SOC 379 - Sociology of Indigenous Peoples

This course serves as an overview of the broad and interdisciplinary field of Indigenous studies. Amidst centuries of past and present colonization, Indigenous peoples continue to resist state threats to their sovereign political status SOC 379 investigates settler colonial theory, Indigenous sovereignty, and colonization/decolonization processes around the globe, with significant attention devoted to Maine’s Wabanaki tribes. In so doing, students will gain deep insight into both the genocidal legacies of settler colonialism and the decolonization strategies necessary to achieve truth and healing between Native and non-Native communities.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 210 with C or higher or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Sociology