activist

NASX 551

Summer Semester: Online

3 Credits, Graduate Level

 

 

Course Description

This course explores Native North American Indigistory, culture, and agency from time immemorial to the present. This vast topic is rendered manageable by focusing on the historical moments and individuals catalyzing change and creating sparks in this panorama of culture. Framed from an Indigenous perspective, the aesthetic, cultural, and symbolic meanings of traditional and contemporary Native American art, artists and activists illuminate the agency of Native culture in North America. Although the harsh realities of Settler Colonialism are examined, the emphasis is not on colonization but on the unquenchable creativity and thrivance of Indigenous North American peoples. Illustrative examples are derived from a wide array of sources, from ancient art to graphic novels, graffiti, cuisine, couture and contemporary artists.

Reading for this course may include, but are not limited to:

*Resource and materials list subject to change. Check with the instructor before purchasing books!*

  • Wilson, Shawn, Andrea V. Breen, and Lindsay DuPre. (2019). Research and Reconciliation: Unsettling Ways of Knowing through Indigenous Relationships. Canadian Scholars Pr.

Tuition and Fees

If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Tuition and Fee table below:

For more information, view MSU Fee Schedules. 

How to Register

You must be accepted as a student to Montana State University to take this course. Learn how to apply.

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For course information: Please contact Erika Ross at [email protected].