ANS/ART 365--Alaska Native Art History
Fall, 1998
Syllabus:
Dates of course:
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September 3 through December 15, 1998 |
Hours:
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9:45 to 11:15 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday |
Location:
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Gruening 206 |
Instructor:
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Phyllis A. Fast, Ph.D. |
Office:
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Gruening 508F |
Telephone:
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474-6604 (office) |
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479-2819 (home) |
Office hours:
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2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays and by appointment |
Course Schedule and Reading Assignments:
All of the assigned readings are found in Crossroads of
Continents (noted as Crossroads) or The Native People of
Alaska (noted as Langdon). Each of the following is listed
by author or by title of the essay.
Review for Final Exam:
Athabascans in Alaska
11/10/98
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Van Stone Crossroads pp. 64-69; 173-182 |
Langdon pp. 54-67 |
11/12/98
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Chaussonnet Crossroads pp. 209-226 |
Burch Crossroads pp. 227-240 |
Tlingit/Haida/Tsimshian
11/17/98
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De LaGuna Crossroads pp. 58-63; 271-280 |
Langdon pp. 68-85 |
11/19/98
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Holm Crossroads pp. 281-293 |
Contemporary Alaska Native Arts
12/1/98
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Worl Crossroads pp. 319-325 |
Langdon pp. 86-94 |
12/3/98
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Blackman/Hall Crossroads pp. 326-340 |
12/8/98
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Final Projects due
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12/10/98
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Review for Final Exam |
12/15/98
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Final Exam
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Goals of the course:
This course is designed to provide a general background regarding
the artistic traditions of Alaska Native peoples. In addition
to the visual art (rock art, wood and ivory carving, and beadwork
which is normally associated with Alaska Natives, this course
will also discuss how these media interact with drama, dance,
song, storytelling, and contemporary fine arts. Discovery of information
and theories about Native peoples is an on-going process, and
student input is valued and actively sought. More importantly,
this is a course about the creativity of several cultures, including
the creativity of the students who are learning about them. Additional
photocopied maps and other handouts will be provided to students
throughout the course.
Special needs:
The University of Alaska is committed to providing equal access
for students with disabilities. If you experience a disability
and need special accommodations, please contact the instructor
personally at the beginning of the semester.
Course requirements:
It is extremely important that you use this syllabus as a guide
to following the progress of this course. The exams are based
on lectures, attendance, reading assignments, and other as presented
by the instructor and teaching assistant.
Grades:
Grading in this class is NOT curved. There will be three exams,
each worth 100 points, including the final examination, and a
final project (worth 100 points) for a total of 400 points in
this course as follows:
| 400-360 = |
A |
| 359-320 = |
B |
| 319-280 = |
C |
| 279-240 = |
D |
| 0-239 = |
F |
Study Guides:
Study guides will be distributed in class prior to each quiz,
along with in-class review sessions. The study guides will include
a series of terms to identify, multiple choice questions, true/false
questions, geographic locations, as well as several essay questions
to answer. A useful suggestion in preparing for each exam is to
work with study groups.
Absences:
Your grade will be reduced by one level (A to B, etc.) for
three unexcused absences. Contact the instructor in advance if
you are going to miss a class.
Final Project:
The keywords for this aspect of the course are CREATIVITY and
FUN. Education Majors are encouraged to design a teaching unit
as a final project. Discuss potential topics with the instructor
for guidance in feasibility.
PROJECT OUTLINE is due on October 6, 1998.
The outline must include these basic elements: (1) culture
area(s), (2) artistic media, (3) initial reference list of bibliographic
resources to be used (a trip to the library is advised).
FINAL PROJECT is due on December 8, 1998.
Each project must include a (type)written report regarding
the (1) technological design and utility of the artwork; (2) economic
benefits to the society of origin; (3) religious/ideological factors;
(4) social organization pertaining to the culture which are reflect
in the object (for instance, inscriptions denoting kinship affiliation,
or the social status of some one). Drawings, paintings, carvings,
and other original artwork are all welcome, as long as there is
a written component to the project as described above.