Native American Studies Courses (NASP)
Native American Studies Courses (NASP)
NASP 1010 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES (3)
This course examines major issues facing Native Americans today. Focus will be on the analysis of issues in light of tribal efforts toward self-determination. (Previously known as NAS 101)
NASP 1020 CULTURES & PEOPLES OF NATIVE AMERICA (3)
This is a survey of the archeology, languages, religions, technologies, achievements and cultural developments of native North American people from their earliest history in the Americas to the present. This course closely examines social and cultural change issues. (Previously known as NAS 103)
NASP 1030 NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1890 (3)
This is a study of events, personalities and trends in Native American history to 1890. The interaction between native peoples and European colonists and immigrants is closely examined. (Previously known as NAS 200)
NASP 1040 NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1890 (3)
This course is a comprehensive study of Native Americans since 1890. Trends in U.S. policy and Native movements to regain new forms of sovereignty are examined. (Previously known as NAS 201)
NASP 1050 NATIVE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY (3)
Course examines the traditional understanding of various Native American peoples. Includes comparisons of traditional tribal cultural understandings regarding origin and nature of the world, values and ways of life. (Previously known as NAS 250)
NASP 1060 ISSUES IN NATIVE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
An introduction to the understanding of Native American psychology. Issues of cultural identity, gender roles and expectations, the impact of Euro-American colonialism, the impact of the boarding school system, family violence, and changes in parenting styles and values and chemical dependency will be examined. A collection of relevant readings that apply to these issues will serve as the texts for this focused study. (Previously known as NAS 280)
NASP 1070 NATIVE AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESEARCH (3)
This course provides the backgrounds, rationales, and importance of Native American genealogies; as a “hands-on” research-based course utilizing historical records providing valuable source materials such as tribal census rolls, enrollments, allotment records, treaty provisions, and necessary federal legislation through internet research; including all other resources such as birth, death, marriage, and baptism records located in various counties, states, and tribes, etc. Archival research includes internet sources, as well as archival research methodologies in the care, recording, locating, retrieving of family genealogies. In addition, field trips are included as part of research methodology resulting in development of personal family genealogies using students’ skills and knowledge. (Previously known as NAS 205)
NASP 1080 NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION (3)
An overview of traditional education practices as well as early missionary and Federal schooling efforts. Major legislation and contemporary trends will be addressed. (Previously known as NAS 212)
NASP 1090 NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS (3)
This course provides an examination and comparative study of Native American art forms including historic, traditional and contemporary forms. (Previously known as NAS 104)
NASP 1100 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC (3)
This course is a study of contemporary and traditional tribal specific music. Emphasis will be placed on particular types of songs and their significance in tribal history. (Previously known as NAS 130)
NASP 1130 NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY (3)
This is a study of the mythology of Native Americans: origins, symbolism and tribal variations. The oral tradition in creation, trickster, and hero stories of indigenous people is emphasized. (Previously known as NAS 155)
NASP 1140 NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY (3)
A comparative examination of world views of Native Americans and Western Euro-Americans clashing with the spirituality as expressed by American Indians as a “way of life” as opposed to “religions”. The course examines the traditional belief systems of spiritual expression through the practices and acceptance of dreams, visions, and ceremonies in order to live a life of balance and harmony. Synchronicity and adaptation to western religions as distinctive Native American forms of Christianity are studied in this course. (Previously known as NAS 205)
NASP 1410 OMAHA LANGUAGE I (4)
This is a beginning course, which will introduce students to the basic structure, grammar and phonetics of the Omaha language. Also discussion of Omaha cultural tradition. (Previously known as NAS 110)
NASP 1420 OMAHA LANGUAGE II (4)
This is a continuation of the Omaha I, with more intense development of vocabulary and grammar. Continues discussion of Omaha cultural traditions. (Previously known as NAS 111) *Prerequisite: NASP 1410 or permission of instructor
NASP 1510 DAKOTA LANGUAGE I (4)
This is a beginning course, which will introduce students to the basic structure, grammar and phonetics of the Dakota language. Also discussion of Dakota cultural tradition (Previously known as NAS 120)
NASP 1520 DAKOTA LANGUAGE II (4)
This is a continuation of Dakota I, with more intense development of vocabulary and grammar. Continues discussion of Dakota cultural traditions. (Previously known as NAS 121) *Prerequisite: NASP 1510 or permission of instructor
NASP 2010 INTRODUCTION TO TRIBAL NATION BUILDING (3)
The course is a survey of the Tribal Nation-rebuilding efforts of Native nations today. Students will compare and then contrast the two approaches to economic and community development that Tribal nations generally use. Students learn the five critical success factors of Tribal Nation Building and begin to explore why each of these factors are so important to strengthening Tribal sovereignty, through sustainable economic and community development. *Pre-/Co-requisite: NASP 1010 Introduction to Native American Studies or by Instructor’s Permission
