AIS 103 – The Indigenous Pacific Northwest
Summer A term: Charlotte Coté T/W/Th 12:00-2:50pm — 5 cr. I&S and DIV.
This course introduces students to the Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples and to the richly complex ecosystem that has shaped their diverse and distinct marine-based cultures extending from Southeast Alaska down along the coastlines of British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. As a special part of the course offered in the Summer, there will be multiple hands-on learning experiences including plant walks around the UW campus, visiting the Intellectual House, possibly visiting the Seattle Art Museum or a day of the Northwest Canoe Journeys, as well as a traditional cedar weaving activity.
AIS 313 – Southern Lushootseed Language
Summer A term: Tami Hohn M/T/W/Th 3:30-5:40pm — 5 cr. ONLINE via Zoom.
Have you ever wanted to learn the language spoken by the Native peoples of Seattle and southern Puget Sound? This fun and interactive class will teach you to speak, read, and write in Southern Lushootseed, the first language of this area. Taught by Ms. Tami Hohn (Puyallup), who has over 25 years teaching and researching Southern Lushootseed language, this course covers the history of Southern Lushootseed, its sound system, and grammar. By the end of the quarter you will be able to read Southern Lushootseed, construct sentences, and speak basic phrases in the language.
AIS 275 A/B/C – Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Management Certificate with Foster School of Business
Summer Full term: You'll learn the essentials of accounting, finance, business management, and marketing, with a specific focus on the tribal gaming and hospitality industry. This 10-credit certificate program is run through AIS and the Foster School of Business. Classes are held in a series of three sessions, each lasting four consecutive days for a total of 12 sessions, mostly onsite at different tribal casinos around the region. Students graduate with a professional certificate and the program is financial aid eligible.