SRJC Course Outlines

12/8/2024 7:50:59 PMANTHRO 34 Course Outline as of Spring 2001

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 Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR.50 Contact DHR8.75
 Contact Total3.50 Contact Total61.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 166.25 

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: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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A comparison of diverse Native American cultures in California from the Pleistocene to the present time, including the Native cultural responses to the colonial influences of the Spanish, Russians, and other Euro-American people.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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A comparison of diverse Native American cultures in California from the Pleistocine to the present time, including the Native cultural responses to the colonial influences of the Spanish, Russians, and other Euro-American people.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
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.  Demonstrate basic knowledgeability about the prehistory and history
   of Native California cultural patterns.
2.  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 regions,
   and the southern deserts.
3.  Evaluate California native responses to the historic influences of
   the Spanish, Russians, and Euroamericans.
4.  Apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate their knowledge and
   comprehension of the cultural patterns in the context of
   contemporary challenges on reservations and communities in
   California.
5.  Identify appropriate terms, symbols, concepts, and beliefs found in
   California Native American cultures.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Archaeological data  and Native oral history as evidence for the
   origins of Califonria Native American populations.
2.  Language groups and world view in diverse California Native American
   cultures.
3.  Major theoretical issues relevant to understanding issues of
   ethnicity, race, and gender roles, and sexual orientation in
   California Native American cultures.
4.  The California Pomo, Yurok, Hupa, and Karok Native Americans cultures.
5.  The California Ohlone, Miwok, and Chumash cultures.
6.  The Cahuilla, Serrano, and Mohave cultures.
7.  Issues of culture change in the areas of religion, socio-economic
   class, in the context of culture contact with the Spanish Missions,
   Russian fur traders, and Euro-American ranchers.
8.  Principles of successful environmental management in various culture
   areas.
9.  Current issues, challenges, and trends in California Indian cultures.

Assignments:
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Independent study will be required of all students in the form of
reading, writing, and Museum visitations.  Approximately two hours of
independent work is required for each hour of class time. A series of
assignments in the Jesse Peter Museum will be added in order to
strengthen the writing component and enhance existing course content.
A mimimum of 8 hours per semester will be required.

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
40 - 50%
Written homework, Reading reports, Essay exams, Term papers
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
40 - 60%
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
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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  A.L. Kroeber
   1925(1976), HANDBOOK OF THE INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA.  Dover.
 Heizer and Elsasser
   1980, THE NATURAL WORLD OF THE CALIFORNIA INDIANS.  U.C. Press.
 Heizer, Robert. ed.
   1983, CALIFORNIA, Volume 8 in HANDBOOK OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS.
   Smithsonian Institution.

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