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AIS 490
Adv Topics in Am Ind Studies

Credit: 3 or 4 hours.
3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Any course in American Indian Studies; junior standing; or consent of instructor.
 
Section Information
CRNTypeSectionTimeDaysLocationInstructor
47247  lecture- discussion  G1 03:00 PM - 05:50 PM TR  Wilson, L 
4 hours
Indigenous North Am Theater
An introductory studio course in Indigenous theatre, this course explores the potential of sound, movement, impulse, gesture and storytelling from the body's memory as methodologies for generating performance texts organically. The focus will be on participatory group exercises using ensemble theatre techniques and collective creation, and includes physical and vocal warm ups. Comfortable attire required. Reading assignments will include the works of contemporary Native playwrights from the U.S. and Canada in preparation for in-class readings and informal stagings from their plays.
Meets 01-Apr-08 - 30-Apr-08.

49287  lecture- discussion  G2 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM  room 1040
Foreign Languages Bldg 
Treat, J 
4 hours
TOPIC: 'Indigenous Ecologies'. This section for Undergraduate Students for 3 credit hours. This interdisciplinary seminar explores the relationship between human experience and natural environment in native North America. Assigned readings survey historical and contemporary case studies in New World ethnoecology, including noteworthy examples of adaptation in the context of settler colonialism and in response to the dominant paradigm of scientific ecology. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, and relevant campus events. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological traditions among American Indians; to conduct a research project focusing on a particular theme, issue, region, or community; and to develop their critical skills for use in academic, professional, and personal settings.

49289  lecture- discussion  G3 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM  room 3607
Krannert Center for Perf Arts 
 
  lecture- discussion  G3 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM  room 3607
Krannert Center for Perf Arts 
 
4 hours
Focuses on the history and aesthetics of African, Asian, African American, Asian American, Latino/Latina, and Native American plays and productions. Meets with THEA 460, Prerequisite: THEA 102.

47246  lecture- discussion  U1 03:00 PM - 05:50 PM TR  Wilson, L 
3 hours
Indigenous North Am Theater
An introductory studio course in Indigenous theatre, this course explores the potential of sound, movement, impulse, gesture and storytelling from the body?s memory as methodologies for generating performance texts organically. The focus will be on participatory group exercises using ensemble theatre techniques and collective creation, and includes physical and vocal warm ups. Comfortable attire required. Reading assignments will include the works of contemporary Native playwrights from the U.S. and Canada in preparation for in-class readings and informal stagings from their plays.
Meets 01-Apr-08 - 30-Apr-08.

49288  lecture- discussion  U2 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM  room 3607
Krannert Center for Perf Arts 
 
  lecture- discussion  U2 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM  room 3607
Krannert Center for Perf Arts 
 
3 hours
Focuses on the history and aesthetics of African, Asian, African American, Asian American, Latino/Latina, and Native American plays and productions. Meets with THEA 460 Prerequisite: THEA 102.

49286  lecture- discussion  UG1 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM  room 1040
Foreign Languages Bldg 
Treat, J 
3 hours
TOPIC: 'Indigenous Ecologies'. This section for Undergraduate Students for 3 credit hours. This interdisciplinary seminar explores the relationship between human experience and natural environment in native North America. Assigned readings survey historical and contemporary case studies in New World ethnoecology, including noteworthy examples of adaptation in the context of settler colonialism and in response to the dominant paradigm of scientific ecology. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, and relevant campus events. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological traditions among American Indians; to conduct a research project focusing on a particular theme, issue, region, or community; and to develop their critical skills for use in academic, professional, and personal settings.