ART COURSES
LArt 103 Traditional Lakota Arts I
Lakota cultural crafts techniques. This course is designed as
an introductory course in the crafts and art work of the Lakota
people. Included will be designs, history of colors, and basic
beading techniques.
3 credits
LArt 113 Traditional Lakota Arts II
This course is designed as an advanced course in beading techniques
and a variety of Lakota and Plains Tribes handicrafts. Course
will include quillwork and dyes, utilizing natural paints and
dyes in parfleche making, and researching traditional and contemporary
costume designs. Prerequisite: LArt 103.
3 credits
LArt 203 Indian Art History
The course will introduce the student to representative works
ranging from traditional/tribal art to contemporary Indian art
thus enhancing aesthetic appreciation and deepening understanding.
Prerequisites: Engl 103 and StSk 103 or test-out. 3 credits
LArt 213 Plains Indian Design Composition
Research and study of Plains Indian Design and development in
two and three dimensional art forms through skills techniques
in use of line, form, color, and intensity. Media includes egg-tempera
and oil. Prerequisites: Engl 103 and StSk 103 or test-out. 3 credits
MUSIC COURSES
LMus 103 Lakota Music and Dance
Study of the relationship of Lakota dance and music to the life
of the Lakota people. The course is designed to provide an appreciation
of the music and dance forms of the Lakota people. Prerequisites:
StSk 103 or test-out. 3 credits
COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
Lak 093 Introduction to the Lakota Language
This introduction will provide a foundation for the Lakota Language
by exposing students to the diversity of the regional dialectic
styles and the differences in usage. They will also learn the
richness of Lakota history and culture that is contained within
the language. Conversation will be minimal. The emphasis will
be on learning the correct sounds.
Lak 101 Lakota Language Seminar
This course is specifically designed for those Lakota students
who understand the Lakota Language but who are unable to speak.
The Lakota Language Seminar should be taken either before or concurrently
with Lak 103 Lakota Language I. 1 credit
Lak 103 Lakota Language I
This is a continuation of the introduction to the Lakota Language.
Emphasis will be placed on the Lakota alphabet, kinship terms,
numerical system and simple sentence structure. Added emphasis
will be on active every day survival, language skills - speaking
the language. Writing will be minimal. (Students who have native
language ability in Lakota may challenge this course for credit).
3 credits
Lak 233 Lakota Language II
A course designed to continue teaching correct pronunciation of
Lakota, the fundamentals of grammar, a mastery and increase of
basic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions with additional emphasis
on reading and writing in Lakota. Students will be expected to
compose original short stories and to retell. The emphasis will
be on verbal skills. Prerequisite: Lak 103 with as "C"
or better.
3 credits
Lak 323 Lakota Language III
A course designed to teach advanced grammar and Lakota literacy.
Added emphasis will be on mastery in the usage of honorifics in
everyday situations. Verbal skills will be emphasized through
storytelling and literacy through composition. Prerequisites:
Lak 103, Lak 233, Chairperson Approval.
3 credits
Lak 423 Lakota Language IV
A course designed to continue teaching advanced grammar and Lakota
literacy. The major emphasis of this course will be on public
speaking - etiquettes of speech in a Lakota situation, and Lakota
Literacy - writing a term/research paper. Prerequisites: Lak 103,
Lak 233, Lak 323, Engl 103.
3 credits
Lak 313 Introduction to Lakota Sociolinguistics
This course is designed to study the variations and differences
that have occurred in the Lakota Language since the pre-reservation
period to the present. It will also focus on the sociocultural
factors that have influenced the speaking style. Prerequisites:
Lak 103, Lak 233, lak 323, Lak 423, or chairperson approval.
3 credits
EDUCATION COURSE
Lak 433 Methods of Teaching the Lakota Language
Students will learn various methods for teaching the Lakota Language
for grades K-College. This course will provide students with experience
in the Silent Way, Total Immersion, and intensive study of Lakota
grammar. The students will learn about the oral and written expression
of the Lakota Language from a linguistic perspective and through
Lakota storytelling. They will also learn elements of effective
instruction and Lakota student learning styles. Activities will
include the development of lesson plans and the effective presentation
of lessons.
Prerequisites: Lak 103, Lak 113, Lak 213, Lak 223, Lak 313, Engl
103, Engl 113
3 credits
LkEd 453 Methods of Teaching Lakota Studies Across the Curriculum
Students will learn the various methods and teaching strategies
necessary for integrating the Lakota Language, Literature, History,
and culture into K-12 curriculum. They will also learn elements
of effective instruction and Lakota student learning styles. Activities
will include the development of lesson plans and effective presentation
of lessons. Prerequisites: General & Lakota Core Requirements
3 credits
LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES
LLit 103 Lakota Oral Literature
An analysis of Lakota oral history and literature, covering such
areas as the creation of the universe, the creation of living
creatures and the Lakota people.
