Spring 2027

Issues in American Indian Studies

Issues in American Indian Studies focuses on American Indian thought and perspectives on subjects in the arts and sciences.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Denise Wiyaka

The Socratic method used in class can be intimidating, and students who did not come prepared reported being grilled mercilessly.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Articulate and apply the key principles related to the Special Topic

  • Understand the historical and contemporary circumstances which impact the Special Topic

  • Critically examine the impact of key dynamics related to the Special Topic on society.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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Sophomore standing

  • Sophomore standing
AMERIND 450

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  • Sophomore standing

Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

DENISE WIYAKA is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2021, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KASEY KEELER is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2022, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Kasey Keeler

Students described the course as engaging and enjoyable, with a focus on studying four different novels and participating in discussions.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.48 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.91 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Denise Wiyaka

The Socratic method used in class can be intimidating, and students who did not come prepared reported being grilled mercilessly.

Past student reviews · Kasey Keeler

Assessment included in-class essays and participation in discussions about the novels and lecture material.

Topics

  • American Indian thought and perspectives on subjects in the arts and sciences
  • Historical and contemporary circumstances impacting the special topic
  • Impact of key dynamics related to the special topic on society

Skills

  • Articulating and applying key principles related to a special topic
  • Understanding historical and contemporary circumstances impacting a special topic
  • Critically examining the societal impact of key dynamics related to a special topic

Grades

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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