University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics
Department of Religion

RLST 494 Section JT3 (51202)
RLST 494 Section JT4 (51211)
ANTH 499 Section JT (51572)
ENVS 398 Section JT3 (51897)
ENVS 398 Section JT4 (51899)
GEOG 390 Section JT3 (51778)
GEOG 595 Section JT4 (51779)
NRES 499 Section JT3 (51624)
NRES 499 Section JT4 (51626)

Fall 2008
Friday 2:00-4:30
G48 Foreign Languages Building
(707 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana)

Prof. James Treat
treaty@illinois.edu
3023 Foreign Languages Building
(707 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana)

Welcome to the course!

This is an interdisciplinary seminar exploring the relationship between human experience and natural environment in indigenous communities, with particular attention to the religious basis for ecological traditions among native North Americans.

Assigned readings focus on historical and contemporary case studies, including noteworthy examples of adaptation in the context of settler colonialism and in response to the dominant paradigm of scientific ecology.

Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, campus events, and web-based assignments.

Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of indigenous ecologies; to conduct research on a relevant theme, issue, region, or community; and to develop their critical skills for use in educational, professional, and personal settings.

Follow the links above, at left, or below for more information about the course.