For beginning students in Ojibwe language. Introduction to the phonetics, pronunciation, and rhythm of the Ojibwa language. A standardized spelling system and basic vocabulary will be used; focus on oral fluency.

Provides an overview of American Indian expressive culture in art, music, literature, film, dance and sport. The course includes lectures, discussions, and films.

Study of contemporary developments and issues impacting the diverse Indigenous communities and nations in North America. Topics include: Tribal sovereignty, environmental justice, racism, colonialism, political mobilization, and Indigeneity.

Explores the political, legal, and historical dynamics that distinguish more than 500 Indigenous nations located within the boundaries of the United States. Introduces students to concepts, such as tribal sovereignty, tribal self-determination, tribal law, treaty rights, and federal Indian policy and examines how they shape the relationships between Indigenous people, the federal government, municipal and state governments, the courts, and non-Indigenous people.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Speaking and comprehension of basic Ojibwe speech patterns. Development of rudimentary reading knowledge, conversational skills, and elementary grammar. Emphasis on vocabulary development and cultural perspectives. No prerequisite.

Examination of American Indian history from pre-colonization to 1830 (the era of Removal Policy).

Examination of American Indian history from 1830 (the era of Removal policy) to present.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Examines literature by and about American Indians. Students read novels, short stories, and poetry by American Indian authors. Students will be made aware of how this literature differs from traditional western literature in content and theme. Also covers traditional stories that contemporary American Indian literature is based on.

History of Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes from precolonial times to the present. Cross-listed as FNS/HIST 324.

A course on a global history of Indigenous Peoples. The course examines their loss of economic resources, environmental security, cultural, linguistic and political sovereignty and their strategies for survival and reemergence as re-empowered peoples. Examples from many regions of the world with many films. Examples may change but the learning goals remain the same. Cross-listed as ANTH/FNS/HIST 333. Code 4. RE.

Exploration of the First Nations woman's social roles and lifestyles from a variety of tribal cultures in North America. Focuses on traditional and contemporary values and roles of First Nations women. Cross-listed as FNS/GST 360.

Investigates current and past cultures of Mesoamerica (located in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, and neighboring areas), and their transformations and influence across time and borders. Employs archaeological, historical, and ethnographic data in a lecture, readings, film and discussion format. Cross-listed as ANTH/HIST/FNS 368. Code 2.

Focuses on issues related to contemporary American Indian family life, including recognition of the importance of American Indian tribal contexts and community-based assets; tribal sovereignty, development, implementation, and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978; and other social policy issues on American Indian families. A primary focus of the course reviews how historic political actions have shaped Native America today. Effective social work approaches when helping American Indian families include support in micro, mezzo, and macro settings, strengths of the American Indian family and community; focus on the concepts of cultural sensitivity and cultural humility specific to the American Indian perspective. Offers an opportunity to better understand and work more effectively with American Indian families. Open to non-majors and can be used as a University Studies Diversity requirement. Cross listed FNS/S OW 386

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Focuses on the application of skills and principles learned in First Nations Stuides to a group or individual research or service project.

In-depth study of specialized current topics in American Indian Studies selected by the instructor. May be repeated for credit when instructor and/or topics are different. Instructor's approval required.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Supervised independent study and/or research in American Indian Studies. Instructor's approval required.