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FEMGEN 120

Is Pocahontas a Myth? Native American Women in History (NATIVEAM 120)

UNITS:5
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

This course will look at notable Native American Women in Native American history starting with Native American oral tradition narratives about important women in specific tribal narratives including origin narratives used in Native American tribal history. Native American history is not required in any national curriculum and as a result, Native American people(s) encounter many stereotypes and false beliefs about indigenous peoples of the United States. This course will focus on the role of women in Native American history including historic narratives in oral tradition as maintained in specific Native American histories (as told from a Native American perspective).

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FEMGEN 120: Is Pocahontas a Myth? Native American Women in History (NATIVEAM 120)

5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

This course will look at notable Native American Women in Native American history starting with Native American oral tradition narratives about important women in specific tribal narratives including origin narratives used in Native American tribal history. Native American history is not required in any national curriculum and as a result, Native American people(s) encounter many stereotypes and false beliefs about indigenous peoples of the United States. This course will focus on the role of women in Native American history including historic narratives in oral tradition as maintained in specific Native American histories (as told from a Native American perspective).

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