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This course is a survey of the contribution of Native American writers to American literature. Students will study Native writers within historic contexts and tribal worldviews. (3-0)
This course is about the many forms of Diné poetry. It will examine qualities in spoken and written Diné poetics - the relationship between poet and listener/reader, the rhetorical devices practiced, and the integration of oral poetry as an art that coexists with song and dance, as well as other practiced art forms. Students will also create a small portfolio of their own poetics. (3-0)
This course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills through close analysis and research of Indigenous visual art in the 20th and 21st centuries, with particular emphasis on the way aesthetic works intervene in social discourse. Pairing essays in Native American and Indigenous Studies with visual culture, this course questions if art can be read as activism, politics, and philosophy. (3-0)
This course provides an overview of the current status of Native Nations, focusing on the contemporary experience through such issues as representations and identity, tribal governance and sovereignty, community wellness and health, and social and economic challenges. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed any of the following course(s): COMP 250 - Academic Inquiry and Writing, COMP 252 - Professional & Tech. Writing, COMP 253 - Action Research, COMP 254 - Writing in the Disciplines, ENGL 268 - Sophomore Seminar, SOC 210 - Ethnography and Writing
Focusing on the intersectionality of Indigenous women's lives, this course examines the social, cultural, and political status of Indigenous women. This course also examines the critical contributions of Indigenous feminism to the dominant discourse on feminism. (3-0)
Given the influence film can have on mediating the ways that we relate to ourselves, our community, and larger society, the few films that depict Indigenous peoples have had an outsized influence on the culture of the Americas. This class seeks to analyze and critique the ways Indigenous voices have been incorporated into mainstream and arthouse cinema across the Americas. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits
This course broadly examines issues related to tribal museums or archives and includes an experiential or hands-on learning component. See the course notes for a detailed course description. (3-0)
This course explores the historical context and modern topics in Indigenous/Native American Psychology. Emphasis is on using the Indigenous worldview to attempt to decolonize psychology, increase survivance, and enhance happiness. It is discussion-based, and students share their knowledge and experiences to personalize and understand the material better. Students also teach their classmates a selected topic. (3-0)
This course studies the racialization of indigeneity through time and place and seeks to understand the ways in which individuals, communities, and tribal nations have developed their own sense of Indigenous identity, been shaped by the dominant society, and informed by various policies governing identity within and beyond the boundaries of the United States. (3-0)
Oral traditions and histories continue to serve as a means of preserving the collective wisdom of Indigenous nations and communities. Additionally, storytelling serves as a means of transmitting these oral narratives. This course focuses on ways in which various fields of study have approached documenting oral traditions and collaborated with indigenous nations and communities. (3-0)
Beginning with doctrines inherited from European colonizers, this course traces the development of federal Indian policies and their impact upon Indigenous Nations and sovereignty. Major policy eras include: colonization and treaty-making, removal and allotment, tribal reorganization and termination, and self-determination. (3-0)
Science and technology are social endeavors that take place in a social, historical, and political context. This course explores Indigenous approaches to science and technology through a critical appraisal of key terms like “nature,” “culture,” and “environment.” Special attention will be given to the values and practices that shape knowledge production and impact how humans interact with the surrounding world. (3-0)
This course introduces students to multidisciplinary research methods employed within the field of NAIS and assigned readings bring focus to the foundational premises of the field. Course assignments provide students the opportunity to develop their own research proposals which will be actualized during Senior Seminar. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed all of the following course(s): ADMN 000 - Instructor Permission
NAIS students, in consultation with NAIS faculty, should work together to explore internship opportunities before enrolling into the internship course. Internship placements can be with tribal governments and programs or with institutions and organizations that provide experiences related to the concerns and issues of Native Peoples.
