Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Economics (ECO)
ECO 111 Introduction to Economics (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. An introduction to the study
of capitalism, including macro and micro
perspectives. Draws comparisons to other forms of
economic organizations including those of the
Navajo.
ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor's permission. An introductory course on the
macro analysis of the capitalist system. Topics
include national income accounting, aggregate
demand and supply, inflation, unemployment, and
monetary and fiscal policies. Topics relate to the
productive capacity of the Navajo economy,
international economics, and current economic issues
(ERG).
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. An introductory course on
the microanalysis of the capitalist system. Topics
include utility theory and consumer choice, the
theory of the firm, costs and producer choice, supply,
demand and price determination, perfect and
imperfect markets, business regulations, markets for
resources, and the determination of wage rates
(ERG).
ECO 262 Navajo Resources & Economic
Development (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment or
instructor’s permission. This is a basic economic
development course. It treats the economic
development of less developed countries. Topics
include theories of economic development: Marxist
Theory, Classical Theory, Rostows Takeoff Theory,
savings, investment and capital accumulation,
population growth and food supply, and the
importance of Navajo resources in the economic
development on the Navajo Nation.
Education (EDU)
EDU 111 Foundations of Education (3)
Prerequisite: FST 131 and ENG 100B. Foundations
of Education is a survey course for students who are
considering education as a profession. The course
covers the philosophical, socio-cultural, historical
and legal, foundations of education. Comparisons are
made among various educational K-8 systems, with
special attention to Navajo Nation schools and
indigenous cultures. The organization of schools is
examined.
EDU 238 Children's Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101. This course provides an
overview of prose and poetry appropriate for K-8
environment with special attention to Navajo Nation
and indigenous cultures. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the purpose and content of literary
works to encourage literacy and critical thinking.
Ways to promote the development and assessment of
reading skills are examined.
EDU 240 Introduction to Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101; recommended EDU 111.
This course includes an overview of the history,
current trends, and future directions of special
education. The course covers federal legislation and
policies, learning about disabling conditions,
classroom integration/inclusion, and the social issues.
EDU 290 Methods and Materials in Navajo
Education (3)
Prerequisite: FST 131 and ENG 100B. This course
examines K-8 methods and materials that relate to
teaching indigenous students, with special attention
to Navajo Nation schools. It provides opportunities
for students to better understand the roles and
responsibilities of an elementary education teacher.
Students assess the quality and usefulness of methods
and materials.
EDU 292 Bilingual-Bicultural Education and
Curriculum Critique (3)
Prerequisite: FST 131 and ENG 100B. This course
presents bilingual-bicultural K-8 education teaching
and learning, theories, and policies for indigenous
students with special attention to Navajo Nation
schools. It provides opportunities for students to
better understand bilingual-bicultural issues through
analysis of programs as well as through experiences
in schools and communities.
EDU 293 Native American Music for Teachers (3)
Cross listed with NIS 293. Focuses on music, dance
repertoire, and teaching methods for use in the
classroom. Discusses traditional tribal styles,
instruments, and social/ceremonial contexts with
special emphasis on the Navajo Nation and other
Southwestern tribes.