AS 107 American Indian Astronomy Star Lore ND

In this course we will study the astronomy and star lore of many different American Indian cultures throughout the Americas. We will examine how they used the sky for both practical purposes, such as fixing a calendar and for navigation, as well as for spiritual purposes, creating constellations and mythology, in order to understand the world they lived in. Our sources will use both archaeoastronomical methods to study pre-Columbian artifacts and ruins as well as anthropological methods to study contemporary and historic cultures.  Offered summers if warranted by sufficient demand.

Credits

3

Course Types

ND

Faculty

Cline, Kelly |

Offered

As Needed