This course primarily focuses on the history, cultures, spiritual direction and crafts of different tribes. Special emphasis is placed on the trail of treaties and prevailing attitudes surrounding broken treaties. Students gain a further understanding of Indian life by reproducing artifacts. The class may culminate with a visit to one of the cooperating tribes. This course in public speaking consists of instruction in tempo, tone, mannerisms and other techniques that can be applied to life situations.
Students are responsible for several presentations that are critiqued by their peers.
The subjects of these speeches and performances include sales, improvisation, information, persuasion and comedy. Student speeches may be videotaped for the purpose of critical analysis and feedback. Students will review their competencies and build new skills in the areas of English, reading comprehension, mathematics and scientific reasoning. Students will also learn test-taking strategies and participate in practice SAT and ACT examinations. These practice examinations will then be reviewed to determine areas requiring additional study or focus.