Native Society: Past and Present (277-0-20)

Instructors

Beth Jane Ortiz Ott Red Bird
As a student, I hated math. Imagine my surprise, when I grew up to be a computational social science professor. It wasn't until I discovered statistics that I started to love numbers. Math is too often taught as though the mysteries of the universe were discovered long ago. In contrast, statistics is one large puzzle, an ever moving and changing enigma with no "right" or "wrong". There is no single way to solve this puzzle - and each method has unique strengths and weaknesses. Thus, the greatest scientists are those with the greatest imagination. This class is not your usual statistics course. Instead of presenting statistics beginning with the math, we begin with the mystery, learning the math along the way - not as the ultimate goal, but as a guidepost for unlocking life's unending hidden questions.

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 217: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Provides an overview of the culture and history of Native groups and how these histories influence modern Native America. Explores the current economic and social experiences of Indians and tribes.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area