NASP 2110 NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
The study of literary forms utilized by Native American authors. Emphasis will be placed upon the writers' points of view, the structure of their literary techniques, and the contribution of Native American writers to American Literature. (Previously known as NAS 245)
NASP 2120 ORAL HISTORY IN TRIBAL TRADITION (3)
Students will collect various kinds of material (video, audio, written) from local people then organize and formulate the collected material into a cohesive whole for use by oral historians, researchers and future classes. This course prepares students to do fieldwork on their own. (Previously known as NAS 206)
NASP 2200 SANTEE DAKOTA TRIBAL HISTORY (3)
This is a study of tribal history up to and including the present based on materials from government archives, agency and tribal records as well as from more traditional community sources. (Previously known as NAS 202)
NASP 2210 OMAHA TRIBAL HISTORY (3)
This course is a study of the history and background of the Umonhon People beginning with the proto-history of origin stories including retracing the footprint of earlier movements; the history of early contact with European fur traders and explorers, encountering treaties, removal, and the reservation system. The course examines the present impact of continued loss of land, cultural and language erosion, in addition to challenging particular treaty stipulations, federal legislation such as P.L. 280, and case law such as Blackbird Bend and Nebraska v. Parker decisions. (Previously known as NAS 206)
NASP 2220 PONCA TRIBAL HISTORY (3)
This course examines Ponca history including the forced move to Indian Territory and the perilous return to their homelands in Nebraska. (Previously known as NAS 203)
NASP 2230 DAKOTA CULTURE AND TRADITION (3)
This course serves as an examination of the traditional culture of the Santee Dakota people in the context of the larger Oyate (Nation) of the Seven Council Fires. (Previously known as NAS 222)
NASP 2240 OMAHA CULTURE AND TRADITION (3)
This course serves as an examination of the traditional culture of the Omaha people in the context of the historic and contemporary life of the Omaha Nation. (Previously known as NAS 244)
NASP 2300 TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (3)
This course will review the history of traditional forms of Native American self-government as well as the development of contemporary forms including a close look at the Indian Reorganization Act and tribal constitutions. (Previously known as NAS 213)
NASP 2340 GRANT WRITING IN TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
This course introduces the student to the process of gathering information and writing that is essential for successful grant proposal writing. Students will become acquainted with the expectations that many grant sources communicate through “requests for proposals” (RFPs). (Previously known as NAS 210)
NASP 2350 GRANT WRITING IN TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT II (3)
Grant Writing for Tribal Development II gives students the opportunity to write “real” grants using skills and knowledge gained from NAS 210. Students should be computer literate and able to navigate successfully on-line. Students will be required to locate, download, print and be prepared to “submit” completed grant in class. (Previously known as NAS 211) *Prerequisite: NASP 2350 Grant Writing in Tribal Development I. Recommended: INFO 1010 Intro to Computers
NASP 2430 OMAHA LANGUAGE III (3)
This course will continue to focus on the development of conversational skills in the Omaha language. Students will continue to develop and strengthen pronunciation skills and an understanding of the structure of the language while increasing vocabulary. Students will develop and strengthen reading and writing skills in Omaha. Translation of text and documents as well as public speaking skills will be introduced to students. (Previously known as NAS 253) *Prerequisite: NASP 1420 or equivalent experience
NASP 2440 OMAHA LANGUAGE IV (3)
Use of advanced grammatical patterns and conversational skills in the Omaha language are emphasized with a focus on conversational fluency. Increasingly complex vocabulary items and contextual use of language are examined. (Previously known as NAS 254) *Prerequisite: NASP 2430 or equivalent experience
NASP 2530 DAKOTA LANGUAGE III (3)
This course will continue to focus on the development of conversational skills in the Dakota language. Students will continue to develop and strengthen pronunciation skills and an understanding of the structure of the language while increasing Dakota vocabulary. Students will develop and strengthen reading and writing skills in Dakota. Translation of text and documents as well as public speaking skills will be introduced to students. (Previously known as NAS 251) *Prerequisite: NASP 1520 or equivalent experience
NASP 2540 DAKOTA LANGUAGE IV (3)
Use of advanced grammatical patterns and conversational skills in the Dakota language are emphasized with a focus on conversational fluency. Increasingly complex vocabulary items and contextual use of language are examined. (Previously known as NAS 252) *Prerequisite: NASP 2530 or equivalent experience
NASP 2810 CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ISSUES (3)
The course introduces the student to the contemporary issues’ Native nations and their tribal citizens face each day. The student will learn about contemporary issues of tribal governance, health, economic development, language and culture, history and our-story, environment, socio-political, and education. The students will examine various causation of socio-political, legal, health, environmental, technological, loss of language, culture, and economic problems. Lastly, the student will learn about solutions to these issues while exploring their own ideas to address these problems. *Pre-/Co-Requisite: NASP 1010 Introduction to Native American Studies or Instructor’s Permission
