HUM 215 - Indigenous Cultures Eskimo - Inuit

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement

WR 115Q as required

Course Description: Studies the art and culture of the Eskimo/Inuit of the Arctic area from the past to the present. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT).

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the historical and geographic context of the native Eskimo/Inuit peoples. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Describe the relationship between the peoples, their environment, and the resultant art forms.
CLO#3: Describe the process of acculturation: the exchange and adoption of ideas between two different cultures.
CLO#4: Explain how art reveals the creative person’s potential and responsibilities in their culture, leading to greater self-esteem and awareness of community.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.