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AINS-3684: Indigenous Peoples and World Politics

Description: A survey of the historical and contemporary struggles of indigenous peoples throughout the world. Examines the dynamics of colonialism (internal and external), identity construction, gender, cultural integrity, and the ongoing global indigenous rights discourse. In addition to covering broad global processes/theoretical approaches, comparative case studies of particular indigenous groups, such as the Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) and Mayans (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize), are used to highlight the global, regional, and intra-community diversity among contemporary indigenous peoples.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: PSCI-3684

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 10

Average GPA: 3.45 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 46.92%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Nicholas M Copeland202262.4%30.8%3.2%2.8%0.9%0.0%3.458
Samuel R Cook201371.4%21.5%0.0%0.0%7.2%0.0%3.462

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