MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Indigenous Cultures

Course: AIS103

First Term: 2008 Spring

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to political, economic and social structures of indigenous peoples. Examines the impact on indigenous peoples of contact with non-indigenous cultures.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and explain various selected definitions of the term indigenous people and methods of determining membership in selected indigenous groups. (I) 2. Describe spiritual, political, economic, and social structures of selected indigenous communities prior to European contact. (I) 3. Identify and define important elements of sovereignty as it relates to indigenous people. (II) 4. Trace the diminishment of sovereignty of selected indigenous peoples as a result of European contact. (II) 5. Describe the organization and structures of educational systems for selected indigenous peoples. (III) 6. Identify and explain major educational challenges for selected indigenous groups and appropriate responses to them. (III) 7. Describe the organization and structures of health care systems for selected indigenous peoples. (IV) 8. Identify and explain major health care challenges for selected indigenous groups and appropriate responses to them. (IV) 9. Describe traditional art forms of selected indigenous groups. (V) 10. Describe and evaluate methods of engaging in collaborative art activities. (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. Identity A. Definition of Indigenous Peoples B. Issues of Identity II. Sovereignty A. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples B. Self Determination C. Land Rights D. Governance E. Economic Development F. Spiritual Protection III. Education A. Boarding Schools and Assimilation B. Indian Self Determination and Educational Assistance Act C. Protecting Traditional Forms of Knowledge D. Development of Tribal Colleges and Universities E. Demographics of Indian/Aboriginal Education IV. Health and Wellness A. Historical Impacts of Diseases on Indigenous Populations B. Contemporary Impacts of Diseases on Indigenous Populations C. Demographics of Indian/Aboriginal Health Impacts D. Indigenous Health Past, Present and Future V. Indigenous Art A. Pre-Contact Art Forms B. Contemporary Art Forms C. Hands-on Art Activity D. Collaborative Indigenous Art

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2007

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