LCIE
Cross-Cultural Cluster
Summer 2003
Monday LC 101
Tuesday WP
Faculty Sponsor:
Lynda M. Means Ph.D.
314-428-1533
phone anytime
Course Titles:
6-10 PM
email. uncibear@peoplepc.com
IHS 100.00 History of the Human Community
ENG 350.00 Myth and Civilization
ANT 210.00 Native American Indians.
Course Descriptions:
History of the Human Community surveys Native
American History and Culture from before Columbus
through modern times. In the context of world history, it
focuses on the major evolution of these people and their
similarities and differences with those of the western world.
It brings the modern world into focus by looking at these
Native People and how they live in today's world.
Myth and Civilization will give the student the opportunity to
study traditional and contemporary literature in the areas of
oral tradition, through myth and legend, words of the great
Native American orators, and contemporary literature, art
and music. The creation myths and animal folklore are
among the major topics discussed.
Native American People will allow the student to
explore differences and similarities among Native
American tribes as well as religious, symbolic and
philosophical aspects of Native People and their
unique harmony with their environment.
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Objectives:
Give students a holistic awareness of North
American Indian life.
Expose students to as many aspects of Native American life
and culture as possible.
Allow student to research an aspect of Native North
America that should be meaningful to them.
Try to get the student to walk in the moccasins of American
Indians today and yesterday.
Assessment:
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Assessment is something we do to (a) improve our teaching and learning
and (b) meet the requirements of out accreditation agency, The Higher
Learning Commission.
Assessment is different from, and goes beyond, grading students.
Assessment measures how well Lindenwood is achieving its educational
objectives, not how well individual students are doing.
Our assessment procedures (a) identify exactly what competencies and
content areas we are teaching (b) measure how well we are teaching
these and (c) suggest how we might improve our approach to teaching to
increase students’ mastery of the material and relevant skills.
LCIE uses written and oral presentations, skills assessment inventories,
and well defined rating scales to assess performance on important
assessment dimensions in each cluster.
The results of these assessment procedures are included in an annual
report that the University produces, and they are used to improve teaching
and learning here.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in this positive initiative to improve
the quality of education at the University.
Text Requirements:
IHS 100.00 History of the Human Community
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People by Wilma Mankiller & Michael Wallis
The Soul of an Indian and Other Writings From
Ohiyesa edited by Kent Nerburn
Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sundance by Leonard Peltier
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ENG 350.00 Myth and Civilization
The Portable North American Reader edited. by Frederick Turner III
Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn
Fools Crow by James Welch
ANT 210.00 Native American Indians
Lame Deer Seeker of Visions by John (Fire) Lame Deer and Richard
Erdoes
Native American FAQs Handbook by George Russell
Native Roots: How the Indians Enriched America by J. Weatherford
As in all LCIE Clusters: You will get what you put into your classes!
Book Reports:
Two Book Reports are assigned from the required
text list, shown in bold print. You may not use a
required class reading text. The last book reports are
your choice from the list or approved by instructor.
They are oral book reports (not written) that you will
share with the class. Each written report should be a
minimum of two pages in length, double-spaced,12
pt font, 1 1/2 in. margins and neatly done. No cover
sheets. They are due every two weeks as noted on
the syllabus beginning with Meeting # 3. (Please
don't tell me the story again! How do you feel,
what do you think, about what you are reading?)
Creative Project:
The student is to create some "fetish", or amulet to
wear, carry or hang from your rear-view mirror,
clothing, food to share with the class, pottery, basket,
wall hanging, or personal accessory. This project
should be as meaningful and symbolic to the student
as possible and the student should be prepared to
share this "creation" with the class as well as the
reasons for the various choices at Mtg 8.
Journal:
You will keep a "Reflective Journal" weekly, including
your comments and feelings (not Class Notes)What do you think about it? on class assigned
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readings and handouts. They will be neatly typed or
computer generated to be graded/evaluated and
returned weekly- (a minimum of three pages) doublespaced.) I expect a comment on at least eight (8) of
the articles. The first pages are due at Meeting # 2
and the last pages are due at Meeting # 10. You are
responsible for nine journal entries of three pages
whether you miss a class or not. (Handouts
available on CD-to read CD, go to “My Computer”,
choose the CD drive)
Final Project:
This project is your written/oral presentation that
signifies the wrap-up of the cluster. Each student will
be assigned one of seven geographic locations in
North America. The student will then research and
write about any aspect of the people who live or have
lived in this area. This may be about a tribe, a person,
art, crafts, ceremonies, etc. It must be written in MLA
Style, 12 pt font, 1 1/4 in margins and consist of a
minimum of 10 double-spaced typewritten
pages.(This does not include front pages, works
cited, outline or pictures.) You will have a minimum
of five references in your Works Cited/Bibliography,
only one from the Internet. Your oral presentation will
be for 15 minutes with a five minute Q & A period if
necessary. You may not read your presentation. It
must be presented from an outline, notes or note
cards. You will be timed and your grade will reflect a
shortage or overage of more than 2 minutes. It is due
Meeting # 11 or 12. (A self-addressed stamped
envelope must be turned in if your presentation is on
week 12, if you want it returned. Please do not put it
in a folder or cover.
