Spring 2027

Immigration and Indigeneity in the Upper Midwest

Examines Upper Midwest folklore through intersections of immigration and indigeneity to understand regional history and vernacular expressions.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 B. Marcus Cederstrom3.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.94 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply critical approaches to interpreting the vernacular expressions of immigrant and indigenous peoples in the Upper Midwest in historic, cultural, social, and political contexts.

  • Articulate the intersections of immigration and indigeneity in the Upper Midwest as they relate to race and ethnicity both in the past and the present day.

  • Ethically apply folkloristic research methodologies for presentation in collaboration with at least two of the following: archives, libraries, community organizations, and/or community members.

  • Apply course concepts outside of the classroom through critical self-reflection and appreciation of your own and others' cultural and perspectives and worldviews.

  • Analyze the intersections of immigration and indigeneity in the Upper Midwest using relevant primary and secondary sources to identify patterns, themes, and historical contexts.

  • Construct well-organized, evidence-based written arguments related to immigrant and indigenous experience.

Source: UW Guide

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FOLKLORE 442

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.94 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Folklore of the Upper Midwest
  • Intersections of immigration and indigeneity
  • History and vernacular expressions
  • Race and ethnicity in past and present contexts

Skills

  • Applying critical approaches to interpret vernacular expressions in historic, cultural, social, and political contexts.
  • Ethically applying folkloristic research methodologies for collaborative presentation with archives, libraries, or community organizations.
  • Analyzing intersections of immigration and indigeneity using primary and secondary sources to identify patterns and themes.
  • Constructing well-organized, evidence-based written arguments regarding immigrant and indigenous experiences.

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FOLKLORE 442 · Spring 2027

Immigration and Indigeneity in the Upper Midwest

Recorded 2026-10-14
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