Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Course Descriptions
Anthropology (ANT)
ANT 111 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. Introduction to study of
human cultural diversity. Includes sub-fields of
anthropology, sub-disciplines and topics, historical
origins, influences, key figures, theory and methods,
and an introduction to the comparative study of
cultures. The course emphasizes the general
education special requirements of ethnic/race gender
awareness (ERG).
ANT 112 Human Origins & Biological
Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. A survey of evolutionary
theory and its application to the study of human
origins and biological evolution.
ANT 201 Ethnographic Methods (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. Introduces students to
methods of conducting research into human cultures
and provides guidance and supervision as students
actually conduct research in the community on an
aspect of Navajo life.
ANT 210 Ancient Societies in Prehistoric Times (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment, or
instructor’s permission. An exploration of prehistoric
human societies and cultures throughout the world
based on archaeological studies of the remains of
ancient dwellings, ceremonial sites, and artifacts
(HA).
ANT 215 Expressive Navajo Culture (3)
Prerequisites: NAV 101 or instructor’s permission. A
survey of linguistic anthropology about the
understanding of languages and cultures including
language loss, and the maintenance and preservation
of languages with emphasis on improving and
developing communication skills and understanding
of Navajo culture. Introduces and develops topics on
verbal, visual dramatic, musical and cultural arts as
aesthetic expressions. Taught in Navajo.
ANT 225 Indians of the United States and North
America (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment, or
instructor’s permission. Cross listed with NIS 225. A
survey of the indigenous groups of the U.S. and
Canada with emphasis on changing economic and
political forces that influence various tribal groups.
Discussion of origins, language, arts, and habitats.
ANT 250 Principles of Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. An introduction to the history
of archaeological research and survey of concepts
and methods in the study of prehistoric cultures with
an emphasis on modern theories and techniques.
ANT 265 Archaeology of the Southwest (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. A survey of the prehistory of
the American Southwest from the Pleistocene to the
Spanish historical period. An emphasis on the
prehistoric cultures of Arizona and New Mexico
(ERG and HA).
Art History (ARH)
ARH 211 Survey of Native American Art (3)
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency; ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission.
Provides an overview and develops an appreciation
of Native American Art through both historical and
contemporary perspectives. This course emphasizes
the general education special requirements of
ethnic/race/gender awareness (ERG).
ARH 213 Survey of World Art, Prehistoric to 1500
(3)
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. Provides major knowledge
and appreciation of Western and Eastern Art from the
Prehistoric Age until the 1500s. This course
emphasizes the general education special
requirements of intensive writing/critical thinking
and ethnic/race/gender awareness (IW/CI and ERG).
ARH 214 Survey of World Art, 1500 to Present (3)
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. Provides major know-ledge
and appreciation of Western and Eastern Art from
1500 to contemporary art movements. This course
emphasizes the general education special
requirements of intensive writing/critical thinking
and ethnic/race/gender awareness (IW/CI and ERG).