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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-23-1999 |
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AIS170 1999 Fall
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LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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American Indian History of the Southwest |
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Covers history of Indian peoples in the southwestern United States from pre-Columbian era to the present. Includes historical events, the development and implementation of Spanish-Mexican and United States' policies and their impact on Indian peoples in these areas, and current issues of importance to Indian peoples. Prerequisites: None. |
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Cross-References:
HIS170 |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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AIS170 1999 Fall – 2010 Spring |
American Indian History
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Compare and contrast the different physical environments in which Southwest Indian peoples have lived. (I) |
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Describe the civilizations and integration of cultures of pre-Columbian societies in the Southwest. (II) |
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Identify and describe the Indian tribes included in the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V) |
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Explain the origins of tribes within the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V) |
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Describe the relations among the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples.(III-V) |
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Trace the impact of non-Indian policies and cultures on the Plateau, Upland, and Desert peoples. (III-V) |
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Identify and describe important issues facing Southwestern Indians today. (I-V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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AIS170 1999 Fall – 2010 Spring |
American Indian History
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I. Physical Environments A. Canyons and mesas B. Dry mountains C. Desert II. Pre-Columbian Societies A. Civilizations 1. Hohokam 2. Mogollon 3. Anasazi B. Integration of cultures III. Plateau Peoples A. Tribes 1. Pueblos 2. Navajo 3. The Pai B. Origins C. Relations with other Indian peoples D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures 1. Spanish-Mexican 2. United States E. Current issues IV. Upland Peoples A. Tribes 1. Yavapai 2. Apaches 3. Ute 4. Southern Paiute B. Origins C. Relations with other Indian peoples D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures 1. Spanish-Mexican 2. United States E. Current issues V. Desert Peoples A. Tribes 1. O'odham 2. Maricopa 3. The Colorado River Tribes a. Mohave b. Chemehuevi c. Quechan d. Cocopah 4. Yaqui B. Origins C. Relations with other Indian peoples D. Impact of non-Indian policies and cultures 1. Spanish-Mexican 2. United States E. Current issues |