101 Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG; CD3
Introduction to the different disciplinary perspectives
available for the study of American Indian cultures, with an
emphasis on history, anthropology, and law.
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102 Introduction to American Indian Expressive Cultures
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVE; CD3
Introduction to a broad range of American Indian expressive
cultures, from traditional to contemporary forms, in art,
literature, oral traditions, music, and film.
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111 Studies in American Indian Languages I
4 crs (3-1). F.
GE-IA; CD3
Introduction to American Indian language families and
concentrated study of one specific language within its
cultural context, with emphasis on speaking and listening
skills. (For specific languages, see current Class Schedule
Bulletin.)
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112 Studies in American Indian Languages II
4 crs (3-1). Sp.
P: AIS 111
GE-IA; CD3
Department permission required
Continuation of American Indian Languages I, with additional
attention paid to dialect diversity, and competing writing
systems. (For specific languages, see current Class Schedule
Bulletin.)
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142 Introduction to Literature of the American Indian
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
See also ENGL142
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 142 and AIS 142 or if
taken after ENGL 346 or AIS 346
Not available for juniors or seniors
A study of the literature by and about American Indians,
with special attention to the cultural background.
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161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIA; FC
See also ANTH161
Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 161 and AIS 161
Culture as the human means of environmental adaptation.
Explores cross-cultural regularities and the range of
variation in human behavior. Comparison of widely different
economic, social, political and religious systems.
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240 American Indian History
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; CD3
See also HIST240
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 240 and AIS 240
An introduction to the history of the native peoples of the
United States with major emphasis upon European contact, the
mutual interaction of European and American Indian cultures,
and the resulting adaptations and conflicts.
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242 The American Indian in Literature and Film
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
See also ENGL242
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 242 and AIS 242
A cross-disciplinary exploration of the images of American
Indians and their relevance to American society in film,
literary, and historical texts.
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250 American Indian Politics
3 crs (3-0). Su.
GE-IIID; CD3
See also POLS250
Credit may not be earned in both POLS 250 and AIS 250
The course will examine the recent trends in American Indian
politics beginning with the American Indian Movement through
the present. The course will include topics on tribal
sovereignty, legalized gambling, and tribal government.
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291 Special Topics
1-4 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Instructor approval required
Topics will be determined by specific themes related to
American Indian Studies by instructor and program director,
and based upon student interest and need.
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311 Middle America
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIC; FC
See also GEOG311
Credit may not be earned in both GEOG 311 and AIS 311
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands, with
special attention to the pre-Columbian roots of the mainland
in relation to the modern nations, and an analysis of
current problems in the island nations.
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324 Native Art of the Americas
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA; CD3; FC
See also ARTH324
Credit may not be earned in both ARTH 324 and AIS 324
Minimum sophomore standing
A comparative study of art and its cultural relationships
among native Americans. Carving, painting, architecture and
functional crafts will be studied.
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325 North American Indians
3 crs (3-0).
P: Previous completion of ANTH 161/AIS 161 strongly
recommended
GE-IIIA; CD3
See also ANTH325
Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 325 and AIS 325
Comparative analysis, by culture area, of traditional
American Indian economies, social and political
organization, religion and philosophy. Impact of European
colonization and control on traditional cultures.
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330 Indigenous Religions of the Americas
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: One course in RELS, PHIL, AIS or consent of instructor
GE-IVB; FC; CD3
See also RELS330
Credit may not be earned in both RELS 330 and AIS 330
This course will introduce indigenous religions in the
cultural contexts of Latin America and North American Indian
nations. It will study historical religious development from
Pre-Columbian, through colonial experience, to present day
cultural movements. Field trips include going to museums.
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335 Precolumbian Art of Mexico and Central America
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; CD3
See also ARTH335
Credit may not be earned in both ARTH 335 and AIS 335
Designed as an upper division survey of the art of the
Precolumbian civilizations of Mexico and Central America. It
covers the Preclassic, Classic, and Postclassic art and
architecture of the Almec, Maya, Aztec, and other
Mesoamerican cultures.
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336 American Indian Mythology
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD; CD3
See also ENGL336
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 336 and AIS 336
A study of the spiritual and cultural values reflected in
American Indian myths, legends, and oral traditions.
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345 /545 American Indian Autobiography
3 crs (3-0).
P: Three credits of English Literature (GE-IVD) or one of
the following: AIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 480, AIS/HIST
240, AIS/POLS 250, AIS/ARTH 324, AIS/ANTH 325,
AIS/HIST 468, AIS/HIST 482 or consent of instructor.
GE-IVD; CD3
See also ENGL345
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 345/545 & AIS 345/545
Explores evolving forms and political implications of the
creation and production of American Indian autobiographies
and collaborative personal narratives.
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346 /546 Major Works in American Indian Literature
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Three credits of English Literature (GE-IVD) or one of
the following: AIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 480, AIS/HIST
240, AIS/POLS 250, AIS/ARTH 324, AIS/ANTH 325,
AIS/HIST468, AIS/HIST 482 or consent of instructor.
GE-IVD; CD3
See also ENGL346
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 346/546 & AIS 346/546
Major and supporting works of American Indian literature,
from oral and written sources.
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395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problem or topic related to American Indian
Studies.
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399 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Required GPA of 3.0 within the major. Student must complete
24 hours of study.
Get form from department office
Original individual research or studies related to American
Indian Studies.
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468 /668 Studies in American Indian History
1-3 crs.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD-Variable
See also HIST468
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 468 and AIS 468
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Selected topics depending on student and staff interests.
Possible topics include the history of Wisconsin Indians and
American Indians in the twentieth century. Consult class
schedule or department office for current offering.
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480 Capstone
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: AIS 101 and 102; core courses and electives in major
SL-Full; Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Department permission required
The capstone course asks a student to integrate previous
learning in American Indian Studies to produce a major
research project or creative activity within a seminar
format. Some travel to an American Indian community is
likely.
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482 /682 Wisconsin Indian History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor.
GE-IVC; CD3
See also HIST482
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 482 and AIS 482
Study of American Indian communities in Wisconsin with
emphasis on the mix of continuity and change in response to
outside forces.
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491 Special Topics
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Topics will be determined by specific themes related to
American Indian Studies by instructor and program director,
and based upon student interest and need. Possible topics
include treaty rights conflicts, tribal sovereignty, Indian
mascots and logos, and studies in American Indian authors.
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498 Internship
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: 24 credits in American Indian Studies
SL-Full; Not for GE
Limited to American Indian Studies majors
Get form from department office
Supervised assignment outside of the University to health or
education institutions or agencies, to American Indian
communities, to research institutions, to museums, cultural
institutions, or other determined by supervising instructor.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Required GPA of 3.0 within the major. Student must complete
24 hours of study.
Get form from department office
Original individual research or studies related to American
Indian Studies.
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