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Spring 2021 AMIND 440 Final Project Description Our Final Project will be a Researched Living History/Case Study Assignment, which will allow for a creative opportunity for us to practice historical thinking and practice concepts we have studied thus far to modern-day situations affecting indigenous peoples

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Spring 2021 AMIND 440 Final Project Description Our Final Project will be a Researched Living History/Case Study Assignment, which will allow for a creative opportunity for us to practice historical thinking and practice concepts we have studied thus far to modern-day situations affecting indigenous peoples. For your project, you may select a topic of your choice, analyze its context and implications, and explore possible solutions to the problem/options for the future. Assignment Presentation Options Your Final Project can be showcased either as 1) a traditional essay OR as 2) a creative presentation. Option #1) If you choose to showcase your work as a traditional essay, here is the criteria: -at least 6 typed pages minimum (8 pages maximum), double-spaced in 12 point font -use MLA formatting -include an MLA Works Cited page Option #2) If you choose to showcase your work as a creative presentation, here is the criteria: -can be a video or recorded PowerPoint Presentation/Prezi *OR if you have an alternative structure in mind, please check with me* -creative presentation must be 5 minutes minimum (8 minutes maximum) -include an MLA Works Cited page in addition to presentation Criteria for Evaluation: -Clearly selects and presents one topic/issue of focus related to our course -Thoroughly presents and analyzes historical context from which topic/issue arises -Thoroughly presents and analyzes historical and modern-day implications -Thoroughly presents stances and/or options on potential solutions/changes needed -Thoughtfully proposes the best solution based on research and course materials/concepts -Includes connections to/support from our textbook throughout essay/presentation -Includes connections to at least 3 key terms within essay/presentation -Includes a Works Cited page in MLA format Assignment Outline Whether you present your work in a traditional essay or as a creative presentation, either option should follow this outline: -What is the issue and goal of the analysis? *introduce the topic assuming your readers/viewers are unfamiliar, and include a clear thesis -What is the context of the issue? *clearly explain historical context surrounding/shaping the topic using our textbook, lectures, and outside sources -What key facts should be considered? *clearly explain implications of the topic in modern times based on textbook, lectures, and outside sources (personal testimonies, data, etc can be used as evidence) -What are possible solutions/changes needed? *clearly show different stances on the topic and/or solutions proposed and/or changes needed -Select the best option: what would you recommend — and why? *conclude by making an argument for the best option/solution and explain why based on the information covered within your entire essay/presentation. *answer the larger “so what” question – in other words, why does this topic matter today? Potential Topic Ideas *These broad topics are meant to help offer direction and inspire your own ideas. *Keep in mind that your proposed topics are not limited to the contents of this list. *If there is a topic related to the course that you’re interested in, please let me know! *Keep in mind again that the topics listed are TOO broad and that your topic should be VERY specific. *I recommend checking in with me on your topic/ideas before getting started. California Missions Boarding Schools California Gold Rush Christopher Columbus Indian Mascots Pocahontas Cultural Appropriation Black Hills/Mount Rushmore Environmental Justice/Environmental Racism Reparations/Repatriation/Rematriation Tribal Nation Building/Tribal Sovereignty Indian Self-Determination Standing Rock Protest Indigenous Activism Mauna Kea Protest Indigenous Environmental Stewardship Tribal Termination Policies in 1950s Urban Relocation Policies in 1950s Global Indigeneity/US Imperialism Indigenous Art/Fashion/Film Representation/Misrepresentation of Native Americans in ads/media/films/education/history/etc. Current effects of COVID-19 on indigenous communities Key Term Connections *Here is a list of our key terms to choose from. Be sure to connect to at least 3 in your project! -colonization -decolonization -firsting and lasting -settler colonialism -doctrine of discovery -manifest destiny -historical thinking -context -assimilation -appropriation -environmental justice -sovereignty -self-determination