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 reviews of Leah Horowitz, Matt Villeneuve, Sasha Suarez, Shannon Sparks: The course involves substantial weekly reading, often 65-80 pages, and multiple essay assignments. Workload difficulty is heavily influenced by teaching assistants, with some students reporting that TA participation grading or grading strictness drastically impacts final grades.
AMERIND 450 explores American Indian thought and perspectives applied to subjects in the arts and sciences.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Denise Wiyaka: Denise Wiyaka used the Socratic method, requiring students to come prepared to avoid being grilled mercilessly during class discussions.
EXPERIENCING THEATRE explores how theatre is made and develops appreciation for performative events through live performances and professional colloquiums.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is minimal, consisting of weekly attendance, watching plays, and submitting short discussion posts or quizzes. Lectures are mandatory but content is considered unimportant, and make-up assignments are available.
THEATRE 200: ACTING SKILLS FOR LIFE teaches students to apply acting techniques to professional presentations, interviews, and interpersonal interactions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course as easy with minimal work, noting short readings and informal writing assignments that are easy to meet.