Buy an MLA Handbook if you don’t have one!!!
Cahokia Mounds:
In lieu of meeting for a scheduled thirteenth meeting,
every student will attend a field trip to Cahokia
Mounds. A typewritten double-spaced 4-5 page report
will be due by Meeting # 11 or before. It should
reflect new sights, learning experiences, feelings,
likes, dislikes etc. Not Cahokia history ! What did
you see? How did you feel about what you saw?
To reach Cahokia Mounds travel east on hwy 70 into
Illinois across Poplar St. Bridge to Cahokia Mounds
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exit 6 to Collinsville Rd or 270 to 255(exit 24 off 255).
(618-346-5160) in Collinsville, Illinois! Not open
every day!!! You must also ask for a Writing
Permit as you enter !
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory to reach course objectives.
Missing any one class will reduce the letter Grade by
one in all three courses: A to B, etc. LCIE dictates
that missing more than two class periods without
making up the class time, results in a failing grade or
an "incomplete" grade. You cannot receive an A if you
miss three or more classes. You may make up a
missed class by extra credit projects. (See Suggested
Books and Videos handout for Extra Credit. You may
borrow the scheduled videos from a missed class
period from me.)You must attend all classes or do
make-up work!!!
Discussion:
Be prepared in every class to share a sentence or
paragraph from the assigned reading or handout that
was significant or meaningful to you.
Skills Assessment:
On meeting #8 a skills assessment will be
administered to each student to evaluate what each
student has learned from the cluster. It will make up
10% of the final grade. It is an open book project.
Grading:
If a student completes all of his/ her assignments and
projects with the minimum prerequisites and on time,
and misses no class periods, the grade is an "A".
You may do extra work in the form of viewing the
missed videos, other videos or reading books and
making reports, for extra credit to make up a missed
class. Each class is four hours so four hours is
expected for make up work. Books take longer to read
and are worth more. (Please see page 13).
Any student caught plagiarizing another’s work
will receive an “F”.
All Work Must Be In By the Last Day of Class or Sooner!!!
All assignments are expected as due unless the class is missed.
Then it is due the following class period or the letter grade
is lessened by one.
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All projects may be submitted with more than the
minimum amount of pages per project and turned in earlier than
scheduled on the syllabus.
Assignments or class schedules in this syllabus may have to be
rescheduled due to unforeseen weather conditions,
illness and/or time or equipment availability.
If at any time during this cluster you feel that you would
like information on any aspect of the American Indian
that we are not covering through videos, required
reading, etc. please let me know. These include specific
chiefs or tribes, herbs and medicines, myths, children’s
books, cookbooks or whatever other interests you might
have.
Do Not Forget Your Colloquium Requirement
Your trip to Cahokia does not count!
"When you see a new trail, or a footprint you do
not know, follow it to the point of knowing."
Uncheedah, the grandmother of Ohiyesa
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Close windows you open and turn out lights if you leave the room last.
Please push in your chairs and dispose of or recycle your trash, please!
Class Schedule
Meeting # 1
7-2-03
Video: “Into the Circle”
Audio: “Signals From the Heart” Common Man
Singers
"Reservation of Education" Boyz from the
Rez
"Canyon Trilogy" R. Carlos Nakai
All music available through SOAR Sound of America
Records 1-800-890-SOAR unless noted.
Show & Tell: Drum, Rattle, Rain stick & Flute
Discussion: Be prepared to share a sentence or paragraph in the assigned
reading that was significant or meaningful to you
(Soul of an Indian)
Reading for next Meeting: Handouts on CD from 1st class(handouts Wk # 1)
and Native Roots chapters 1-9 (for journal entry)
Please read “My Story” on the CD and anything of
interest to you
Story:
"The First Flute" from Native American Animal Stories by Joseph
Bruchac
AIM Paper due today
*****First Book Report Due Meeting # 3 on Fools Crow.*****
**First Journal pages due next Meeting**
Meeting # 2
7-7-03, 7-8-03
Video: “Lakota Woman” movie
Audio: "Warrior Magician” Robert Mirabal
1-800-745-9283 Silverwave Records
Show & Tell: Jewelry
Discussion: Be prepared to share your insights.
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Reading for next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk #2) & finish Native Roots
(journal entry)
Story: "How the Spider Symbol Came to the People" NAAS
Meeting # 3
7-14-03, 7-15-03
Video: “People of the Northeast”
Audio: “Orenda” by Joanne Shenandoah 1-800745 -9283
Show & Tell: Arts/Crafts Books
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk #3) & FAQ’s Book (journal entry)
Story: “The Great Change” by White Deer of Autumn
*****Book Report Due today on Fools Crow***
Meeting # 4
7-21-03, 7-22-03
Video: “People of the Southeast"
“Cherokee Basket maker”
Audio: “Mahk Jchi” by Ulali-Got this one at Cahokia
Mounds after one of their concerts
Show & Tell: Baskets, Quills, Stick-ball bat
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for Next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk # 4) & Portable ReaderEveryone read Introduction plus Editor’s Notes for
each section, plus assigned reading (journal entry)
"Why Possum Has a Naked Tail" NAAS
Book Report Due Meeting # 5 on Mankiller
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Meeting # 5
7-28-03, 7-29-03
Video: “The Ancestors” 500 Nations
“The Pipemakers”
Audio: “Silent Warrior” by XIT ( SOAR)
Show & Tell: Native American Magazines & Newspaper-Pipestone, Pipe
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for Next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk #5) & Lame Deer, thru chapter 8
(journal entry)
Story: "The Jumping Mouse Story" retold by John Steptoe
*****Book Report due on Mankiller*****
Don't forget to see your Faculty Advisor !!!
