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.
Introduction to Folklore surveys global and US folklore, examining how cultural expressions address identity, authenticity, and authority.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of B. Marcus Cederstrom, Ruth Olson: Workload involves significant weekly reading, multiple papers, and large group projects. Grading can be strict, with one reviewer noting a high threshold for top grades.