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Native American Studies


Native American Studies 2008


Native American Studies 2007


Native American Studies 2006


The Longyear Museum of Anthropology and Native American Studies present

Where the Two Came to their Father: Paintings for a Navajo War Ceremonial

October 21, 2009 - March 12, 2010

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Colgate's topical major in Native American studies offers students the opportunity to undertake a comparative and historical study of the pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary cultures of North, Central and South America.

The required and elective courses are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, representing the various topical and areal interests of Colgate faculty members whose specializations concern the art, archaeology, culture, geography, history, literature, religion and Euro-American contact of native populations in the New World.

This topical major provides an excellent background for professional work or continuing studies in the areas of inter-American relations, Latin American studies, anthropology, archaeology, history, government services, art history, museum studies and religion.

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Admin Assistant: Kathy Langworthy
Office: 115 Alumni Hall
Phone: (315) 228-7806