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Worst professor (professor???) I have ever had. She is an imposter. Miserable human being, and a total waste of my time. So happy to hear she was removed, and I feel sorry for anyone that ever had to experience her. Just awful.Rate My Professors ↗
Incredible professor. Uses the Socratic method in class which can be very intimidating. If you don't come prepared you will be grilled mercilessly.Rate My Professors ↗
Wiyaka is very interesting and have good stories, but she was inhibited by how this course was structured. I would take her for a different course based more in law than intro. We rarely discussed the many articles we read or prepared for our 6 essays throughout the year, instead watching movies. I would recommend doing your hw during these moviesRate My Professors ↗
She'll tell everyone that the class in impossible, but it's actually not bad at all - only 2 tests, no writing assignments. Read the cases and you're golden, she explains everything else you need in class. A bit intimidating, but a really cool lady once you get to know her. One of the best law classes I've taken on campus.Rate My Professors ↗
Good class--I learned quite a bit about Federal Indian Law. She is a very intimidating prof and makes the class seem like it is harder than it is, but overall she is very helpful and interesting. Don't be afraid to ask questions--chances are you'll feel stupid but she'll help you out. Sometimes a bit full of herself, but she's accomplished a lotRate My Professors ↗
20% of your grade is attendance but she calls on the same people all the time, which is unfair for the rest of the class. If you like to speak out you will like the class. Involves 1 20 page page paper and a group presentation. Class seems a bit highschool-ish. Not too bad overall thoughRate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of American Indian Studies covering history, social organization, political experience, and artistic expression of North American Indians.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026AMERIND 301 is a beginner-level course introducing the spoken and written Ojibwe language, focusing on oral tradition and grammar.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleAMERIND 303 is a beginner-level course that teaches the grammatical and cultural features of an Indigenous language through oral and written narratives.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleAMERIND 308 is a beginner level course teaching the Hoocak/Ho-Chunk language, covering its sounds, writing system, grammar, and basic conversation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleAMERIND 310 is a beginner-level course teaching Menominee language proficiency and exploring cultural values through narrative.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleAMERIND 312 introduces beginner-level Oneida morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while exploring endangered language learning practices.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Intermediate Ojibwe language course focusing on writing, morphology, syntax, and cultural context.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Intermediate Hoocak language course focusing on literacy, sentence structures, and conversational skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Intermediate Menominee language course focusing on literacy, morphology, and verb structures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
AMERIND/CSCS 330 explores contemporary Native communities and their historical trajectory from colonization to self-determination and tribal sovereignty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 100 | Introduction to American Indian Studies |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 301 | Beginner Level Ojibwe Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 303 | Beginner Level Indigenous Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 308 | Beginner Level Hoocak/ho-chunk Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 310 | Beginner Level Menominee Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 312 | Beginner Level Oneida Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 401 | Intermediate Level Ojibwe Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 405 | Intermediate Level Hoocak/ho-chunk Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND 407 | Intermediate Level Menominee Language |
| Fall 2026 | AMERIND/CSCS 330 | American Indian Communities: Sovereignty, Struggles, and Successes |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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