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Tom G Colonnese
AIS 475
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in Indian Studies

Current research and readings in American Indian Studies content areas.

Class description

Students will learn about the history of powwows and how powwows have adapted over time. They will also learn how powwos have been an important tool for preserving Native sovereignty. Students will learn about the staging of powwows by serving on a powwow committee and by attending and working with the winter UW powwow and the spring UW powwow.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lecture, films, class discussion, committee participation.

Recommended preparation

Students should be sure to read the required text and class readings packet. Keeping up with the required readings is important. Visiting some on-line sites about powwow will also be helpfull.

Class assignments and grading

Fairly short readings in required text and in course packet.

Grade will be based on quiz scores over assigned readings, on the midterm, on the final paper, and on participation on a powwow committee and on participation at the winter powwow. Participation on the winter powwow will act as extra credit.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Tom G Colonnese
Date: 12/05/2005