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Cultural Studies

Cultural Studies (CST)
The cultural studies minor provides students with an opportunity to explore the diverse human experience. The interdisciplinary nature of the program enhances students’ intellectual vision while intensive study in an area of concentration develops a greater appreciation and understanding of our multicultural world. The cultural studies minor enriches any major by honing critical thinking and analytical skills, and by preparing students to serve and lead in diverse local, national and global communities.

The minor in cultural studies allows students to select a particular area of concentration that they will study from an interdisciplinary perspective. Areas of concentration include American Indian Studies, Western Civilization Studies, and Global Studies. Each area of concentration has its own relevant group of requisite courses. A list of possible electives is also provided for each area of concentration. In consultation with the department chair, courses listed as required in one area of concentration may be considered electives in other areas of concentration. Study abroad and service learning projects may also be designed for elective credit.

Areas of Concentration in Cultural Studies Minor Revised 11/19/08

American Indian Studies

CST 304

Tribal Treaties, Laws and Government

3

HIS 339

American Indian History to 1890

3

HIS 340

American Indian History since 1890

3

ENG 314

American Multiethnic Literature

3

HIS 330

History of South Dakota

3

SOC 317

Minority Groups

3

 

Elective *

3

 

Total

21

*Possible Electives:

CST/EDU 335

American Indian Education

3

REL 315

American Religions

3

Western Civilization Studies

ENG 227

Literature of European Civilization I

3

ENG 228

Literature of European Civilization II

3

PHL 310

Great Philosophers of the Western World

3

HIS 311

Europe Since World War I

3

LAN

At least six credits in one European foreign language

6

 

Electives *

3

 

Total

21

*Possible Electives:

ART 330

Art History I

3

ART 340

Art History II

3

HIS 499

Special Topics:  Ancient Greece and Rome

3

Global Studies

HIS 102

World History II

3

GEO 205

World Geography

3

REL 314

World Religions

3

POL 354

World Politics

3

LAN

At least six credits in one foreign language

6

 

Electives *

3

 

Total

21

*Possible Electives:

CRJ 360

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

3

ECO 336

Economics of Development

3

MUS 250

World Music

3

HIS 313

Latin American History

3

HIS 385

African History

3

HIS 386

Asian History

3

Course Descriptions
260 Experiential Learning and Service in Tanzania Africa 3 hours, SU

This is a faith based mission experience to East Africa, with pre- and post- learning components on the DWU campus. Several aspects of Tanzanian history, culture, religion, and current conditions will be explored. Using lecture, research techniques, class discussion, travel to and in Tanzania, journaling, group reflection, service activities and media presentation a service learning experience in a foreign country will be achieved.
General Education: Cultural Awareness  Revised 12/09/08

299 Selected Topics – Basic 1-3 hours TBA

304 Tribal Treaties, Laws and Government 3 hours TBA
This course is based on an investigation of the historic development and contemporary status of tribal and federal Indian law. Students will discuss the powers of tribal governments and their relationships to state and federal governments. Much of the course is devoted to analysis of a variety of legal issues, such as jurisdiction, claims and resource rights in light of tribal efforts toward self-determination.
General Education: Social, Psychological and Political Thought–Institutional; Cultural Awareness

335 American Indian Education 3 hours S,Su
This course is designed for prospective and experienced teachers. Students will learn about the rich American Indian culture in South Dakota, and they will examine and discuss a variety of skills and information necessary for success in working with American Indian children. The course is designed to meet the South Dakota certification requirement in American Indian studies and is required of all teacher education students.
Prerequisite (required of education majors only): EDU 201 or consent of instructor.Revised 3/12/09

460 Independent Study 1-3 hours TBA
With the instructor, students may arrange for individual research on a variety of topics. Students enrolling in the course must present an independent study proposal to the instructor before registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-3 hours TBA

 
         
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