Learning Through Listening: Native American Issues in Rural Oregon Communities

Ethnic Studies and Sociology (ES 499/599 CRN ) (SOC. 499/599 CRN )

Spring Break 2009 Ethnic Studies Field Course

March 23 to March 27, 2009

Be part of a unique learning experience in which students take a non-traditional action research approach to learning. Students will spend five days interacting with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and related stakeholders on the Oregon coast. By carefully listening to and interacting with different rural community stakeholders including: school officials, human health and service providers, casino and gaming officials, high school students, extension services personnel, fishing industry representatives, developers, law enforcement officers, and tribal leaders, students will begin to develop a better understanding of the complex cross-cultural issues that face Native American populations in rural Oregon today. The course begins on Sunday, March 23 and is completed on Friday, March 27.

$175 Fee

(Includes some food, all transportation, admission fees and course reading materials for the 5 days)

Once registered the fee is non-refundable. The fee is separate from tuition costs.

DRAFT SYLLABUS

James Collins (Siletz) OSU Graduate 1888

For more information, contact:

Kurt Peters, Department of Ethnic Studies

(541) 737-0709; Kpeters@orst.edu

Dwaine Plaza, Department of Sociology

(541) 737-5369; DPlaza@orst.edu

Course Web Site: http://osu.orst.edu/instruct/soc204/plazad/native6/index.htm