ANTH 245 - Native Americans: Culture and Conquest

3 Credit(s)

This course surveys the fascinating culture and history of Native Americans. Students will come away with the knowledge and skills to address complex questions, such as: Who were the first Americans? When did they arrive and from where did they come? How did some Native American tribes, like the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, manage to construct large, complex civilizations, while others continued to live in small, mobile groups? How did contact with European colonists impact their traditional way of life? What are the challenges confronting contemporary Native Americans and what does their future hold?
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite.