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3/28/2024 4:01:35 PMANTHRO 34 Course Outline as of Fall 2010

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ANTHRO 34Title:  NATIVE CULTURES OF CALIF  
Full Title:  Native Cultures of California
Last Reviewed:4/25/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
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Catalog Description:
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An ethnographic survey of diverse Native American cultures in California from the 16th century to the present time, including the Native cultural responses to the colonial influences of the Spanish, Russians, and other Euroamerican people.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An ethnographic survey of diverse Native American cultures in California from the 16th century to the present time, including the Native cultural responses to the colonial influences of the Spanish, Russians, and other Euroamerican people.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Fall 1981
Inactive: 
 Area:G
American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 DSocial ScienceSpring 2001
 D1Anthropology and Archeology  
 D3Ethnic Studies  
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 4Social and Behavioral ScienceFall 2010
 4AAnthropology and Archeology  
 4CEthnic Studies  
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students completing this course will be able to:
1.  Define the culture area concept in anthropology.
2.  Apply, analyze, and synthesize knowledge of cultural patterns in the context of contemporary challenges on reservations and communities in California.
3.  Analyze cultural differences and similarities among the various culture zones including the northwestern riverine zones, the North Coast Ranges, the Central Valley, the Santa Barbara Channel region, and the southern deserts.

Topics and Scope
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I.  Archaeological data and Native oral history as evidence for the origins of California Native American populations
II.  Ethnographic Research
   A. Salvage ethnography
   B. Cross-cultural comparison
   C. Participant observation
   D. Historical anthropology
III.  Language groups and linguistic diversity in California Native American cultures
IV.  Religious systems and world view in diverse California Native American cultures.
      A.      'Antap
      B.      Chinigchinich
      C.      World Renewal
      D.      Kuksu
      E.      California Ghost Dance
V.  Major theories relevant to understanding issues of ethnographic methodology in California Native American cultures
     A. ethnicity
     B. race
     C. gender roles
VI. Specific focus and case studies on one or more of the following California Native American cultures
      A.      Yurok
      B.       Hupa
      C.       Karuk
      D.       Ohlone
      E.       Miwok
      F.       Chumash
      G.       Cahuilla
      H.       Serrano
      I.       Mohave
VII.  Issues of culture change in the areas of religion, socio-economic class, and labor in the context of culture contact
      A.      The Spanish Missions
      B.      Russian fur traders
      C.      The Gold Rush and Euro-Ameican ranchers
VIII.  Principles of successful environmental management in various culture areas
IX. Current issues, challenges, and trends in California Indian cultures
      A.      Federal recognition
      B.      California Indian gaming

Assignments:
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1.  Read at least 20 pages/wk in texts or supplementary readings.
2.  Two to ten learning assessments, which may include quizzes, short essays, or group projects.
3.  Write a minimum of 2 assignments in the form of analyses, reaction papers, term papers, or book reviews.
4.  Two to four exams including a final.
5.  Independent study required of all students in the form of museum assignments completed in the Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum or similar district venues.  A minimum of 2 hours of museum study is required over the course of the semester.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
30 - 40%
Analyses, Reaction Papers, Term papers, or Book reviews.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
55 - 65%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Geography/Identification
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
Museum Assignment


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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California Indians and Their Environment: An Introduction.   Lightfoot, Kent G.  and Parrish, Otis.   University of California: 2009
 
Handbook of the Indians of California.  Kroeber, A. L.  Dover: 1925/1976 (classic text)
 
Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources.   Anderson, M. Kat.  University of California: 2005

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