Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

NAS249 Intro Alaska Native Studies

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Provides interdisciplinary, historical, and contemporary perspectives on the social, political, legal, economic, environmental, and cultural issues of Indigenous Peoples of what is now the state of "Alaska." Examines Alaska Native Nations from antiquity to the present and future. Explores Alaska Native languages and worldviews. Analyzes effects of invasion and colonization with an emphasis on survival, political self-determination, and tribal sovereignty. Examines U.S. Federal Indian Law and policy, Alaska Native citizenship and enrollment, methods of tribal governance, and Alaska Native arts and cultural expressions. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

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• In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
• Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
• Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
• In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
• In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
• Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.