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Sociology
Description: This graduate sociology elective is an immersive, experiential learning opportunity for students to connect with Indigenous culture (specifically Diné/Navajo and Hopi) to bridge the gap between "mainstream," off-reservation, western life, and traditional Indigenous lifestyles. Students will examine some of the economic, political, and cultural challenges faced by Indigenous peoples over the past 500 years and gain general awareness of the status of Native Americans in contemporary society. Students will travel to a variety of locations in Arizona and/or New Mexico, including but not limited to Moenave, Moenkopi, Tuba City, Round Rock, and/or Kykotsmovi. The entire region is known for ranching and sheep farming as well as tourism, coal and uranium mining, and other extractive industries. By participating in farm-related work alongside our Diné/Navajo and Hopi hosts, and other community members, students have a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous food growing, harvesting, preparation, and preservation techniques, as well as other history and traditions of the Diné/Navajo and Hopi people. Students will be challenged to consider the complexities and significance of the relationship between their own lives and Indigenous lifeways. As such, students are required to reflect on the history of settler-colonialism and their own position in society. Co-convened with SOC 490. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Sociology
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
SOC 590 - Care For Nahádzáán (Care For Mother Earth Project)
Description: This graduate sociology elective is an immersive, experiential learning opportunity for students to connect with Indigenous culture (specifically Diné/Navajo and Hopi) to bridge the gap between "mainstream," off-reservation, western life, and traditional Indigenous lifestyles. Students will examine some of the economic, political, and cultural challenges faced by Indigenous peoples over the past 500 years and gain general awareness of the status of Native Americans in contemporary society. Students will travel to a variety of locations in Arizona and/or New Mexico, including but not limited to Moenave, Moenkopi, Tuba City, Round Rock, and/or Kykotsmovi. The entire region is known for ranching and sheep farming as well as tourism, coal and uranium mining, and other extractive industries. By participating in farm-related work alongside our Diné/Navajo and Hopi hosts, and other community members, students have a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous food growing, harvesting, preparation, and preservation techniques, as well as other history and traditions of the Diné/Navajo and Hopi people. Students will be challenged to consider the complexities and significance of the relationship between their own lives and Indigenous lifeways. As such, students are required to reflect on the history of settler-colonialism and their own position in society. Co-convened with SOC 490. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status