Native American Cultures of North America

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Survey of ways of life of traditional North American Indian cultures in different geographical areas throughout North America prior to European contact and continuing today. Topics include prehistory of Native American cultures, cultural change in response to European contact, current Native American socio-economic conditions, recent legislation including NAGPRA, social movements and cultural renewal. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4.