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 |
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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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