FYS 27 Contesting Native American Sovereignty
This course will explore various historical struggles of Native peoples in North America in their quest for sovereignty and agency. Sovereignty, in legal terms, has defined the boundaries of possibility for Native peoples, acting as both an opportunity to secure and protect rights, while also as an imposed structure allowing for continued marginalization. Students will interrogate structures of oppression, exploring the “nested”-nature of settler colonial configurations of nationhood and sovereignty. There will be a strong emphasis on writing and critical analysis throughout the course.
Prerequisite
Open only to first year frosh