Representations of Indigeneity

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course investigates the representation of Indigenous peoples in contemporary and historical forms of public communication such as text books, scholarship, government documents, internet, television, news media and public awareness campaigns, and how these representations contribute to perpetuating, challenging, or dispelling racist stereotypes and colonization practices. There is an emphasis on writing by emerging and established Indigenous writers and scholars on themed topics such as business and economics, history, politics, art, social movements, environment, and education. Students taking a Major in Rhetoric and Communications must complete Academic Writing before taking this course. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and GRHET-2141 (3) Representations of Indigeneity Requisite Courses: Any section of Academic Writing or exemption from the Writing requirement [prerequisite(s)]; Completion of 24 credit hours [prerequisite(s)].