11/21/2024 7:27:08 AM	ANTHRO 34 Course Outline as of Fall 2017	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ANTHRO 34	Title:  NATIVE CULTURES OF CALIF
Full Title:  Native Cultures of California
Last Reviewed:4/25/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total 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: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

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 Euro-American people.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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 Euro-American 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:
	D	Social Science		Spring 2001
	D1	Anthropology and Archeology
	D3	Ethnic Studies
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 2010
	4A	Anthropology and Archeology
	4C	Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.   Demonstrate basic knowledge about the prehistory and history of Native California cultural

      patterns.

2.   Use anthropological terms to identify appropriate terms, symbols, concepts, and beliefs found

     in California Native American cultures.

3.   Evaluate California Native responses to the historic influences of the Spanish, Russians, and

     other Euro-Americans.

Objectives:

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

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, such as:

       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-American 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:

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 1500 - 2000 words in the form of artifact analyses, reaction papers, term papers, book reviews, or museum responses.

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 5 - 20%
Analyses, Reaction Papers, Term papers, Book reviews, or Museum Responses
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 65 - 70%
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 10 - 25%
Projects, Presentations

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

California Indians and Their Environment: An Introduction.   Lightfoot, Kent G.  and Parrish, Otis.   University of California: 2009 (Classic)

 

Handbook of the Indians of California.  Kroeber, A. L.  Dover: 1925/1976 (Classic)

 

Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources.   Anderson, M. Kat.  University of California: 2005 (Classic)

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