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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-26-2002 |
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AIS101 2010 Summer I – 2013 Spring |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Survey
of American Indian Issues |
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Introduction to critical issues related to Native
Americans. Examines political, economic, and social issues. Focuses on
contemporary issues and factors influencing American Indian communities. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Cultural
Diversity - [C] General Education Designation: Social and Behavioral
Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AIS101 2010
Summer I - 2013 Spring |
Survey of American Indian Issues |
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Identify and describe major components and functions of
tribal governments. (I) |
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Identify and
describe major historical considerations associated with the development and
functions of tribal governments. (I) |
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Identify and describe contemporary issues associated with
the development and functions of tribal governments. (I) |
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Identify and describe future directions of tribal governments
with respect to development and function. (I) |
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Identify, describe and analyze major legal issues
currently impacting Native American people. (II) |
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Identify ,
describe and analyze significant factors associated with the economic
development of tribal resources. (III) |
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Identify, describe and analyze significant cultural issues
currently impacting American Indian communities. (IV) |
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Identify, describe and analyze major contemporary issues associated
with the education of Native American people. (V) |
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Identify and describe health care issues currently
impacting Native American people. (VI) |
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Identify and
describe current factors relating to substance abuse, child abuse, and other
special health care problem areas impacting American Indian communities. (VI)
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AIS101 2010
Summer I - 2013 Spring |
Survey of American Indian Issues |
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I. Tribal Governments A. The Democratic Process 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions B. Financing Tribal Government
1. Historical
Considerations 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions C. Delegation of Authority 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions D. Codification of Laws 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions E. Law and Order 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions II. Legal Issues Impacting
American Indians A. Land Claims 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions B. Water Rights 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions C. Treaty Issues 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions D. Gaming 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions E. Jurisdiction 1. Historical Overview 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions F. Indian Child Welfare Act
1. Adoption 2. Contemporary Issues 3. Future Directions III. Economic Development A. Identification of
Resources B. Financing 1. Contemporary Issues 2. Future Directions C. Labor and Management
Needs 1. Contemporary Issues 2. Future Directions D. Investment of Tribal
Income 1. Contemporary Issues 2. Future Directions E. Per Capita Payments 1. Contemporary Issues 2. Future Directions F. Tourism 1. Contemporary Issues 2. Future Directions IV. Contemporary Cultural
Issues A. Preservation of Sacred
Lands 1. Obtaining Lands 2. Retaining Lands B. Preservation of
Artifacts 1. Protection 2. Disposition C. Preservation of Culture 1. Native Languages 2. Customs 3. Norms and Values 4. Dances and Songs 5. Other V. Contemporary Educational
Issues A. Financing 1. Government 2. State 3. Tribal B. Attendance/Retention
Factors C. School Boards 1. Selection of Members 2. Duties of Members D. Curriculum Selection 1. Bilingual Education 2. Gifted/Talented Programs
3. College Preparation 4. Vocational/Technical
Education 5. Adult Education E. Teacher Training F. Indian Preference G. Higher Education Grants VI. Contemporary Health
Care Issues A. Financing 1. Government 2. State 3. Tribal B. Quality and Availability
of Care 1. Health Care Personnel 2. Facilities 3. Diagnostic Equipment 4. Out of Area Care 5. Other C. Special Problem Areas 1. Prevention and Treatment
of Substance Abuse 2. Prevention and Treatment
of Child Abuse 3. Other |