2005-2006 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

AIS - American Indian Studies

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.

102 Introduction to American Indian Expressive Cultures
3 crs (3-0). F, 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.

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.)

112 Studies in American Indian Languages II
4 crs (3-1). Sp.
P: AIS 111
GE-IA; CD3
Continuation of American Indian Languages I, with additional attention paid to dialect diversity, and competing writing systems. (For specific languages, see current Class Schedule.)

142 Introduction to Literature of the American Indian
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with ENGL 142
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.

161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIA; FC
Cross-listed with ANTH 161
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.

240 American Indian History
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; CD3
Cross-listed with HIST 240
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.

242 The American Indian in Literature and Film
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with ENGL 242
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 242 and AIS 242
A critical, cultural examination of the origins and evolution of film images of American Indians; analysis based on study and application of film techniques as well as literary and historical textual analysis.

250 American Indian Politics
3 crs (3-0). Su.
GE-IIID; CD3
Cross-listed with POLS 250
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.

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.

311 Middle America
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIC; FC
Cross-listed with GEOG 311
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.

322 /522 Native Geographies
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIC; CD3
Cross-listed with GEOG 322
Credit may not be earned in both GEOG 322 and AIS 322
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
The historical and contemporary relationships of American Indians to place, including land use and environmental issues, indigenous mapping techniques, sacred sites, territorial nationhood, and legal rights to ceded and sovereign lands. The course also provides insight into the unique cultures of indigenous peoples around the world.

324 Native Art of the Americas
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA; CD3; FC
Cross-listed with ARTH 324
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.

325 North American Indians
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Previous completion of ANTH 161/AIS 161 strongly
recommended
GE-IIIA; CD3
Cross-listed with ANTH 325
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.

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
Cross-listed with RELS 330
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.

335 Precolumbian Art of Mexico and Central America
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; CD3
Cross-listed with ARTH 335
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.

345 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
Cross-listed with ENGL 345
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.

346 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
Cross-listed with ENGL 346
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.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Study of problem or topic related to American Indian Studies.

399 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Required GPA of 3.00 within the major.
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Original individual research or studies related to American Indian Studies.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 468
Course may be repeated when topic differs 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.

480 Capstone
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: AIS 101 and 102; core courses and electives in major
SL-Full; Not for GE; CP
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.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 482
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.

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.

498 Internship
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: 24 credits in American Indian Studies; limited to
American Indian Studies majors
SL-Full; Not for GE
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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.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to American Indian Studies majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Required GPA of 3.00 within the major.
Get form from department office
Original individual research or studies related to American Indian Studies.