HIST 343(S) An Intellectual History of Southwestern Indians*

This course is a critical exploration of the intellectual geographies of three Southwestern nations: dine (Navajo), ndee (Western Apache), and yoeme (Yaqui). Though joined by trade, competition, and a history of European and American colonial efforts, these nations have had very different experiences and outcomes. We will use scholarly monographs in combination with recorded folklore, biography, and mythology in exploring both the commonalities and differences between these three neighboring peoples, and the ways in which they continue to negotiate their sense of place and self in the face of historical influences and changes. Evaluation will be based on class participation, two short papers of 8-10 pages, and a final essay of 15-20 pages. Students are strongly encouraged to have taken History 327 or Anthropology 207.
Group A

Hour: PAGAN