FOUR DIRECTIONS INSTITUTE

Welcome to the Four Directions Institute Distance Learning Program. This course will take approximately 22 hours to complete and will include:

Students will prepare a (geographically specific) class curriculum. There will otherwise be no tests or examinations. Grades will be awarded a letter grade based on the course curriculum and student participation in the seminar.

It is recommended that students complete the on-line reading in the order of the modules because the modules are reliant on and often refer to modules preceding them. Keeping a reading journal is recommended (summary and opinion). Contact Dr. LaMay by e-mail: Contact Dr. LaMay

Assignments	*It is important that you complete each module in order before proceeding to the next module. There will be assignments at the beginning and end of each one.*
Introduction	Story and Syllabus
Preparation	*Read: The First Californians, Four Directions Press; and Island of Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell*
Module 1	Glossary of Terms
Module 2	Form and Style of American Indian Literatures
Module 3	Four Directions of American Indian Education: A Case Study
Module 4	Five Macro-Cultures of California Indians
Module 5	California Indian History
Module 6	California Indians Today
Module 7	Curriculum Preparation
Module 8	Seminar
	EXIT

Reading on-line and off-line course materials	12 hours
Participating in the seminar	8 hours
Preparation of a customized class curriculum	2 hours