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PSCI-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: AINS-3684

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.54 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 56.67%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.17%

Nicholas M Copeland202475.9%7.5%11.1%0.0%2.5%3.2%3.554

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Spring 2021Fall 2022Spring 2024Term050% W