Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

ANTH 3340 Indians of North America

After a discussion concerning the Asian origins of the native peoples of the New World, the prehistory of North America is briefly presented. Major focus is on the various culture areas of native North America and the tribes found in each area in early historic times.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: odd fall day, summer as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Have knowledge concerning the complexity of Native American societies, their environmental adaptations, and cultural changes resulting from European contact. 
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating different approaches to studying Native American cultures, their adaptations to the environment, and the cultural changes emanating from European contact.