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American Indian History of the Southwest
Course: AIS170

First Term: 2010 Summer I
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Covers history of Indian peoples in the southwestern United States from pre-Columbian era to the present. Includes historical events, the development and implementation of Spanish-Mexican and United States` policies and their impact on Indian peoples in these areas, and current issues of importance to Indian peoples



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast the different physical environments in which Southwest Indian peoples have lived. (I)
2. Describe the civilizations and integration of cultures of pre-Columbian societies in the Southwest. (II)
3. Identify and describe the Indian tribes included in the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V)
4. Explain the origins of tribes within the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V)
5. Describe the relations among the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V)
6. Trace the impact of non-Indian policies and cultures on the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V)
7. Identify and describe important issues facing Southwestern Indians today. (I-V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Physical Environments
   A. Canyons and mesas
   B. Dry mountains
   C. Desert
II. Pre-Columbian Societies
   A. Civilizations
      1. Hohokam
      2. Mogollon
      3. Anasazi
   B. Integration of cultures
III. Plateau Peoples
   A. Tribes
      1. Pueblos
      2. Navajo
      3. The Pai
   B. Origins
   C. Relations with other Indian peoples
   D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures
      1. Spanish-Mexican
      2. United States
   E. Current issues
IV. Upland Peoples
   A. Tribes
      1. Yavapai
      2. Apaches
      3. Ute
      4. Southern Paiute
   B. Origins
   C. Relations with other Indian peoples
   D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures
      1. Spanish-Mexican
      2. United States
   E. Current issues
V. Desert Peoples
   A. Tribes
      1. O`odham
      2. Maricopa
      3. The Colorado River Tribes
   A. Mohave
   B. Chemehuevi
   C. Quechan
   D. Cocopah
      4. Yaqui
   B. Origins
   C. Relations with other Indian peoples
   D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures
      1. Spanish-Mexican
      2. United States
   E. Current issues
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/1999

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