History 3010 

Week One Introductions

                               

Readings:

Discussion: Comment on Mann's article in three parts: 1) a summary of the author's argument, 2) a brief outline of the high points of the article, and 3) an evaluation of the author's argument--how does he make his case (sources, etc.). How did Mann's article help you re-consider life in the Americas prior to European intrusion?

Oral presentation:  Use one of the sources listed below; find a topic; report for 2 minutes on the issues, persons, concerns expressed

print sources:

 radio sources:

  • American Indian Radio on Satellite
  • Native Voice One -- with a connection to Native America Calling a radio program which is broadcast in this area on KRCL (90.9 FM) Sundays, 6-7 a.m.  KRCL follows this with local programming until 10 a.m. of American Indian music and events "Living the Circle of Life."

Internet sources: