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AIST/ANTH/RELG 422/522 - Plateau Indians
Course
Learning Outcomes: Several
learning outcomes are sought in this specific course, each of which are linked to the
appropriate Learning Outcomes of the American Indian Studies Program at
http://www.uidaho.edu/class/interdisciplinary/aist/Teaching%20and%20Learning%20Outcomes
(established 2007).
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~rfrey/departlearningoutcomes.htm
(established 2006), and the University of Idaho at
http://www.uidaho.edu/learningoutcomes (revised 2009).
Not all AIST, Departmental and University Learning Outcomes will be addressed in
this course.
A.
Three primary learning outcomes:
1. The first primary outcome of this course is to allow you to gain a heightened understanding of and appreciation for Indian Peoples of the Plateau, their sovereign status, along with their cultural, spiritual, aesthetic, literary, philosophical, social/family, political, and economic/subsistence expressions, and, as well as the diversity of those expressions within the contemporary world. Each tribal community is to be appreciated for its uniqueness and individuality. Gain a heightened understanding and appreciation of Heart Knowledge that infuses all these Indigenous expressions and experiences.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes: A. Comprehension: 1.
American Indian History, Literature, and Society.
Departmental Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehension:
Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn and Integrate.
2.
The
second primary outcome is dual-fold. By juxtaposing that which is
culturally distinct alongside that which is immediate though often veiled, the
contours of the landscape of one’s own
culture and worldview become clearer. You will gain a heightened
understanding of your own unique cultural traditions and worldview, as well as
realize the common threads of our shared
humanity, transcending the cultural differences between Indian and
non-Indian communities, and between Indian communities.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes: B. Application: 1.
Social Application. 2. Personal Application.
Departmental Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehension:
Diversity and Inequality, Process and Connecting; 3. Engagement: Self
reflection and self-critique.
University Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn and integrate.
4. Clarify purpose and perspective.
3. The third primary outcome is to have you explore within yourself and articulate how you are going apply the knowledge and skills gained from your major field of study and this course to "make a difference" and “give back,” providing a positive contribution to the quality of life of others within your own family and community. There are many opportunities and ways of "giving back," including:
In attempting to understand American Indian experience, as well as attempt to apply what you have learned from this course, you will be introduced to the value of an interdisciplinary approach, and of the the value of applying what you have learned this course, an indigenous approach as a tool for an interdisciplinary approach outside this course. You don't have to give up your seat on the wooden bench to successfully travel within the tin shed.
In
our ethnically diverse society and culturally pluralistic world it is critical
that we develop a tolerance of and
respect for the varied
experiences of other peoples. An
understanding of the Indian experience is an essential first step in
facilitating a heightened ability for Indian-white
communication, cooperation and collaboration and community building.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes:
A. Comprehension: 4. Interdisciplinary Approach.
Departmental Learning Outcomes:
1. Comprehension: Diversity and inequality, Process, Connecting; 2.
Application: Thinking and Creating, Communication.
University Learning Outcomes: 1.
Learn and integrate. 2. Think and create.
B.
Four specific learning outcomes:
1.
You
will gain an appreciation of the central role the oral
traditions and the First Peoples play in creating and maintaining all
aspects of the traditional Indian world, as expressed in art and architecture,
in ceremonial life, in social and family life, and in hunting and fishing
relations with the Animal Peoples.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes: A. Comprehension. 1.
American Indian History, Literature, and Society.
Departmental Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehension:
Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn and integrate.
2.
As
contact with Euro-American culture has had a critical impact on Indians society,
you will gain an appreciation of the history
of Indian-white relations and the colonialization of Indians.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes:
A. Comprehension: 1. American Indian History, Literature, and Society.
Departmental Learning Outcomes: 1.
Comprehension: Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn and integrate.
3.
As you are attempting to understand the American Indian experience distinct from Euro-American
culture, you will gain an awareness of the epistemological, ontological and pedagogical
issues associated with Indian
"knowing" and "education,"
and the unequivocal relationship
between what is taught (content and knowledge) and how it is
taught (pedogogy).
AIST Program Learning Outcomes:
A: Comprehension: 2. American Indian Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Epistemology, and
Communication Modes.
Departmental Learning Outcomes:
2. Application: Thinking and Creating, Communicating
University Learning Outcomes: 2.
Think and create. 3. Communicate.
4.
In
acknowledging the sovereignty of each Indian Tribe, an appreciation of the ethical
considerations associated with intellectual and cultural property rights
will be gained. When Indian culture and history are presented in an academic
classroom or in any public forum, and to help assure the
"authenticity" and "appropriateness" of what is considered
most cherished by Indian peoples, a collaboration between the instructor and
tribal representatives should occur.
AIST Program Learning Outcomes:
A. Comprehension: 2. American Indian Ethical Responsibility.
Departmental Learning Outcome:
3. Engagement: Citizenship
University Learning Outcome: 5.
Practice citizenship