Courses - NMU Graduate Bulletin

NAS 404 Research and Engagement in Native American Studies 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall
• Graded: A/F

Indigenous critical analysis is rooted in place-based First Nations/Native American/Indigenous belief systems focusing on the interconnectedness of communities and culture, and confronts historic and contemporary acts of colonialism that has led to systematic marginalization. Through multiple texts, this course will explore Indigenous critical thought as independent and necessary scholarship.

NAS 440 Awesiinh: Wild Animal Relations 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F

Anishinaabe teachings tell us it was from Ma’iingan (Wolf) that humanity learned of our close relationship to the planet and other species. NAS 440 draws on this teaching to explore the lifeways, cultures, and perspectives of the Animal Nations through advanced forest immersion and through the study of cultural expressions and Traditional Ecological Knowledge from the Anishinaabe and other Indigenous peoples.

NAS 484 Native American Inclusion in the Classroom 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Graded: A/F

This course will challenge students’ preconceptions of what Native American inclusion means and provide methods and materials that will help them meet state standards while effectively including Native American cultural concepts across the curriculum. Emphasis is on state of Michigan standards and Anishinaabe language and cultural concepts.

NAS 485 Native American Education 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Graded: A/F

Students will explore significant Native American education policy from pre-colonial times to the present day. Students will investigate treaties with educational provisions, current U.S. federal Native American education law, standards-based reform, and Native American inclusion. Through online chat rooms, students will discuss these issues with individuals from different parts of the world.

NAS 488 Native American Community Engagement 4 cr.

• Graded: A/F

Students will closely examine local tribal communities and inter-tribal organizations.  Students will complete an approved academic service learning project in Native American studies that will directly benefit a Native community or audience.