Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
AMIS
6 courses with the subject AMIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AMIS 1000Native America3.00
(3.00 lec) This class focuses on the historical and contemporary cultures and issues of American Indians on this continent with special focus on Minnesota. You will learn about the earliest cultures in America, clashes with European contact, resistance movements, and legislation and policies. There will be special emphasis on the Ojibwe and Dakota nations. You will also learn about cultural contributions (such as music, literature, agriculture, dance and spirituality) and contemporary issues within Native America. You will develop critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills and apply these skills to specific course content. You will be given opportunities for civic engagement within the local Native American community. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7.
(3.00 lec) This course is an introduction to the traditional and contemporary literature of Native American authors. The focus is both international and regional. You will study both oral and written literature. Storytelling, myths legends, rituals, prayers, chants, songs, speeches, humor, fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction essays are all a part of this course. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7.
