Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   History of the Northwest Indians: D

 Title Abbreviation:   HISTORY NW INDIANS: D

 Department:    ETHNC

 Course #:    111

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    050202

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2020


 Course Description  

An introduction to the many different indigenous communities inhabiting the Northwest and the significant variety of cultural and environmental experiences and adaptations.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
UW T GER
WWU T GER

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand how the indigenous peoples first arrived in the Northwest (NW) and adapted to and flourished in the many different landscapes and environments;
  2. Recognize regional similarities but local differences in indigenous NW cultures.
  3. Describe social, political, cultural, and artistic differences among indigenous peoples living in the NW.
  4. Understand major contemporary issues emerging from two centuries of conflict between indigenous communities of and Euro-Americans

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

  1. Using archaeological, historical, and oral records study how the indigenous people first arrived on the PNWC and adapted to the many maritime environments, including saltwater, freshwater, mountain, plateau and prairie.
  2. A survey of approximately 30 different indigenous societies of the NW and the many similarities and differences in social, political, religious, economic, and artistic expression.
  3. An analysis of major events illustrating contact and evolving inter-dependence between Euro-Americans and the indigenous peoples of the NW.
  4. An exploration of contemporary issues affecting NW indigenous people.
  5. An examination of the many names used to refer to indigenous peoples and their historical referents.