Soc Work with Native American

Catalog description

This course explores historical events and culture relative to Native Americans, and how this impacts social work practice in the border region. This course utilizes lecture, film, guest presentations, reading and assignments, and active discussion to achieve learning objectives. Students are expected to read all assignments, and should be prepared to discuss them actively during class. Grades are based primarily on quality of participation, weekly readings and journal entries, periodic new summaries, and an independent research project. Participation in classroom discussion is essential.