NASX 205D

Fall and Spring semesters: in-person

Summer semester: online only

3 credits, undergraduate level-200, Diversity Credit

Instructor: Twila Yellow Horse

Course Description

This course explores the historical development of the incorrect notion of a singular Native American identity and seeks to place an understanding of that notion in a current context. For centuries, Native Americans have been misunderstood, marginalized, persecuted, and discriminated against. Those days are slowly coming to an end. This course seeks to dismantle the stereotypes, misunderstandings and myths which continue to impact Native Peoples. 

Readings for this course may include, but are not limited to:

*Resource and materials list subject to change. Check with the instructor before purchasing books!*

  • Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne. (2016). All the Real Indians Died Off: And 20 Other Myths About Native Americans. Beacon Press.

Instructor

Twila Yellow Horse

Twila is a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe and alumna of Montana State University. She holds a B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Native American Studies, and M.Ed. in Adult & Higher Education. She's currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at MSU. She has taught the following courses: Native American section of First Year Seminar and Indigenous Knowledge Exchange (IKÉ) Aotearoa. 

Tuition and Fees

If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Tuition and Fee table below:

For more information, view MSU Fee Schedules.

How to Register

You must be accepted as a student to Montana State University to take this course. Learn how to apply.

Students register for courses via MSU's online registration system, MyInfo.

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For course information:

Please contact nas@montana.edu or Twila Yellow Horse at twila.yellowhorse@montana.edu.