Native American Programs
Spring 2016 Courses
NAS 101: Introduction to Native American Studies
Instructor: Lisa Neuman
This course will survey American Indian social, philosophical, spiritual, and cultural aspects in historical and contemporary society. It
examines the issues and experiences of Native people from a variety of perspectives. Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts &
Institutions and Cultural Diversity & International Perspectives requirements. Prerequisites: None
NAS 101 Section 001: CRN 67196 (3 credits) MWF 10:00-10:50 am, 100 Lord Hall
NAS 101: Introduction to Native American Studies
Instructor: Gkisedtanamoogk
This course will survey American Indian social, philosophical, spiritual, and cultural aspects in historical and contemporary society. It
examines the issues and experiences of Native people from a variety of perspectives. Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts &
Institutions and Cultural Diversity & International Perspectives requirements. Prerequisites: None
NAS 101 Section 002: CRN 67197 (3 credits) TTH 3:30-4:45 pm, 130 Barrows Hall
NAS 102: Introduction to Wabanaki Culture/History/Issues
Instructor: John Mitchell
This course provides an overview of the tribes that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy: the Penobscot, the Passamaquoddy, the Maliseet
and the Micmac. It will provide a survey of the individual tribes’ historic, cultures, philosophic, and creation stories, as well as a brief
overview of Canadian, U.S., and Maine Indian history. This course will discuss and explore current issues and concerns as well as critical
concepts such as sovereignty, treaty rights, and tribal government.
NAS 102 Sec. 860: CRN 67257 (3 credits) W 4:00-6:45 pm, 219 Little Hall
NAS 201: Topics in Native American Studies: Wabanaki Language II
Instructor: Roger L. Paul
While there are distinct Indigenous languages of the Native nations that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy, these languages are similar.
This course will offer an opportunity for students to begin to build their Wabanaki vocabulary and develop skills in pronunciation and oral
communication, as well as discussing the history of Wabanaki words. Taught by a Wabanaki speaker.
NAS 201 Sec. 001: CRN 67258 (3 credits) TH 5:00-7:30 pm, 219 Little Hall
NAS 201: Topics in Native American Studies: American Indians in Film
Instructor: Maureen Smith
Film has become an important medium for literature in the Twentieth Century. This course surveys images of American Indians and
Alaska Native in Film. Critical analysis of social roles of Indian characters will be included as well as literary critique of plot, character
development, setting and imagery. Techniques of the film director will also be considered in shaping the impact of each film.
NAS 201 Sec. 002: CRN 67259 (3 credits) MWF 12:00–12:50 pm, 100 Lord Hall
NAS 401: Advanced Topics in Native American Studies: “Indigenous Peoples the Environment & Globalization”
Instructor: Micah Pawling
We will explore the complex intersection between the environment, human rights, and indigenous peoples’ culture within the context of
globalization. Specifically, the class will investigate how globalization influences indigenous histories and changes tribal homelands.
NAS 401 Sec. 001: CRN 67342 (3 credits) TH 4:00-6:30 pm, 237 N. Stevens Hall, cross listed w/HTY 398 Sec. 001: CRN 67643
NAS 401: Advanced Topics in Native American Studies: Who Owns Native Culture
Instructor: Darren Ranco
The answer to the simple question of who owns Native American/American Indian/indigenous cultures and cultural productions is
surprisingly complex and engages the history of anthropology and the nature of anthropological knowledge itself. This course will
examine the evolving relationships between anthropologists, historians, and other researchers with indigenous peoples (in particular
American Indians) and what kinds of ethical and legal relationships have evolved over time to address this question
NAS 401 Sec.984: CRN 69438 (3 credits) T TH 12:30-1:45 pm, 104A S Stevens Hall, cross listed w/ANT430 CRN 68616
Directed Study in Native American Studies
NAS 298: Sec.001-IND: CRN 67555
~ NAS 498: Sec.001-IND: CRN 67556
For any questions, please contact: The Native American Programs office at 207-581-4450 or Email Bethany.Haverlock@umit.maine.edu