ETHN 202: Introduction to Native and Indigenous Studies

Ethnic Studies · 5 credits

Introduces students to the historical development of the theories and methodologies of the discipline. Exposes students to the diverse cultural and political groups indigenous to the Americas, each with unique culture, history, and experiences. Students investigate historical and contemporary struggles, concerns and achievements of these nations and the effects of settler colonialism on these populations. Will survey issues such as sovereignty and land stewardship, federal Indian law, and federal policies such as removal, assimilation, and termination.

Offered in 3 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2024 to Fall 2026).

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Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (3)

ETHN 315, ETHN 319, HIST 475

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

ETHN 315 Contemporary Native and Indigenous Studies
- HIST 475 Topics in North American Indigenous History (continues on its page)
ETHN 319 Indigenous Feminisms
HIST 475 Topics in North American Indigenous History
- HIST 414 The Carolingian Era

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Wells, Mo	3	Fall 2024 to Fall 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (3 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Fall 2026	0	42535	Lecture	MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AH 017	Wells, Mo	26/25	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	0	42958	Lecture	MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · IS 244	Wells, Mo	25/25	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	0 Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies	43845	Lecture	TR 12:00pm-1:50pm · BH 319	Wells, Mo	24/25	Face to Face Instruction