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.
American Indian Studies
| CST 304 |
Tribal Treaties, Laws and Government |
3 |
CST 339 |
American Indian History to 1890 |
3 |
CST 340 |
American Indian History since 1890 |
3 |
ENG 314 |
American Multiethnic Literature (major project
must be on an American Indian topic) |
3 |
HIS 330 |
History of South Dakota and the West (major project
must be on an American Indian topic) |
3 |
SOC 317 |
Minority Groups (major project must be on an American
Indian topic) |
3 |
|
Electives * (selected in consultation with the
history/political science chair) |
3 |
|
Total |
21 |
* Possible Electives:
| EDU 410 |
Human Relations/Multiculturalism |
3 |
MUS 250 |
World Music |
3 |
REL 315 |
American Religions |
3 |
European Studies
| ENG 227 |
Literature of European Civilization I |
3 |
ENG 228 |
Literature of European Civilization II |
3 |
HIS 102 |
World History II |
3 |
HIS 311 |
Europe Since World War I |
3 |
LAN 101, LAN 102 |
Beginning Spanish for Non-native Speakers and
Beginning Spanish II or |
8
|
LAN 105, LAN 106 |
Conversational German I and
Conversational German II or |
6
|
LAN 115, LAN 116 |
Conversational Italian I and
Conversational Italian II |
6
|
|
Electives * (selected in consultation with the
history/political science chair) |
3 |
|
Total |
21-23 |
* Possible Electives:
| ART 330 |
Art History I |
3 |
ART 340 |
Art History II |
3 |
CRJ 360 |
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems |
3 |
EDU 410 |
Human Relations/Multiculturalism |
3 |
GEO 205 |
World Geography |
3 |
HIS 101 |
World History I |
3 |
MUS 250 |
World Music |
3 |
PHL 310 |
Great Philosophers of the Western World |
3 |
Developing World Studies
| ECO 336 |
Economics of Development |
3 |
HIS 313 |
Latin American History |
3 |
HIS 385 |
African History |
3 |
HIS 386 |
Asian History |
3 |
POL 354 |
World Politics |
3 |
REL 314 |
World Religions |
3 |
|
Electives * (selected in consultation with the
history/political science chair) |
3 |
|
Total |
21 |
* Possible Electives:
| CRJ 360 |
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems |
3 |
EDU 410 |
Human Relations/Multiculturalism |
3 |
GEO 205 |
World Geography |
3 |
HIS 101 |
World History I |
3 |
MUS 250 |
World Music |
3 |
Nontraditional credit in the foreign language such as
credit by exam, CLEP or advanced placement are not applicable toward
the cultural studies minor unless approved by the program director.
Course Descriptions
260 Experiential Learning and Service in Tanzania Africa
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.
275 Field Experience 1-2 hours TBA
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.
339 American Indian History to 1890 3 hours F09
(refer to HIS 339)
340 American Indian History since 1890 3 hours F10
(refer to HIS 340)
450 Internship 1-4 hours TBA
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.
499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-3 hours TBA
