2024 Fall
NATAMST 179 001 - LEC 001
Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Change in the North American West
John J Dougherty
Class #:24284
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Ethnic Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 22
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 22
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
9 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
TUE, DECEMBER 17TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Dwinelle 209
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Course Catalog Description
This course explores the dynamic relationships between indigenous communities and the continuously changing environmental landscapes of the North American West from before European contact to the present, and how these communities have continually adapted traditional cultural practices to meet ever-changing environmental realities. With this broader context, this course examines how specific indigenous communities have navigated their relationship with the natural world amidst the challenges of colonialism, globalization, environmental ruin, and climate change in the North American West. Additionally, this course highlights the active role of Native peoples in regional and environmental histories of the region.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None