemporary issues, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches to the field. Students learn about Native America through a variety of perspectives and topics, including the relationship between Native nations and the U.S. government, questions of tribal identity and belonging, and Indigenous cultural productions, ranging from traditional stories to contemporary texts. Given KSU’s location, special attention is paid to southeastern tribes.