ETHN 240 - INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES

    Recent Professors
    Charlene Jacinto
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Introduces the interdisciplinary field of Native American and Indigenous Studies. Explores the social, political, and cultural dynamics impacting Indigenous peoples in the Americas and around the world, focusing on contemporary issues and activities. Critically analyzes topics including Native and Indigenous philosophy and religious traditions, settler-colonialism, intersectionality, gender, class, urbanization, intertribal relations, sovereignty, cultural productions, and environmental justice. Connects students to contemporary topics of social activism being led by Native American and Indigenous peoples within and beyond Indigenous communities.