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): NAIS 301 - Research and Writing in NAIS] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits] [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Native American & Indigenous Studies]
This course is the capstone course in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Students will utilize research methods and theory to conduct their own research culminating in a research paper. Professional development aimed to prepare students for graduate studies and careers will also be covered. (3-0)
Introduction to Professional Nursing is a foundational course that explores the field of nursing and other health professions. Students will learn introductory knowledge about local and global healthcare needs, quality and safety in nursing, evidence-based practice, and social justice issues in healthcare. Skills needed to excel in healthcare careers will be introduced: resilience building, communication, problem-solving, and stress management techniques. (3-0)
This course covers concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Includes exploration of food sources of nutrients, basic metabolism of nutrients in the human body, relationship between diet and other lifestyle factors, use of supplements, current recommendations for food selection throughout the life cycle, and use of nutrition tools for planning food intake and an introduction to assessment of nutritional status. (3-0)
This course provides the fundamentals of food preparation, equipment uses, culinary vocabulary, with laboratory activities that emphasizes theory applications and a look at factors that influence changes that occur in foods during preparation. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): HS 200 - Intro to Human Nutrition] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits]
This course provides the principles, knowledge, and skills required of nutrition services in community-based agencies, outpatient health care settings, and social service agencies, including nutrition intervention and wellness promotion for individuals and groups across lifespan, cultural, religious, and social backgrounds. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 234 - Human Physiology] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): CHEM 251 - Org Chem II:Biological Chem] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): HS 200 - Intro to Human Nutrition] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits]
This is a course in which theories are integrated from physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition with recent developments in the discipline. There is an emphasis on practical significance of current research and theory. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): HS 200 - Intro to Human Nutrition] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits]
This course contains the management of human resources, food, equipment and facilities to provide a quality product and service to customers is an integral component in nutrition education. As the food and nutrition expert, the food service manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling in the foodservice or clinical nutrition management area. Management and leadership are two key skills required for effective delivery of food and nutrition services. (3-...0) Read more
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): HS 310 - Nutrition through the Lifecycle] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits]
Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, the course lecture and associated lab explore and apply the principles of nutrition assessment methodology, methods of nutrition education for individuals and groups, interviewing, counseling techniques, evaluation, and documentation in various practice settings. (3-2)
This course focuses on the scope and standards of practice for a nutrition professional, including professional roles, responsibilities, ethics, and advocating for the profession. Additionally, students have opportunities for supervised observation, application of nutrition practice, and experience in nutrition programming. (3-0)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic steps, turns, etiquette, music, rhythm and style of social dance. (0-2)
The course will provide the student with introductory concepts of an aerobic running exercise program to satisfy their individual fitness and activity needs. (0-2)
The course will provide the student with introductory concepts of an aerobic walking program to satisfy their individual fitness and activity needs. (0-2)
The course will provide the student with knowledge of current strength training techniques applied to personnel fitness goals and methods to build an appropriate weight training program to satisfy their individual needs. (0-2)
To explore the practice of Hatha Yoga at a beginning level and cultivate the balance between flexibility, strength, and endurance in body, mind, and spirit. (0-2)
An opportunity to explore the local area as it applies to the hiking trails near the Fort Lewis College campus and Durango. (0-2)
This course introduces the student to the basic skills, rules, and strategies of basketball. (0-2)
This course will provide student with the fundamental skills in volleyball, including knowledge of volleyball rules through game-play and written exams. (0-2)
Engage in NCAA Division II athletics and uphold the following principles: Athletics as Integral to Higher Education Student-athletes will be better educated and prepared for increased and life-long achievement and success. The Student-Athlete Experience Student-athletes will be enriched by a collegiate athletics experience based on fair, safe, and reasonable standards, and a commitment to sportsmanship. (0-2)
PEAC 100 introduces students to the field of conflict management; it is part of the new Conflict Management minor. In the course, students learn core principles in restorative and transformative justice and learn basic skills in conflict management, including facilitation, negotiation, and mediation. Students practice skills through in-class role plays and simulations.
Intended for students from all majors to provide a broad overview of population level health. The course provides a historical context of public health and overview of population and community health problems and factors, the health care and community and publich health systems, and health disparities. Course may include field trips, guest speakers, and community health service learning experience. (3-0)
