"OUR LAND, OUR RELIGION, AND OUR LIFE
ARE ONE"
FALL 2009
INSTRUCTOR: TOM GAMBOA
CLASS
TIME: 7:O0 TO 9:50, WED, ROOM 581
WEB PAGE: http://www.grossmont.edu/tom.gamboa/
OFFICE ROOM #:
567; OFFICE PHONE: 644-7529 VOICE MEMO: 3752
OFFICE HOURS:
6:00 TO 7:00 PM: E-MAIL: collegeprof2@hotmail.com
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BOOKS: GOD IS RED:
VINE DELORIA
THE SACRED: BECK, WALTERS, FRANCISCO
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1. If my
office hours are inconvenient get together with me and we will set up an
appointment convenient to the two of us.
2. ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY: Cheating and
plagiarism (using as one’s own ideas, writings or materials of someone else
without acknowledgement or permission) can result in any one of a variety of
sanctions. Such penalties may range from
an adjusted grade on the particular exam, paper, project, or assignment to a
failing grade in the course. The
instructor may also summarily suspend the student for the class meeting when
the infraction occurs, as well as the following class meeting. For further clarification and information on
these issues, please consult with your instructor or contact the office of the
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
3. ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is very important. Excessive absences or if you miss two or more
class meetings in a row may result in you being dropped from this course. You
must be on time and stay for the entire class period to be considered present.
See me if you foresee any attendance problems.
I may drop you due to poor attendance, despite what grade you have in
the class.
If you do not think you will be here for
any of the exams make prior arrangements with me. I will not let anyone take an
early Final Exam. Arrange your life to ensure you will be in class on the day
of the Final Exam. Remember it is your responsibility to properly withdraw from
class. This means picking up a drop card, filling it out and turning it into
Admissions and Records. Do not just stop attending class as I may be forced to
give you a grade that will usually be an F.
4. METHOD OF
EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCE: There will be two tests and a Final Exam. Your
two tests will consist of 65 multiple choice, matching or true‑false
questions plus a take home essay question worth 10 points. The final will
consist of 90 matching or true-false questions plus a take home essay question
test worth l0 points. The take home essay test will require you to answer any
one out of three questions. Each essay question will be neatly typed, double‑spaced.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ESSAY, WHICH IS NOT TYPED, NOR WILL I ACCEPT ANY LATE
ESSAY QUESTIONS. The take home essays will be worth 10 points. The Final Exam
will be last unit covered and comprehensive (everything covered from the first
day).
BREAKDOWN:
TEST #1 75 POINTS 225 TO 250 POINTS = A
TEST #2 75 POINTS 200 TO 224 POINTS = B
FINAL 100 POINTS 175 TO 199 POINTS = C
250 POINTS 150 TO 174 POINTS = D
149 AND BELOW = F
6. Make sure
you keep up with the reading assignments. Tests will cover material from the
text and the lectures.
7. Students
with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to
notify the instructor and contact Disabled Student Services & Programs
(DSP&S) early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may
be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact DSP&S in person in
room 110 or by phone at (619) 644-7112 (7119 is TTY for deaf).
8. Supervised Tutoring Referral: Students are referred to enroll in the following supervised tutoring courses if the service indicated will assist them in achieving or reinforcing the learning objectives of this course:
IDS 198, Supervised Tutoring to receive tutoring in general computer applications in the Tech Mall;
English 198W, Supervised Tutoring for assistance
in the
IDS 198T, Supervised Tutoring to
receive one-on-one tutoring in academic subjects in the
To add any of these courses, students may obtain Add Codes at the Information/Registration Desk in the Tech Mall.
All Supervised Tutoring courses are non-credit/non-fee. However, when a student registers for a supervised tutoring course, and has no other classes, the student will be charged the usual health fee.
If your department sponsors a discipline-specific lab (such as Math, Biology, CVTE, etc.), your department chair will provide additional language for your syllabi. Chairs can obtain the senate approved language from Tasa Campos, the senate's secretary.
9. I hope I
have not scared you away. That is not my intent,
rather I wish to ensure you understand what is expected of you and what you can
expect from me. I will throw you no curves or try to trip you. My purpose is to
teach you the subject. I will be available for you anytime. If it means getting
together with you on an evening or a weekend I will make the time to meet and
clarify any questions you may have. The only thing I demand from you is effort,
be in class, be prepared, and there is nothing I will not do to help you.
We have much
material to cover and I assure you we will have a fun learning experience. We
will generate much discussion and self-disclosure. I encourage and maintain
openness in the classroom that allows for many viewpoints to be expressed but I
do demand civility and respect for the opinions of others. Let us HAVE A FUN
CLASS.
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
CCS-132 AMERICAN
INDIAN LIFESTYLES AND SPIRITUALITY
Upon completion of this course, students will…
a. Demonstrate an ability to
differentiate between native traditions and non-Indian influences.
b.
Analyze and contrast socio-cultural materials on American Indian values, morals
and ethics.
c. Analyze and describe American Indian Spirituality,
family and tribal norms, verbal-non-verbal communication patterns, relationship
expectations and responsibilities, and personal development.
d. Analyze and critique the American Indian world view
and their place in it.
e. Demonstrate the ability to compare and
contrast Native American and Euro-American
lifestyles
and values.
