Courses
Mighty heroes. Angry gods and goddesses. Cunning animals. Since the first people gathered around fires, mythology and folklore has been used as a way to make sense of humankind and our world. Beginning with an overview of mythology and different kinds of folklore, students will journey with ancient heroes as...
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This course examines the social, economic, religious, and political issues that Native Americans face in todayÕs world. It looks at a number of Native American professionals and their efforts to eradicate the negative stereotypes that still surround Native American cultures. The course also sheds light on the important contributions that...
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When European settlers first arrived in the Americas, they found the continent already inhabited. The cultural differences between the Native Americans and Europeans, as well as their desire to occupy the same land, often led to conflict. Tensions increased over time as Europeans moved westward to establish settlements. The US...
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This course begins with a review of vital skills for studying history along with Oklahoma’s geography and climate. Students then learn about early cultures of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the Five Tribes to European settlement and colonization. The course surveys the events of Oklahoma’s path to statehood. Oklahoma’s place...
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