347 The American Indian Image: Stereotype Vs. Reality (0-1)
This class will take a historical, sociological, and cultural approach to
review how society at large views American Indians. The course will trace the
origin and continued use of American Indian stereotyped views, and assess the
sociological and psychological complications that result when judging Indians
solely on stereotyped imagery. The course will review the histrical content of
American Indian life as portrayed in early plays, films, and newspaper accounts
and compare these stereotyped images with the reality of American Indian life
by providing a depiction of a series of historical events that will offer a
more balanced and accurate consideration for American Indian life past and
present. Also cross listed as Anthropology 324.