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Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Change in Amazonia

Description:
This course focuses on indigenous peoples of South America's Amazon region, and persistence and change in their cultures and histories, from 1500 to the present- especially in response to European colonizers, missionaries, modern states, and contemporary rain forest development. Participants consider the human rights issues involved, and critique conventional European representations of Amazonians, in ethnography, literature and film. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, academic self assessment, collaborative learning, information technology.

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2013 Fall

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01 3611 MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Kelley,Eric Michael M02-0417 More Info

2013 Summer

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01A 1262 TuTh 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM Sieber,R. Timothy W01-0062 More Info