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1013 Introduction to Native American Studies. This course will introduce students to key concepts and methods in the study of American Indian history, culture, and contemporary governance and socioeconomic status. (F, Sp)
1713 Beginning American Indian Languages I (Crosslisted with Anthropology 1713). May be repeated with change of language; maximum credit 12 hours. Introduction to the structure of an American Indian language with special attention to its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Conversational practice, vocabulary-building and the history and culture of the native speech community also are emphasized. (F, Sp) [I-FL]
1723 Beginning American Indian Languages II (Crosslisted with Anthropology 1723). Prerequisite: 1713 in the native language listed as course topic. May be repeated with change of language; maximum credit 12 hours. Introduction to the structure of an American Indian language with special attention to its phonology, morphology and syntax. Conversational practice, vocabulary-building, and the history and culture of the native speech community also are emphasized. (F, Sp) [I-FL]
2733 Intermediate American Indian Languages (Crosslisted with Anthropology 2733). Prerequisite: 1723. May be repeated with change of language; maximum credit 12 hours. A systematic review of the structure of an American Indian language. Syntactic control and vocabulary expansion are emphasized. Conversational practice and traditional oral texts are used to develop proficiency. (F, Sp)
3113 Native American Philosophy. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. A survey of systems of understanding and explaining the relationships between human beings and the natural world in Native American cultures including; concepts of power, spirituality, and ceremonialism; ethical systems; and culturally based ways of knowing. (F) [IV-NW]
3333 Native American Film. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. A critical investigation of the role that film, as an art genre, has played in creating the general public's idea of the American Indian, and its construction of images representing that idea. (Su)
3693 Special Topics. Prerequisite: six hours of NAS courses. May be repeated twice with a change in topic. Covers topics of special interest to NAS such as politics and tribal government, contemporary health issues, educational policies and trends, and tribal culture in the U.S. and Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su)
3863 Research Methods in Native American Studies. Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of instructor. Introduction to research methods emphasizing formulation of hypothesis, conceptualization of theory; elementary quantitative and qualitative sources of data and methods; and ethical standards in social and educational research. (F)
3960 Honors Reading. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. This course will allow the honors candidate the opportunity to study materials not offered in other courses. (F, Sp, Su)
3980 Honors Research. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. The study of issues related to Native American Studies for the gifted honors candidate allowing him/her to work on a special project. (F, Sp, Su)
3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: six hours of NAS major courses and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Work on a topic of the student’s choosing taken under the direct supervision of a faculty member. May involve directed reading and research or participation in a community-based activity. Students will be required to give a written report or research papers. (F, Sp)
4013 Senior Capstone. Prerequisite: senior standing. Provides a culminating experience giving students the opportunity to incorporate knowledge gained through previous coursework. Students will integrate this knowledge into a final project. (Sp) [V]
4693 Contemporary Native American Artist (Crosslisted with ARTC 4693). Prerequisite: junior standing. Discussion of the broad and modern sensibilities that make up the contemporary diversity of the indigenous arts and people of the North American hemisphere. May include but not limited to artwork dealing with race, class, tribal sovereignty, as well as formalist modes. Introduction to a survey of common methods of contemporary artistic practice. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
4803 Native American Sovereignty. Prerequisite: six hours of courses that are required to satisfy the major, excluding the native languages. Students will learn what constitutes the basic nature of political sovereignty and how it is exercised in Indian communities and what the possibilities and limitations are for Indian tribal governments. (Sp)
4833 American Indian Health Issues and Concerns. Prerequisite: junior standing. Historical information about American Indians with emphasis on health, including behavioral health, and tribal/Indian health service policy issues. Discusses traditional medicine and healing, research needs related to American Indian health, and career opportunities in health professions. (F)
4893 Contemporary Native American Artist II (Crosslisted with Art Theory and Criticism 4893). Prerequisite: junior standing. A continuation of 4693. Explores the modern sensibilities that make up the contemporary diversity of indigenous arts and people of this hemisphere. (Sp) [IV-NW]
4913 American Indian Education Policy and Development. Prerequisite: six hours of courses that satisfy the major, excluding the native languages, or permission of instructor. This course will enable students to come to an understanding of American Indian education history and policy as related to western European educational thought, philosophies, theories, and practices. (Sp) [III-SS]
4920 Native American Studies Internship. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 18 hours of Native American Studies curriculum and permission of internship coordinator. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Participation in a supervised work experience. Grade is based on work performance, regular reports, and on-site supervisor's evaluation. (F, Sp, Su)
4933 Introduction to Tribal Economic Development. Prerequisite: six hours required for the Native American Studies major excluding languages, or permission of instructor. Introduces students to the concept of tribal economic development and the various issues facing governments. Theories and roles of tribal economic development as it relates to the survival and continuation of tribal governments. (F)
4970 Special Topics/Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of topic; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library research or special projects. (Irreg.)
4990 Independent Study. Prerequisite: nine hours of NAS courses and permission of Program Director or instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The study of issues related to Native American Studies to include research and special projects. (F, Sp, Su)
Unless otherwise noted, the prerequisite for all courses numbered 5000 and above is graduate standing and permission of instructor.
G5050 Directed Readings in Native American Studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. Graduate-level independent study for Master's candidates. (Irreg.)
G5103 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate standing. An introduction to basic disciplinary approaches to the study of American Indian cultures and history and to current scholarship in history, anthropology, literature, and the arts dealing with American Indians. (F)
G5970 Special Topics/Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of topic; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library research or special projects. (Irreg.)
G5971 Pre-Thesis Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate standing. This course is a one-hour course to orient students to thesis research and assist them in the development of topics. It will meet in a concentrated format during the last third of the semester. (F)
G5980 Research for Master’s Thesis. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Variable enrollment, two to six hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, six hours. (F, Sp, Su)
