Native Americans in the 21st Century: Nation-Building II
EDU A102
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This community based research course focuses on some of the major issues Native American Indian tribes and nations face in the 21st century. It provides in-depth, hands-on exposure to native development issues, including: sovereignty, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, health and social welfare, tribal finances, land and water rights, culture and language, religious freedom, and education. In particular, the course emphasizes problem definition, client relationships, and designing and completing a research project for a tribe, tribal department, or other entities active in Indigenous affairs. The course is devoted primarily to preparation and presentation of a comprehensive research paper based on work with a tribal community. In addition to hearing presentations on topics related to Native issues (from a range of guest speakers), students will make presentations on their work in progress and ultimate findings. Please send a few sentences describing your interest in the class as your "petition" to join.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Students will learn about some of the major issues Native American tribes and nations face as they seek to assert rights of self-determination in the 21st Century. Students will gain hands-on exposure to development issues, including: sovereignty, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, health and social welfare, land and water rights, culture and language, religious freedom, finance and budgeting, and education.
