Kumey Hist I: Precontact-1845

Catalog description

Historical survey of the Kumeyaay Nation from prehistoric times to 1845. Focus will be on Kumeyaay perspectives of Kumeyaay and non-Kumeyaay cultures; Kumeyaay oral history as it relates to the Creation Story, bird songs, ceremonies, religion and peon games; tribal sovereignty; sociopolitical clan structures; and the evolution of Kumeyaay leadership. Special emphasis will be given to the health and morbidity of indigenous populations and their labor in relation to the Mission San Diego de Alcalá and historic ranchos in San Diego County. Also listed as HIST 128. Not open to students with credit in HIST 128. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, Cal-GETC-4)