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Tom G Colonnese
AIS 475
Seattle Campus
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.
