University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Courses
AIS
36 courses with the subject AIS, 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.
AIS 1010Introduction to Native American Studies (3 credits)3
An introduction to the study of Native Americans, their histories, and cultures. The course will examine the issues and forces, both past and present, that affect the lives of Native Peoples.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
A study of the history of American Indian and Native American educational policies and practices in the United States and Canada. The course reviews both traditional tribal educational methods and contemporary federal, state, provincial, and tribal programs.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course will study a number of films which either focus on or incorporate the American Indian into their stories. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the image portrayed and the historical perspective presented.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 3600History and Culture of the Lumbee (3 credits)3
A study of the history and culture of the Lumbee Indians, the largest tribal group east of the Mississippi. While the focus will be primarily historical, all facets of Lumbee culture will be treated including the economic, political, and religious structure of the people as well as artistic and literary accomplishments.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 3950Archaeology in North Carolina (3 credits)3
This course approaches archaeology as a way to learn about human beings. Special emphasis will be placed on prehistoric Indian cultures of North Carolina, and especially those of Robeson County. Topics will include: application of archaeology to present day issues; recovering and caring for archaeological materials; stages of Indian prehistory; theoretical and practical issues which face the archaeologist; etc.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
In this course students will perfect proper use of field methods and techniques in archaeology. Topics will include site reconnaissance, systematic sampling of surface and sub‑surface materials, excavation, and record keeping.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 4050Contemporary Issues of Native Americans (3 credits)3
This seminar‑style course examines the principal issues of concern to Native Americans in the 21st century. Both national and international in scope, topics include: politics; economics; treaty relationships with federal and state governments; education; alcohol and substance abuse; the environment; cultural identity and survival; relation with non‑Indigenous; religious freedom; land and water rights; tribal sovereignty; and other contemporary issues as they arise. PREREQ: AIS 1010 or AIS/HST 1100 or AIS/HST 1110
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 4520Meso-America Before European Contact (3 credits)3
To acquaint the advanced student with the diversity of the Meso-American Indian cultures as they existed in Central America prior to the arrival of Europeans, using historical, literary and archaeological materials to disclose their advanced cultural developments, to examine critically some of the romantic myths and negative stereotypes surrounding the Meso-American Indians, and to better understand our own 21st Century views of Meso-American Indian cultures.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course examines nutritional, cultural, demographic, and socio‑economic aspects of health of American Indians from prehistoric times into the present; these will be evaluated with a view to lessons for modern Indian health practitioners. Topics also include effects of European contact on Indian health, modern health problems in Indian communities, and traditional Indian medical practices. PREREQ: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course will survey American Indian Law. It will include a historical look at sovereignty, nationalism, and jurisdictional issues and compare the federal government, state governments, and Native American tribes as these relationships relate to Native American rights and civil liberties. Self-determination, civil rights, and the religious rights of American Indian people will be examined. Through these laws and legal eras students will evaluate the importance and complexity of the law and lawmaking for American Indians.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 4620Gender & Power in Native North America to 1900 (3 credits)3
This course explores the history of North American Native societies and culture through the lens of gender. We will consider the role of women and also the lesser-explored study of masculinity and manhood. PREREQ: AIS/HST 1010 or AIS 1100 orAIS 1110 or HST 1020 or HST 1030
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 4990Independent Study in American Indian Studies (3 credits)3
Directed reading and research under the guidance of the instructor in a specific area or problem in American Indian Studies. PREREQ: Consent of instructor.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
AIS 5050Contemporary Issues of Native Americans (3 credits)3
This seminar-style course examines major issues of Native Americans in the 21st century. Both local and international in scope, topics to be addressed include: politics, economics, treaty relationships with federal and state governments, education, alcohol and substance abuse, the environment, cultural identity, relations with non-Indigenous, religious freedom, land and water rights, tribal sovereignty, and other issues as they arise.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
An examination of selected American Indian oral narrative traditions emphasizing a religion-literary assessment of mythical, anecdotal, and historical stories.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Study of the historical and continuing contributions of Native American authors to literary studies, especially within the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the intersections of Euroamerican and Native American traditions. Topics covered may include, contemporary issues, oral and written traditions, identity, place, colonization, displacement, and differing world views.
Subject
AIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
