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Course Description: This course is designed around a series of assumptions—“myths”—commonly held by non-Indians and sometimes Indians alike. When unexamined, these assumptions undermine our ability to communicate across cultures, and ultimately form the basis for some of the worst forms of racism and stereotyping, even between neighbors.
Students enrolled in this course will be asked to explore a different myth and its corresponding truths each week. Through assigned readings and videos, online conversations with fellow students, and creative projects, we will wrestle with these preconceptions while learning the most basic elements of American Indian—which is to say American—history.
Teachers who need training to fulfill Montana's Indian Education for All mandate will especially benefit from taking this course.
Meeting Place and Times: Online.
Students login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule, Monday - Thursday, with bi-weekly commentary/response (discussion) deadlines of midnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This graduate level course requires a weekly time commitment of 9-12 hours (online and offline course work and readings).
Instructor(s): Kristin Ruppel. Rebecca Wingo, MA. ,MSU Dept. of Native American Studies in Spring 2008. She currently works as a curator, interpreter, and educator for the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman; and guest lectures in NAS classes at MSU.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $750 | | | MSU Fees | $9.75 | | | Total | $759.75 |
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Everything You Know About Indians is Wrong (2009)
by Paul Chaat Smith
ISBN-13: 978-0816656011 - Native American Voices: A Reader
by Susan Lobo and Steve Talbot
(2nd Edition) (Paperback)
Prentice Hall; 2 edition (December 25, 2000)
ISBN-10: 0130307327
ISBN-13: 978-0130307323
These books will be available at the MSU bookstore in early January. You can pick it up in person or order it by calling 1-888-247-2546. You may also purchase it from the MSU bookstore online link to MSU Bookstore
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
For More Information: Contact Instructor Kristin Ruppel at ktruppel@montana.edu or (406) 994-5231.
How to Register: Register Online
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