Course Descriptions

100 Introduction to American Indian Studies. I, SS; 3 cr (e-S-E). Focus is history, social organization, political experience, artistic expression of North American Indians, using methods and materials from a number of disciplines as an introduction to the interdisciplinary field. P: Open to Fr.

150 American Indians in Higher Education. I; 1 cr (E). This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. First semester topics examine issues in environmental studies, medicine, law, business, engineering and education. A secondary focus engages students in critical thinking, writing skills, university life and career decisions. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.

151 American Indians in the Sciences and Humanities. Irr.; 1 cr (e-S-E). This course further introduces students to opportunities in higher education for American Indians. Topics include Physical Sciences, Anthropology/Archaeology, Sociology, History, English, and Visual Arts. This course focuses as well on methods used in the field, problem solving, conflict resolution, and simulations. P: Amer Ind 150. Open to Fr.

172 Introduction to the Literature of Native America. (Crosslisted with English) I, II, SS; 3 cr (e-L-E). Introduction to the oral and written literatures of the peoples of native North America. An engagement with texts across historical periods, tribal groups, and regions to examine forms such as oratory, sermon, testimony, autobiography, and contemporary poetry and novels. P: Open to Fr.

199 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (E). Independent study for freshmen and sophomores in collaboration with a faculty member. P: Open to Fr and So only; cons inst.

208 An Introduction to the Archaeology of Native North America. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3 cr (S-E). Introduction for nonspecialists to the findings of archaeological research concerning native North America prior to European contact. Critical concepts for understanding and enjoying the archaeological literature and sites pertaining to America's Indian heritage will be emphasized. P: Open to Fr.

275 American Indian Oral Literatures. (Crosslisted with English) I or II or SS; 3 cr (e-L-I). A study of American Indian oral literature including literature from Wisconsin tribes or from other regions such as Southwest or Great Plains. This course emphasizes Native American storytellers. P:6 cr of intro lit or cons inst. Open to Fr.

301 First Semester Ojibwe. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (e-H-E). Introduction to the Ojibwe language, spoken and written, with emphasis on oral tradition and extensive study of grammar. P: Open to Fr. .pdf

302 Second Semester Ojibwe. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (e-H-I). Continuation of Ojibwe language study, with an emphasis on traditional winter cycle myths. P: Amer Ind 301. Open to Fr.

314 Indians of North America. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3 cr (e-S-I). Description and analysis of native cultures, and the role of environmental and historical factors in North America. P: So st or cons inst. .pdf

317 Peoples and Cultures of the Arctic. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3-4 cr (S-I). Traditional and contemporary cultures of the Eskimos and Indians of the American arctic and subarctic. Limited comparative data from circum-polar peoples of the Old World. P: Anthro 100 or 104 or cons inst.

354 Archaeology of Wisconsin. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). This course introduces students to the prehistoric archaeology of Wisconsin through a combination of lectures complimented by laboratory sessions in which actual prehistoric artifacts dating from 11,500 to 500 years ago are studied. P: Jr st or cons inst.

355 Archaeology of Eastern North America. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). This course reviews the archaeological evidence pertaining to prehistoric Native North American lifeways of the Great Plains and Eastern Woodlands of North America from the earliest arrival of humans perhaps 12,000 years ago to the time of European contact. P: Jr st, Anthro 102 or 112, or cons inst.

356 Archaeology of Western North America. (Crosslisted with Anthro) II or SS; 3 cr (e-S-I). Reviews the archaeological evidence pertaining to prehistoric Native North American lifeways of the Northwest Coast, the Plateau, the Great Basin, California, and the American Southwest. Emphasis is on significant cultural transitions such as the origins of sedentary villages, ranks and status, the development of agriculture, migration, and trade. P: Anthro 102 or 112 or cons inst.

371 Survey of North American Indian Languages. (Crosslisted with Linguis) Irr.; 3 cr (e-H-I). Overview of native languages of North America, including topics such as history, distribution, diversity, government policy, language endangerment, elaboration of cultural domains, language and worldview, speech styles, language structure (phonology, morphology, grammatical categories), performance (narrative, song), writing systems. .pdf

401 Third Semester Ojibwe. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (e-H-D). Continuation of Ojibwe language study, with emphasis on traditional, seasonal cycle; grammar forms of word deviations. P: Amer Ind 301, 302 or placement. Open to Fr.

402 Fourth Semester Ojibwe. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (e-H-A). Continuation of Ojibwe language study, emphasizing literary aspects of oral tradition. Grammatical focus on syntax and stylistics. P: Amer Ind 301, 302, 401 or placement. Open to Fr.

431 American Indian Folklore. (Crosslisted with Anthro, Folklore) II; 3 cr (e-D). An introduction to the genres of American Indian Folklore. Special attention is given to creation stories, trickster tales, and the relationship between folklore and historical memory. P: Jr st or cons inst.

444 Native American Environmental Issues and the Media. (Crosslisted with LSc Com) II; 3 cr (e-Z-I). Explores public understanding and media coverage of Native American environmental issues including treaty rights, air and water quality, land-into-trust, and sacred sites. Analysis of organizational and structural constraints of media coverage relating to issues of sovereignty and intergovernmental relationships. P: Jr st.

450 Issues in American Indian Studies. I, II, SS; 3 cr (e-S-D). Content varies depending on instructor. Special focus on American Indian thought and perspectives on subjects in the arts and sciences. P: Cons inst. .pdf

490 American Indian History. (Crosslisted with History) II or SS; 3-4 cr (e-S-I). P: Jr st or cons inst. .pdf

639 American Indians in Contemporary Society. (Crosslisted with Rur Soc, Soc) II; 3 cr (e-S-D). Analysis of the social, economic, political, and legal status of American Indians in modern U.S. society, with emphasis on the emergence of tribal sovereignty, American Indian ethnic identity, pan-Indianism, and the special social/and economic problems faced by American Indians. P: Jr st, intro crse in sociology or cons inst.

699 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (D). Independent study for junior, senior and graduate students in collaboration with a faculty member. P: Jr, Sr or Grad st, and cons inst.

 

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