History 372 - Material Cultures of Turtle Island/North America

This course explores the histories of material culture on Turtle Island/North America from origins to the present day. We will explore the stories that live inside objects and the relationships people have with material culture. We will explore case studies from a variety of cultures, including Indigenous, Euro-American, and African-American perspectives, but with a heavy emphasis on Indigenous material cultures. Students will be exposed to a variety of research methodologies for studying material culture. This course will culminate in the production of a substantial research paper.

This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereqs: 8 credits in History.