NAS 104. Introduction to Native American Studies (3). Origins and development of content/method in NAS. Contrast the field with adjoining and contributing disciplines (anthropology, history, sociology, and humanities). GE. DCG.
NAS 105 / ES 105. Introduction to US Ethnic Studies (3). Comparative history of racialized groups in the US, with particular emphases on the manner in which race, ethnicity, class, and gender inform this history. GE. DCG.
NAS 200. The Indian in American History (3). Conflict in social, political, and economic systems between Native American and Anglo-Europeans as the main currents of American history swept across the continent.
NAS 306. Native Peoples of North America (3). Traditional cultures, historical development, and contemporary social and political siturations. GE. DCG.
NAS 310. Native American Literature (3). Contemporary. Topics vary from a broad introduction to focus on one of the following genres: poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, and native autobiography. Rep for different topics.
NAS 311. Oral Literature & Oral Tradition (3). Identify, interpret, and decipher native symbols depicted in tribal myths, legends, songs, art, oratory, poetry, prose.
NAS 320. Native American Psychology (3). Compare and critique selected philosophical constructs manifested within the European and Native American values and experiences.
NAS 325. Native Tribes of California (3). Traditional cultures of native peoples: archeology, material culture, social organization, historical interrelationships.
NAS 327. Native Tribes of North American Regions (3). Historic and current perspectives on the indigenous people of North America. Overview of tribal life, including NA/White relations. Tribal lifestyle issues. Elements of Native American arts, literature, and music. Topics vary.
NAS 331. Introduction to Native American Perspectives on Natural Resources Management (3) F. Cultural heritage as it pertains to land use. Native American economic, social, and religious relationships with natural resources.
NAS 332. Environmental Justice (3). Issues/concerns that led to Executive Order 12898 (environmental policies and conflicts between industries and those seeking environmental protection, including Alaska Native villages, "lower 48" tribes, grassroot community organizations).
NAS 336. Nature & Issues of Genocide (3). Causes and consequences of exterminating racial, political, and cultural groups. Historical and contemporary context for social, theological, economic, and pathological factors influencing genocide.
NAS 340. Language & Communication in Native American Communities (3). Native American languages in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Precontact languages; traditional modes of language use; efforts to preserve or revive languages.
NAS 345. Native Languages of North America (3). Survey principal languages of northwestern California (Hupa, Karuk, Tolowa, Yurok). No special background required; college-level work in non-English language helpful.
NAS 346. Study of a Native American Language (3). Grammatical study; conversational practice. Language varies with student demand and instructor availability.
NAS 352. Archaeology of Northwestern California (3). Cultural sequences in prehistoric northern California/southern Oregon. Adaptations; technological and stylistic change. Apply anthropological, linguistic, and archaeological method/theory.
NAS 355. Archaeological Field Methods (1-3). Survey, excavation methods. Usually requires concurrent enrollment in activity or lab.
NAS 358. Cultural Resource Management (3). Care and conservation of material cultural items and natural resources of cultural significance.
NAS 360. Tribal Justice System (3). Relationships between legal systems and postcolonial Indian realities.
NAS 361. Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Citizens (3). Comprehensive review of NA civics and dual role of tribal citizenship in the US. Topics: tribal governance, tribal justice systems, Indian-White relations, education, religious conflict, community development.
NAS 362. Tribal Governance & Leadership (3) F. Organization and structure. Political, economic, and social constraints.
NAS 364. Federal Indian Law I (4) F. Unique federal/tribal legal and historical relationship. Scope and authority of tribal governments as modified through contact with the federal government. Federal legislation and Supreme Court decisions regarding Indians and tribes.
NAS 365. Federal Indian Law II (4). Continues NAS 364. Tribal jurisdiction in Indian country. Tribal/state conflicts over jurisdiction. Special topics. Prereq: NAS 364 recommended.
NAS 366. Tribal Water Rights (3) S. Federal/state water laws and Indian treaties; water problems on Western reservations as classic examples.
NAS 374. Native American Health (3). Promoting health in Native American communities: relations among social milieu, patterns of behavior, health care delivery systems.
NAS 392. Native American Film (3). Describe/interpret forms, functions, and meanings of Indian life as depicted in film. Specific topic will vary.
NAS 393. Native American Arts Activity (1-3). Materials and techniques in selected art forms. Topic varies.
NAS 394. Experiential Learning (1-3). Workshops and projects focusing on traditional and contemporary NA activities. Rep.
NAS 401. International Indigenous Issues (3). Impact of European colonial expansion and economic globalization on indigenous peoples worldwide. Specific topic varies.
NAS 460. Tribal Rights: The Federal Role (3). Contemporary issues: sovereignty, economic development, resource management, water rights. Prereq: NAS 364.
NAS 480. Selected Topics in Native American Studies (1-4). Special topic, problem area, or field research. Rep for different topics.
NAS 481. Special Topics in Native American Law & Government (3). Specific topic/problem area will be announced. Rep for different topics.
NAS 482. Special Topics in Native American Language & Literature (3). Specific topic/problem area will be announced. Rep for different topics.
NAS 483. Special Topics in Native American Society & Culture (3). Specific topic/problem area will be announced. Rep for different topics.
NAS 484. Special Topics in Native American Natural Resources & Environment (3). Specific topic/problem area will be announced. Rep for different topics.
NAS 491. Mentoring (1-3). Advanced majors gain experience as teaching assistants working with a diverse body of students. Prereq: IC.
NAS 499. Directed Research (1-3). Selected problems. Student may take only one NAS 499 class per semester and four NAS 499 classes per academic career at HSU. Both provisions subject to petition. Advanced students only. Prereq: IA.
NAS 620. Comparative Values Between Europeans & Native Americans (3). Compare and critique select philosophical constructs manifested within European and Native American values and experiences.
NAS 630. Native Americans of Northern California (3). Analyze local indigenous tribes: history, ways of life, cultural attributes, and contemporary problems.
NAS 680. Graduate Seminar (1-3). Prereq: graduate standing. Rep.
NAS 683. Advanced Research Methods in Native American Studies (1-3). Techniques, methods, and approaches. Prereq: graduate standing. Rep.
NAS 690. Thesis (1-3). Prereq: advanced to candidacy. Rep.
NAS 691. Comprehensive Exam (1-3). For approved candidates for MA in social science wishing to pursue Native American studies. Prereq: departmental approval. Rep.
NAS 695. Field Research (1-3). Field investigation of current phenomena (issues and behavior). Prereq: graduate standing. Rep.
NAS 699. Independent Study (1-3). Selected problems. Prereq: IA. Rep.
activ = activity section
(C) = may be concurrent
CAN = California articulation number (for a more complete explanation, see section 3 under Transfer Requirements).
coreq = corequisite(s)
CR/NC = credit/no credit grading
DA = department approval
DCG = diversity & common ground elective course
disc = discussion section
d = domestic
F, S, Su = fall, spring, summer. To help in long-range academic planning, these letters signify that a course is regularly offered in a fall, spring, or summer term.
GE = general education elective course
IA = instructor approval
lect = lecture section
n = non-domestic
prereq = prerequisite(s)
rec = recommended preparation
rep = may be repeated