ETH 109 - Anthropology of Native America

    Recent Professors
    Melinda Button
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    29–31 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course examines indigenous Native North American cultures, from before European contact through the present. The course explores the richness and diversity of Native North American cultures through multiple anthropological, social scientific, and interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to providing an overview of the major indigenous North American culture areas, the course will consider relevant contemporary Native American issues, including: historical contexts of federal policies and institutions, social change and politics, language and identity, repatriation and land claims, environmental and sacred sites protection, health concerns, and casino gaming, mascots, and popular culture representations. This course is cross-listed with ANT 109.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:50pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:50am