American Indian Studies
The American Indian Studies program responds to the needs of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh and Nakoda Tribes in regard to sovereignty, identity, awareness, history, language, philosophy, and issues. Considering the historical relationship between the tribal nations and the federal government, the AIS program is of vital importance to the futures of students and community members of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. A student selecting this major can further study in the fields of the social sciences, humanities, education, or law.
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Student Outcomes
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Articulate the traditional values and Lifeways of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh or Nakoda while exemplifying those characteristics for the benefit of their community.
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Acquire and demonstrate a general knowledge of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh or Nakoda language while recognizing the importance of the revitalization of the language.
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Explore and illustrate the reality that the world, culture, and sovereignty are dynamic.Express and summarize the historical events and issues that have affected and/or changed the way that American Indians have adapted mentally, physically, and spiritually.
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Express and summarize events and issues that have contributed to the American IndianHolocaust, specifically the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh and Nakoda Holocausts.
First Year Fall Semester
Class | Name | Credit |
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Elective | AIS | 3 |
WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
GE Elective | Humanities or Fine Art | 3 |
GS 110 | Finding Place | 1 |
ANL 155/150 | Aaniiih/Nakoda Lang I | 3 |
AIS 100 | American Indian Studies | 3 |
First Year Spring Semester
Class | Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
WRIT 201 | College Writing II | 3 |
BIOB 160/L160 | Prin of Living sys/Lab | 3/1 |
ANL 156/151 | Aaniiih/Nakoda Lang II | 3 |
AIS 141/140 | Aaniiih/Nakoda Hist/Culture | 3 |
AIS 120 or BIOB 120 | Traditional Plants or Intro to Ethnobotany | 3 |
Second Year Fall Semester
Class | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Elective | AIS | 3 |
M 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
GE Elective | Social Science | 3 |
AIS 215 | American Indian Education | 3 |
AIS 200/300 | Amer. Indian Religion/Phil | 3 |
Second Year Spring Semester
Class | Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
Elective | AIS | 3 |
GE Electivee | Social Science | 3 |
COMX 111 | Intro Public Speaking | 3 |
AIS 250 | Special Topics | 1 |
AIS 235 | Federal Indian Law | 3 |