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NAIS 14

Ethnic Studies and the Religious Traditions of Native Americans · 4 units · used in 15 transfer pathways

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About this course

This ethnic studies course is an examination of Native American religious and spiritual beliefs and practices, with particular emphasis on understanding Native American land-based religious philosophy and belief. Tribal religions are examined, with a focus on traditional worldviews, beliefs, and practices, critical events, religious movements, the effects of ethnocentrism and colonialism on Native American lived experiences and struggles for religious freedom, including gaining an understanding of Native resistance and accommodation and the continuous struggle for self-determination in regards to Native religious/spiritual identity and practice.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:21 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

Transfer pathways that use NAIS 14

ASSIST maps NAIS 14 to a requirement in 15 published pathways from De Anza College.

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