BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brimley, MI 49715

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: NA110 - Native Americans: Sharing Our Culture and Traditions
DEPARTMENT: Native American Studies
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Suggitt
ON-LINE OFFICE HOURS: Via email or telephone at any time:
Email: amsuggitt@hotmail.com
Telephone: (906) 635-0323
COURSE CREDITS: 3
COURSE DURATION: 15 weeks from receipt of password.
PREREQUISITES: Ability to navigate the Internet; use the WebBoard Message Board, use a word processing program; communicate using email.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a means of sharing cultural and traditional norms between the Native American tribes of the United States. It demonstrates the diversity of the Native American ways of life, including cultural changes and continuity of traditions in present-day Native American cultures.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to:
  • Explain the significance of the timeless tradition of storytelling to Native Americans.
  • Identify cultural and traditional similarities of Native Americans across the United States.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the unique relationship between the Native American communities.
  • Explore how government policies impact current political, social and cultural issues.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Student resources from affiliated tribe; resource material provided on class website and student research.
TRANSFER POTENTIAL: For transferability information, please consult the Transfer Equivalency List located in the Registrar's Office – Telephone (906) 248-5580 or (800) 844-BMCC.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT: Students will be expected to post weekly WebBoard assignments and submit Weekly Reports to the instructor. The Weekly Reports and Summary Report are to be sent to the instructor via email at amsuggitt@hotmail.com. The Weekly Reports and Summary Report will be submitted as attachments to the email.  If a student is to miss an assignment, s/he must inform the instructor.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You have fifteen weeks to complete the course from the time you receive your password.
PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING: The instructor reserves the right to fail any student for cheating on any assignment or plagiarizing the work of others. The BMCC Administrative board may discipline students who cheat or plagiarize.
BMCC POLICIES: It is very important that you click the following links and read about BMCC's policies and procedures: Drop Policy, Billing Procedures, Book Refund and Book Buyback Procedures.
Information about an outstanding bill and transcripts
STUDENT EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation will be based on a combination of WebBoard Postings (15), Weekly Reports (15) and one Summary Report. Refer to the Grading System Guidelines for additional information. Grades will be based on content, timeliness and grammar. The Weekly Reports and final Summary Report are to be 1-2 pages in length, double spaced, using a 12-point font.
GRADING STANDARDS:
WebBoard postings (15) 45%
Weekly Reports (15) 45%
Summary Report 10%

A 94 - 100% C 74 - 76%
A- 90 - 93% C- 70 - 73%
B+ 87 - 89% D+ 67 - 69%
B 84 - 86% D 64 - 66%
B- 80 - 83% D- 60 - 63%
C+ 77 - 79% F 00 - 59%
RELATED INFORMATION: Student Password: Contact Laura Parish (lparish@bmcc.edu) at Bay Mills Community College.
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