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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Navajo Government
Course: AIS110

First Term: 2006 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Addresses and examines major historical developments of the Navajo People with a focus on government, law, society, livelihood, tradition, and culture. Includes the major components and operation of Navajo government and related tribal laws, such as Title II and Title VII of the Navajo Nation Code, as well as the significance of the Treaty of 1868. Federal Indian policies and their impact on Navajo society and government, the importance of federal and tribal citizenship and related federal and tribal laws, and the role of the Navajo clanship system and other relevant cultural concepts addressed



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the foundations of Navajo government and culture. (I)
2. Describe the cultural origins of the Navajo. (II)
3. Compare and contrast the traditional and contemporary forms of Navajo government. (III)
4. Describe and analyze the rationale of the establishment of treaty governments and the employment of Indian agents. (IV)
5. Identify and describe the foundations and principles of Navajo government. (V)
6. Describe and examine the role of title II Amendments of the Navajo government from 1989 to the present. (VI)
7. Describe and analyze the role of the legislative branch of the Navajo government. (VII)
8. Describe and analyze the role of the executive branch of the Navajo government. (VIII)
9. Describe and analyze the role of the judicial branch of the Navajo government. (IX)
10. Describe and analyze the role of the Local Governance Act. (X)
11. Describe and analyze the rights and responsibilities of the Dine People. (XI)
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
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/2004

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