14 courses with the subject NAIS, 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.
NAIS 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 NAIS 1005 may not earn credit in COMM 1005. (3 lect.)
NAIS 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.) (Max 6)
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.)
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 NAIS 2290 may not earn credit in HIST 2290. (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 NAIS 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. Prerequisite: Completion of NAIS 3300. (3 lect.)
NAIS 4110Educational Foundations in American Indian Education3
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.)
NAIS 4340Natural Resource Management 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.)
