16 courses with the subject AIST, 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.
AIST 1005Intercultural Communication3
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively function in intercultural environments situations, and relationships. Within this process, one focus will be communication between the American Indian and Euro- American cultures, although many different cultures will be included in this experience. The theoretical foundations and systematic structure of communication processes will lay the foundation from which intercultural relationships will be examined. Students earning credit in AIST 1005 may not earn credit in COMM 1005. (3 lect.)
This course is designed to address the pertinent issues of American Indian Education in the United States. It includes a comprehensive historical review of traditional American Indian ways of knowing and learning, and the changes in this process brought on by 130 years of U.S. government policy and regulation. Theories of education, including content (curricula) and processes (ways of learning) will be examined in this context, as well as techniques to be successful teaching in Indian/Non-Indian classrooms. Students who receive credit in AIST 1100 may not receive credit in EDUC 1100. (3 lect.)
AIST 1350American Indians in Contemporary Society3
American Indians in contemporary society is a survey lecture course that examines social and cultural issues and concerns of American Indian people within the dominant society and American Indian culture will be explored. (3 lect.) SOC
Indians of the Wind River is an interactive course designed to provide an in-depth comprehension and a greater level of awareness both at an academic and cultural level. The course will examine the social, political, historical, cultural and contemporary issues facing the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes in an ever changing world. (3 lect.)
This course is a survey of contemporary political, economic, and social issues which directly affect the lives of Native Americans. Issues range from preservation of traditional values to modern tribal sovereignty. (1-3 lect.)
This course examines leadership and governance issues Indigenous nations face in the 21st century including political sovereignty, traditional governance, constitutional reform, treaty rights, economics, health and social welfare, education, cultural adaptation, and intergovernmental relations. Case studies and simulations derived from field research and experience are utilized to demonstrate multiple forms of successful tribal governments. (3 lect.)
This course examines tribal government resource management, economic development and business entrepreneurship to sustain tribal nations. The course emphasizes the breadth of decision making and knowledge base needed as a tribal leader to manage tribal natural resources, economic ventures, develop tribal and individual businesses within Indian communities. There is not "one size fits all" hence cases studies and simulation derived from field research and experience are utilized to engage students in the multidimensional settings that confront native societies. (3 lect.)
The course examines major developments in Indian history since European contact. Concentration will be upon geographical groups, their migrations and relationships to the United States government. Students earning credit in AIST 2290 may not earn credit in HIST 2290. (3 lect.)
Survey of law that applies to individual Indians and tribal governments. In particular, explores the legal relationships among and relative jurisdictions of federal, tribal and state governments. Specific topics include civil and criminal jurisdiction, taxation, family law, hunting and fishing and gaming regulations. (3 lect.)
This course is a broad study of the literature of American Indian peoples. It includes both oral and written traditions, from the pre-Columbian era to the twentieth century. Legends, oratory, songs, poems and stories are the matter of the course. Students earning credit in AIST 2340 may not earn credit in ENGL 2340. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 1010. (3 lect.) HUM
The focus of this course is developing a greater knowledge and comprehension of the people of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Students will attend events, presentations, and visit various locations on the Reservation that are historical and contemporary significance. (3 lect.)
This course surveys the law that applies to American Indians and tribal governments. History has played a crucial role in the development of Federal Indian law, and accordingly, is discussed throughout the course. (3 lect.)
This course examines traditional systems of tribal governance: the establishment of contemporary tribal governments; stakeholders and their goals; factors influencing tribal government operations, including the federal trust relationship, plenary power, tribal-federal and tribal-state relations; powers of tribal governments; and the future of tribal governments. (3 lect.)
This course examines cultural, geographical, linguistic, spiritual, political, and societal factors before, during and after colonization. The student will evaluate teacher-pupil-community relationships that honor culture and language and enhance achievement. (3 lect.)
AIST 4340Natural Resource Mgmt on Western Reservations3
This course examines natural resource management techniques on Indian reservations. The focus is on management and planning of water, grazing extractive industries, and forestry as tribal revenue for economic development. Fieldwork on the Winder River Indian Reservation is included. (3 lect.)
This course incorporates reflective work in tribal leadership in a practical setting. The student will complete supervised practicum work in areas affecting American Indians, which may include politics, economics, education, law, or human services. (3 lect.)