3 credits
Lak 233 Lakota Language II
A course designed to continue teaching correct pronunciation of
Lakota, the fundamentals of grammar, a mastery and increase of
basic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions with additional emphasis
on reading and writing in Lakota. Students will be expected to
compose original short stories and to retell. The emphasis will
be on verbal skills. Prerequisite: Lak 103 with as "C"
or better.
3 credits
Lak 323 Lakota Language III
A course designed to teach advanced grammar and Lakota literacy.
Added emphasis will be on mastery in the usage of honorifics in
everyday situations. Verbal skills will be emphasized through
storytelling and literacy through composition. Prerequisites:
Lak 103, Lak 233, Chairperson Approval.
3 credits
Lak 423 Lakota Language IV
A course designed to continue teaching advanced grammar and Lakota
literacy. The major emphasis of this course will be on public
speaking - etiquettes of speech in a Lakota situation, and Lakota
Literacy - writing a term/research paper. Prerequisites: Lak 103,
Lak 233, Lak 323, Engl 103.
3 credits
Lak 313 Introduction to Lakota Sociolinguistics
This course is designed to study the variations and differences
that have occurred in the Lakota Language since the pre-reservation
period to the present. It will also focus on the sociocultural
factors that have influenced the speaking style. Prerequisites:
Lak 103, Lak 233, lak 323, Lak 423, or chairperson approval.
3 credits
EDUCATION COURSE
Lak 433 Methods of Teaching the Lakota Language
Students will learn various methods for teaching the Lakota Language
for grades K-College. This course will provide students with experience
in the Silent Way, Total Immersion, and intensive study of Lakota
grammar. The students will learn about the oral and written expression
of the Lakota Language from a linguistic perspective and through
Lakota storytelling. They will also learn elements of effective
instruction and Lakota student learning styles. Activities will
include the development of lesson plans and the effective presentation
of lessons.
Prerequisites: Lak 103, Lak 113, Lak 213, Lak 223, Lak 313, Engl
103, Engl 113
3 credits
LkEd 453 Methods of Teaching Lakota Studies Across the Curriculum
Students will learn the various methods and teaching strategies
necessary for integrating the Lakota Language, Literature, History,
and culture into K-12 curriculum. They will also learn elements
of effective instruction and Lakota student learning styles. Activities
will include the development of lesson plans and effective presentation
of lessons. Prerequisites: General & Lakota Core Requirements
3 credits
LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES
LLit 103 Lakota Oral Literature
An analysis of Lakota oral history and literature, covering such
areas as the creation of the universe, the creation of living
creatures and the Lakota people.
3 credits
LLit 213 American Indian Literature
A brief survey of the literature of the western tradition dealing
with Indian subjects as an in-depth study of the written literature
of the American Indian people. Prerequisite: Engl 113
3 credits
LLit 223 Contemporary Indian Literature
This course will examine the written literature of the novel,
short story, poetry, and autobiography/biography. Prerequisites:
Engl 103, Engl 113, LLit 213 or consent of the chairperson.
3 credits
HISTORY COURSES
LHist 203 Lakota History I
An introduction to the Lakota Historical development as relayed
through oral history and tribal beliefs. A general study of social,
cultural, political and economic history of the Lakota people
prior to 1878. (This may apply towards the History Degree) Prerequisites:
Engl 103, StSk 103 or test-out
3 credits
LHist 213 Lakota History II
An in-depth study of the social, cultural, political, and economic
history of the Lakota people from 1878-1939. The students will
research and examine the early reservation period. (This is also
required for the History Major.) Prerequisites: Engl 113 and StSk
103 or test-out
3 credits
LHist 323 Seminar in Contemporary Indian Issues
This course is a study of contemporary Native American and Lakota
historical development since 1940 with an emphasis on active field
research on the social, political, and economic aspects of reservation
life. It includes thorough examination of the Indian Reorganization
Act, Termination, Civil Rights, Indian Religious Freedom Act,
and Self-Determination and their effects. Prerequisites: LHist
203 or LHist 213, LPol 223, Engl 113
3 credits
LHist 353 Lakota U.S. Military Confrontations
A study of the major military confrontations between the Lakota
(Sioux) nation and the U.S. Military from the 1850's thru the
1890's. Field work on battle sites will be conducted upon completion
of the necessary coursework. Prerequisites: LHist 203, LHist 213,
LPol 223, Engl 113
3 credits
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
LPol 213 American Indian Political Systems
A study of American Indian tribal political systems and tribal
institutions for decision making. Prerequisites: Engl 103 and
StSk 103 or test-out
3 credits
LPol 223 Lakota Tribal Law, Treaties, and Government
The concept of tribal sovereignty involving the relationship of
tribal people to federal and state governments through historical
development of treaties, congressional acts, and court decisions.