NASP 2900 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
(Previously known as NAS 290)
NASP 2990 INTERNSHIP (1-4)
(Previously known as NAS 299)
NASP 3200 SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT (3)
The course introduces the student to the Public Law 93-638, Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act, as amended (Act). The student will learn about the historical shift in federal law and policy toward the current era of self-determination policy for Native nations. Students will learn the Act authorizes Native nations to take direct control of federal services offered by the Department of the Interior and Department of Health and Human Services for the benefit of Native nation treaty citizens. Students will learn how Native nations use the Act to strengthen their governments, protect their sovereignty, and provide direct and effective services to their citizens. Lastly, how the Act allows for Native nations to shape these federal programs by using government-to-government agreements that are more responsive to the needs of Native nations. *Pre-/Co-Requisite: NASP 1010 Introduction to Native American Studies, NASP 3310 Federal Indian Law and Policy, and NASP 2010 Introduction to Tribal Nation Building, BSAD 2700 Business Law I or ENTR 2060 Entrepreneurship Legal Issues, or Instructor’s Permission
NASP 3310 FEDERAL INDIAN LAW AND POLICY (3)
The course is an overview and history of the legal principles, doctrines, and underpinnings that are used as the legal foundation which define the government-to-government relationship between the United States of America and Native nations. Students are introduced to the seminal Federal Indian Law cases, legal precedents, and federal legislation that the United States uses as a basis for federal policy when dealing with “Indian Country.” Students will examine Federal Indian Law principles used to limit and infringe upon Native nations inherent sovereignty and rights. Moreover, the course examines key topics such as, treaty rights, Native nation civil and criminal regulatory powers and jurisdiction, role of Native nation courts and government, role of the U.S. Supreme Court and congress, the trust doctrine, plenary power, and the power of Native nation lawmaking. *Pre-/Co-Requisite: NASP 1010 Introduction to Native American Studies, NASP 2010 Introduction to Tribal Nation Building, and NASP 2300 Tribal Government and Politics, or Instructor’s Permission.
NASP 4310 TRIBAL CONSTITUTIONS AND LAW (3)
Examines historic and contemporary Tribal Nation constitutionalism and codes used to exercise practical forms of sovereignty, including the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act (IRA). Other forms of governance will be compared against the IRA, such as the Alaska Native Corporation, and the non-IRA constitutional governments used by various Tribal Nations today. The challenges and solutions associated with constitutions, non-constitutions, and corporate charters will be researched and examined. Lastly, the power and use of Tribal Laws used to strengthen the exercise of Tribal sovereignty will be emphasized.
NASP 4320 TRIBAL CORPORATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAXATION (3)
The student will learn about contemporary tribal economic development, the political, legal, economic, structural, and cultural issues faced by Native nations when developing their economies. Students will learn how these strategic Native nation initiatives can conflict with federal case law, state jurisdiction, and federal policies towards Native nation economic development. Students will examine innovative Native nation-based solutions that emphasize the strategic use of the Native nation’s civil regulatory powers. Lastly, the course analyzes the various types of business structures and their respective legal and economic advantages that foster successful Native nation building and economic development efforts strengthening tribal sovereignty. *Pre-/Co-Requisite: NASP 1010 Introduction to Native American Studies, NASP 3310 Federal Indian Law and Policy, and NASP 2010 Introduction to Tribal Nation Building, BSAD 1050 Introduction to Business or ENTR 1050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, BSAD 2700 Business Law I or ENTR 2060 Entrepreneurship Legal Issues, or Instructor’s Permission
NASP 4330 TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (3)
This course has two major components – Tribal Leadership and Tribal Management and it explains at the ways in which managerial styles affect and enhance the development of both the organization and the workers supervised from the perspective of tribal organizations. Issues related to power, motivation, leadership styles, strategic directions unique to tribal organizations are also studied. Contemporary theories, principles and practices of management and supervision relevant to tribal organizations will be presented. *Recommended: Successful completion of core business courses
(Previously known as NAS 220/NASP 2330)
NASP 4900 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
NASP 4990 INTERNSHIP (3)
This course is designed for senior-level Business Administration and Tribal Nation Building majors. A supervised internship that provides an opportunity for students to develop and apply knowledge. Students will gain experience related to the fields of Business Administration and Tribal Nation Building by selecting a Tribal Nation organization, or an organization that serves a Tribal Nation community. The host organization for the student must be approved in advance in consultation with the internship program Division Head or assigned course instructor. The internship can be a paid or non-paid internship.