Social Science

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the diversity and cultural contexts of American Indian Languages. Explores historic migrations, ways of word-borrowing, humor, and musical texts. Also covers gender issues, ecological concerns, spirituality, and political views of speakers, combined with rudiments of linguistics, phonetics, writing systems, and eff orts to revitalize indigenous languages.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the major ethnic groups currently residing in the northwest United States, focusing on Native Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, African-Americans, and Asian-Americans.

Offered as needed.