Native American Studies

Native American Studies

Issued by Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)

This micro-credential emphasizes the understanding of Native American history including artifacts; social organization, recreation, art, religion, ceremonialism, history, prehistory and acculturation. Through inclusion of the Potawatomi Language course, students gain an understanding of that particular tribe’s culture, history, language, and storytelling tradition. Earners must complete Native American History HIST 2203 and Potawatomi Language 1 WL 1005 with a minimum grade of D or higher.

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • HIST 2203 – Native American History; after analyzing events in Native American history including artifacts, social organization, recreation, art, religion, ceremonialism, history, prehistory and acculturation, the learner will describe Indian cultural differences, identify trends in white-lndian relationships, explain how native cultures have influenced contemporary American culture and assess the major issues of the American Indians, past, present and future.
  • WL 1005 Potawatomi Language I; through a partnership between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Language Department and OCCC, this language course will introduce students to the culture, history, phonology, morphology, syntax, conversational practice, and vocabulary of Bodéwadmimwen (Potawatomi Language) using the online platform Tovuti. Framed using culturally grounded concepts, the course will guide students through a Potawatomi-centered worldview to create story listeners and -tellers.