The measures below apply to all
of the above:
a. Term paper or group project.
b. Written and comprehensive examinations including
final examination.
c. Critiques on the various
forms of adaptability of American Indian traditions and cultures
ASSIGNMENTS
God is Red = G
The Sacred = S
DATE:
AUG 26 Introduction
SEP 2 S- Chap
1 - Seeking Life: Definitions of Religion & The
Sacred
SEP 9 G- Chap 5 - The Problem of
Creation
SEP 16 G- Chap 8 - Origin of
Religion
SEP 23 S- Chap
2 Ritual, Drama and Prayer
SEP 30 Finish Section Plus Test #1
OCT 7 S- Chap 3 - Learning the
Way: Traditional Education
OCT 14 S- Chap 4 - The Boundaries of
the Word
OCT 21 G- Chap 10 - Death and Religion
OCT 28 S-Chap 6 – The Changeable
Earth
NOV 4 S-Chap 8 - The Path of Life Plus
Test #2
NOV 11 G- Chap 11 - Human
Personality
NOV 18 S- Chap 10 The Peyote Spirit
NOV 25 G- CHAP 14 - Tribal Religion
and Contemporary American Culture
DEC 2 G- Chap 17 - Religion Today
DEC 9 S- Chap 14 - The Wandering Ground
TESTS #1:
SEP 30 G-CHAPS 5, 8: S- CHAPS 1, 2 PLUS LECTURES
#2: NOV 4: CHAPS 10:
S: CHAPS 3. 4. 6, 8, PLUS LECTURES
FINAL: WED DEC
16, 8 TO 10 PM
G: CHAPS 11,
14, 17: S: CHAPS 10, 14 PLUS LECTURE AND
TERMS
LAST DAY TO
DROP NOV 12
CCS‑132 ESSAY
QUESTIONS TEST #1
ANSWER ANY ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. MAKE SURE
YOUR ARGUMENTS, POSITIONS OR CONCLUSIONS ARE WELL FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED. REMEMBER.
I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY.
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1.
In Chapter 5, God is Red, DeLoria
states that closely following the creation of the world came
the disobedience of man (Adam). Thus
humankind "fell" from God's grace and with the fall of Adam the rest
of nature also falls out of grace with God.
Respond to the following:
a.
What do you think of this statement?
b.
Do you see this as an explanation of the entrance of evil
and sin into the world?
c.
Is humankind then corrupt and beyond redemption?
2. In Chap 1 of The Sacred (page 8): Six
concepts of thinking about the Sacred are presented. Examine these six concepts and reflect on
your life, put them into perspective as to how you live your daily life. Respond to each of the concepts as to how
they relate to your life. Be thorough,
be reflective, and respond to all of the concepts.
CCS‑132
ESSAY QUESTIONS TEST #2
ANSWER ANY ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. MAKE SURE
YOU ANSWER EVERYTHING THE QUESTION CALLS FOR, DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. MAKE SURE YOUR ARGUMENTS, POSITIONS OR
CONCLUSIONS ARE WELL FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED.
REMEMBER THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID. I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY.
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1.
In Chap 11, God is Red,
read page 189 and respond to the following:
a.
Do you agree or disagree with DeLoria's
views?
b.
Why did Christians remain silent while the various abuses
were being committed in the name of their religion?
2.
After reading Chapter 10, The Sacred, respond to the
following:
a.
In your view is the
b.
Is the Native American Church similar or different than
Christianity? How?
c.
Should other than Indians be allowed to be members of the
CCS‑132
FINAL ESSAY QUESTIONS #3
ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTION. MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER
EVERYTHING THE QUESTION CALLS FOR, DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. MAKE SURE YOUR ARGUMENTS, POSITIONS OR
CONCLUSIONS ARE WELL FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED.
REMEMBER, I AM NOT LOOKING FOR WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID,
I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY.
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1.
After reading Chapter 14, God is Red, respond to the
following:
a.
Can tribal religions make a comeback?
b.
Will the Indian youth of today embrace a revival of tribal
religions?
c.
What problems, if any, are being encountered in bringing the
tribal religions back?
d.
Can tribal religions survive today?
COMPREHENSIVE
PART OF THE EXAMS: THESE ARE THE TERMS THAT WILL BE ON YOUR FINAL…LOOK IN THE
GLOSSARY SECTION OF THE SACRED.
ABORIGINAL
ACCULTURATION
COLLECTIVE
COLONIALISM
CONCEPTION
COSMOLOGY
DEITIES
DIVINE
ECOLOGY
ECO-SYSTEM
ESSENCE
ETHICS
ETHNOLOGIST
IMPERCEPTIBLE
INCARNATION
INTANGIBLE
KIN
MALLEABLE
MORALS
MULTI-FACETED
NATIVISTIC
PAN-TRIBAL
PERMEATE
PHENOMENON
PILGRIMAGE
PROSELYTIZE
SACRAMENT
SACRILEGE
SECULAR
SHAMAN
SOLIDARITY
TERRESTRIAL
TRADITIONAL
TRANCE
TRANSCEDENTAL
VALIDATE
VIABLE