Meeting # 6
8-4-03, 8-5-03
Video: "The Natives of the Southwest" The Native
Americans
Audio: "A Navaho Singer Sings for You" by Davis
Mitchell
Show & Tell: Kachinas, Weaving, & Pottery
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for Next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk # 6) & Lame Deer finish book
(journal entry)
Story:
"How the Butterflies Came to Be" NAAS
***** Book Report Due Meeting # 7 Oral Book Report
from Suggested List-your choice*****
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Everyone is invited to an Open House on
Thursday, Aug 21 or Sunday, Aug 24
At 7:00 PM-Both Nights
Meeting # 7
8-11-03, 8-12-03
Video: "People of the Great Plains I"
"People of the Great Plains II"
The Native Americans
Audio: “Dream Catcher” Kevin Locke
Show & Tell: Buffalo Pillow, Fan, Sacred Herbs, Pipestone & Pipe
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for next class: Handouts (handouts Wk # 7) & Neither Wolf Nor Dog (your
journal entry)
Story: "The Buffalo Jump” by Peter Roop
***** Book Report Due today Oral-Your Choice*****
Bring your creative project to class next week.
Be prepared to share your project with the class.
Be prepared for your Skills Assessment next weekHave your books available for this!
It is OPEN BOOK !!!
Don't Forget Your trip to Cahokia Mounds ! ! ! !
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Meeting #8
8-18-03, 8-19-03
Video: “People of the Northwest”
Audio: “White Wind” by Wind Dancer
Show & Tell: Your Creative Projects-NW Carvings
Discussion: Share your insights
Read for Next Meeting: Handouts (handouts Wk # 8) & Prison Writings (your
journal)
Story: “The Gift of the Whale" NAAS
***** Book Report Due Next Class-- Your Choice-Oral Only*****
Skills Assessment administered this class period !
(It will make up 10% of your grade –see page 13 of syllabus)
Meeting # 9
8-25-03, 8-26-03
Video: "The Peyote Road: Ancient Religion
in Contemporary Crisis"
Audio: “Walk in Beauty” by Primeaux & Mike
Show & Tell: Show & Tell: “Peyote Rattle (Gourd) & Arrow Points
Discussion: Share your insights.
Read for next meeting: Handouts (handouts only Wk # 9) (journal entry)
Story: “The Story of Revenge”
*****Last Book Report Due Today-Shared Orally *****
*****Last Pages of Journal Due Next Week*****
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Meeting #10
9-2-03 Both classes meet Tuesday due to Labor Day Holiday
Video: “Native American Rights: Plundered or
Preserved”
Audio: "The Native Americans" Soundtrack
Guest Speaker
Discussion: Share your insights.
Story: Old Turtle by Douglas Wood
***Last Journal Pages Due Today***
Meeting # 11
9-8-03, 9-9-03
Video: “ Smoke Signals” Movie
Audio: “Prayer For Peace” 1-800-745-9283
*****Final Presentations as Scheduled*****
*****Cahokia Mounds Paper Due Today****
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Story: "An Indian Tale: Be Good to Your Mother" by Lynda
Meeting # 12
9-15-03, 9-16-03
Music Video: “Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums,
and Song”
Audio: "Wind Dancer" by Whitewind
*****Final Presentations as Scheduled*****
All Work Must Be in Today !!!
If you want your work returned, please bring a self-addressed
stamped envelope today!
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Grading System
A=Excellent
B=Good
C=Adequate
D=Unsatisfactory
F=Failing
Student’s work is superior, outstanding, high
quality, and exemplary to the goals/syllabus
in this course. 90-100%
Student’s work is above average, proficient,
fine, and competent within the goals of this
course. 80-89%
Student’s work is average, fair, acceptable,
ordinary, sufficient and satisfactory to the
goals of this course. 70-79%
Student’s work is inadequate, poor, inferior,
and insufficient to the goals of this course.
60-69%
Student has not passed this course.
Breakdown per Class
History
Class Discussion
Journal
One Book Report
AIM Paper
Final Pres.
Skills Assessment
20%
10%
20%
20%
20%
10%
English
Class Discussion
Journal
Two Book Reports
Final Pres.
Skills Assessment
20%
10%
30%
30%
10%
Anthropology
Class Discussion
Journal
One Book Report
Creative Project
Cahokia Trip
Final Pres
Skills Assessment
10%
10%
20%
10%
20%
20%
10%
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