SPRING 2002

COURSE READINGS

STUDY GUIDES
Study Guide for Midterm I
Study Guide for Midterm II
Study Guide for Final Exam

GUIDELINES
Written Essays
Multimedia Presentations Group Projects

ONLINE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Instructor: Jorge Sánchez
Office: CAB 314
Office Hours: MWF 11:00am - 12:00pm, MW 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Phone: (831)755-6780  Fax: (831)755-6751 E-mail: jsanchez@hartnell.cc.ca.us

Course Description

This course in an introduction of the native peoples that inhabited and continue to occupy North America (i.e., Canada, USA, Mexico). It is designed to provide a general overview of the cultural development on this part of the world through an archaeological, historical, and ethnographic approach.

Required Reading

• D. Champagne. Native America: Portrait of the Peoples. Visible Ink, Detroit

Suggested Reading

• C. R Farrer. Thunder Rides a Black Horse. Waveland Press, Prospect Hills.

• S. Lobo and S. Talbot. Native American Voices. Longman, New York

Other Requirements

You are required to have an e-mail account and access to the Internet in order to be periodically updated and to complete the quizzes and assignments.

Grading Policy

The semester grade will be based on the following: two midterms (20% each); final examination (25%) group Project (25%); and participation, discussions, and attendance (10%).

• Extra Credit: You can earn up to 10% above your term grade by completing a written report of 5-7 double-spaced pages, to be turned in Wednesday, May 1, 2002. You must turn in a detailed outline on April 3, 2002 for approval.

Attendance Policy

If you exceed six (6) absences during the semester, whether they are excused or unexcused, you may be dropped form the course. Let me know in advance if you are to miss a class. Make sure you are familiar with the Attendance Policy listed in your schedule of classes.

• Be prompt to class. Excessive tardies may cause you to be dropped from the course. It is your responsibility to report after class when you come late so as not to be marked absent. Please inform me beforehand if you have to leave class early, for you are expected to remain in class for the entire period (it is also very disturbing and disruptive to your classmates and your instructor). No disruptive electronic equipment such as beepers or cellular phones.

Other

Come prepared to take notes and ready to participate in class discussions and in group presentations. Check your e-mails for updates on assignments, quizzes and other projects.
It will also be the manner by which I will contact you if I do not attend class.

Last Updated: January 28, 2002