AMST 3024

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AMST 3024
Being Native in the 21st Century: American Indian and Alaska Native Politics, History, and Policy

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The course examines the historical political landscape of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States and the interplay between tribal interests, politics, and the federal government. The course also looks at contemporary Native issues, federal policy and programs, tribal governance, relations between Tribal Nations and states and between Tribal Nations and the federal government. Finally, the course will explore Indigenous pop-culture and its influence on federal policy.The majority of classes will have a guest lecturer related to that week's topic. Guest lectures will include, but not limited to, political appointees, congressional staff, political advocates, elected tribal leaders, and more.


Prerequisites Recommended prerequisite: GOVT 1111.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023FA, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

  • This course will teach students the political science of Native American tribes and their interactions with the U.S. government, developing their skill in applying a disciplinary framework (Political Science) and gaining expertise in a specific policy area (Native American Policy).

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Syllabi: none

  •  8800 AMST 3024   LEC 001

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    • Courtney, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    This is part of the Cornell in Washington (CIW) program.

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