Prerequisite: Engl 113, LSoc 103.
3 credits
LPol 313 Indian Law
This course will involve an in-depth consideration of the special
attributes to federal, state and tribal laws as they relate to
Indian citizens both on and off the reservation. Prerequisites:
Engl 113 and LPol 223
3 credits
PSYCHOLOGY COURSE
LPsy 323 Native American Indian Psychology
Study of Indian behavior, personality development, and individual
differences and reactions to non-Indian demands and environment.
Prerequisites: Psy 103 and Engl 113
3 credits
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
LSoc 103 Lakota Culture
A study of Lakota cultural development including a general study
of customs, beliefs, rituals and social patterns of the Lakota
people. Prerequisites: StSk 103 or test-out.
3 credits
LSoc 223 Lakota Thought and Philosophy
A course which examines the customs, beliefs, and philosophical
outlook of the Indian in relation to the universe, to the supernatural,
and to man’s relationship with all creation. Prerequisites:
Engl 103 and LSoc 103, StSk 103 or test-out.
3 credits
LSoc 233 Lakota Social Systems
A better understanding of the Lakota society and social philosophies,
government and morals are examined along with cross-cultural values
of contemporary society. Prerequisites: LSoc 103 and Engl 113.
3 credits
LSoc 303 American Indian Women
This course is designed to emphasize the qualities, attributes,
expectations, and importance of American Indian female etiquette
with a focus on the Lakota female role. The aspects of nature
to be studied in detail are the spiritual, emotional, physical,
and intellectual. Prerequisites: LSoc 103, Lak 103, Engl 113.
3 credits
LSoc 403 The Culture of the American Indian
A general study of the past and present culture patterns of the
American Indian. Prerequisites: LSoc 103, LHist 203, and Engl
113
3 credits
LSocM 223 Lakota Cultural Resource Management - Archives
and Archaeology
A course designed as an introduction to preserving historical
records, and the use of the archival resources, with an emphasis
on the role of the Oglala Lakota College archives. The content
of the course will survey the archives theories and methods which
archivists use in collecting and processing historical and institutional
records. Lectures on archival theory, methods, and archaeological
research methods and resources conducted by professionals in the
fields of archives and archaeology. Prerequisites: LHist 203,
LSoc 103, and Engl 113
3 credits
Lak 283/483 Internship in Lakota Studies
An internship in the Lakota experience on the Pine Ridge reservation.
Students will work with cultural-religious leaders, tribal political
leaders, or any other persons as approved by the Lakota Studies
chairperson. Prerequisite: Chairperson Approval and in the last
semester of 2 year or 4 year program.
3-6 credits
Lak 290/490 Special Topics in Lakota Studies
A study of selected topics in Lakota Studies including the writing
of local Lakota history, Lakota Studies projects in Language,
Art, Literature and other Lakota Studies topics. Variable credits.
Chairperson approval.
SCIENCE COURSES
LSci 203 Traditional, Foods, Plants and Herbs
This course explores over thirty different common herbs and plants
that were used traditionally by Lakota households for general
health and healing purposes. Students will do local field studies
and will be required to gather and identify the different plants
and learn the importance of them according to cultural beliefs,
tradition, and song. 100 level science course and Engl 103
3 credits
LSci 303 Lakota and the Environment
This course traces the evolution of the European and Native American
cultures and their influence on the ecosystem and their effects
on the environment, and the transformation of a pre-industrial
society into an industrial society. It will examine the colonization
efforts of the European culture on the Native American culture
and the effects industry has on the environment, land, wildlife,
water, and the earth (Unci Maka). Prerequisites: Bio 113 and Engl
113
3 credits
LTh 443 Comparative Studies in Lakota Religion
This course is a comparative analysis of the contemporary diversity
of Lakota religious practices on the reservation, including the
early Christian denominations and their effects and tracing the
traditional Lakota religious practices from the pre-reservation
period to the present. Prerequisites: Engl 113, LSoc 103, LSoc
223.
3 credits
(Note: Lak 290/490 is used when special courses in Lakota Studies are offered which are not listed in the catalog.)
(Note: LHist 203, LHist 213 and LSoc 103 replace LSoc 103 Lakota History and Culture. Any one of the three new courses will satisfy the Lakota history and culture courses requirement of the college.)
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