HSTA 463 - Research in 19th-20th Century Native American History

4 Credit(s)

This course examines Native American relations with the United States federal government, as well as other non-Native groups (e.g., state and local governments, missionaries, miners, settlers, etc.), from the passage of the 1830 Indian Removal Act through the mid-1970s, ending with the transition from Termination Policy to Self-determination Policy. It focuses on U.S. federal policies and laws directed at Indigenous peoples; strategies different Indigenous communities and individuals employed to best accommodate or resist non-Native encroachment; and the short and long-term consequences of these relationships, policies, and Native responses. Also discusses the importance of conducting ethical historical research about and/or for Indigenous communities. The course culminates with an individual student research project on any aspect of 19th or 20th century Native American History chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, or c/i (spring/odd-numbered years)

Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, or c/i
spring/odd-numbered years