Native Studies Department

L.E. Bradley, Acting Chair
East Hall, Room 301
(605) 677-5209
Larry.Bradley@usd.edu
nativestudies@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/nativestudies

FACULTY:

Assistant Professor:

Elizabeth A. Castle, Native American Women, Contemporary Native American Issues, Oral History

MAJOR:

Native Studies, B.A.

DOUBLE MAJOR:

Native Studies

MINOR:

Native Studies

Native Studies offers a program of study grounding students in the fundamentals of the discipline as well as preparing them for the challenges that are unique to Native Peoples and Native Country, including the nation-to-nation relationship that exists between Native Peoples and modern states and non-state actors. The program is flexible enough for students to explore questions of major interest, to allow opportunities for meaningful undergraduate research, and to engage questions unique to Native Country. The program also includes a specialization in either Oceti Sakowin Oyate Studies (People of the Seven Council Fires, or more commonly known as the Dakota/Lakota/Nakota people) or Lakota language.

Instruction in Lakota language is offered through the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Philosophy. LAKL 245 Lakota Language Table is a co-requisite for both the introductory and intermediate Lakota language courses. Students who have prior knowledge of Lakota language may be able to obtain credit by exam for one or more Lakota language courses. For more information, please consult the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Philosophy.