Native American Programs
Spring 2013 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 3603 (3 credits) MWF 10:00-10:50 am 355 Stevens 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 3175 (3 credits) TTH 3:30-4:45 pm 216 Boardman Hall
NAS 101: Introduction to Native American Studies (Blackboard Online Course)*
Instructor: Maureen Smith
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, Sec. 990: CRN 4019 (3 credits)
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. 981: CRN 1864 (3 credits) W 4:00-6:45 pm 207 Shibles Hall; Section 985: CRN 3900 (ITV and all other campus)
Frederick Hutchinson Center, (3 credits) W 4:00 to 6:45 pm
NAS 201/HTY220: Topics in Native American Studies: North American Indian History
Instructor: Maureen E. Smith
An introductory history of North American Indians, from before European contact to the present. Within a broad chronological framework,
the course will look at critical themes in American Indian history; American Indians prior to contact; cultural contact; treaty making, treaty
rights, sovereignty; impact of government policies on Native populations; and contemporary issues
NAS 201, Sec. 001: CRN 1865 (3 credits) TTH 9:30 to 10:45 am 200 Lord Hall
NAS 201: Topics in Native American Studies: Wabanaki Language
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. 002: CRN 3819 (3 credits) TH 5:00-7:30 pm 218 Little Hall
NAS 201/ANT 290.SFR 347: American Indians and Climate Change
Instructors: Darren Ranco and John Daigle
This course introduces students to the Indian cultures of the United States and U.S. territories in the South Pacific paying particular attention
to the issue of climate change and how it is impacting indigenous peoples in these regions. In addition, students will learn to appreciate the
difference between Indigenous Knowledge (or TEK, traditional ecological knowledge) and western scientific knowledge of the changing
climate in these regions in order to explore the strengths and weaknesses of each system of knowledge. This course examines climate effects
on natural resource conditions as it relates to Indian cultures as well as what roles Indian Nations and other indigenous groups are taking on
in the policy responses to climate change. Students will be introduced to the various legal and political strategies indigenous peoples are
using as they adapt to both climate change and the increased globalization that will result from climate change.
NAS 201 Sec. 981: CRN 7836 (3 credits), T 3:30-6:00 pm 207 Shibles Hall; Sec. 985 CRN 7837 Frederick Hutchinson Ctr. 3:30-6:00 pm
NAS 401: Advanced Topics in Native American Studies: Wabanaki Treaties & Petitions
Instructor: Micah Pawling
Provides an advanced level of study of selected topics regarding American Indians in great detail and specificity.
8109 (3 credits), TH 4:00-6:30 pm 310 Stevens Hall, cross listed w/HTY 398 Sec. 002: CRN 8162
NAS 401: Advanced Topics in Native American Studies: Who Owns Native Cultures?
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. 002: CRN 3092 (3 credits), TTH 12:30 –1:45 pm 104A South Stevens Hall
* Blackboard is a Web-based program used throughout the University of Maine System for providing course content, on-line discussion, tests and surveys, and
accessing on-line resources. To learn more about using Blackboard, visit: http://www.learn.maine.edu/crs/bb5_guide.php
For any questions, please contact: The Native American Programs office at 207-581-4450 or Email Bethany.Haverlock@umit.maine.edu