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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides introductory level, lab-oriented hands-on practical training in the handling, identification, analysis, cataloging, report writing, conservation, curation, exhibition, and proper storage of material culture objects including prehistoric and historic archaeological artifacts, museum objects, art, and other cultural objects. Through readings, discussions, field trips, and practical applications, students will preserve and utilize material culture remains in archaeological laboratory and museum workshop and exhibit situations. The course introduces students to theoretical arguments about the nature and function of cultural representations and provides an introduction to museum organization; museological theory and philosophy; concepts of museum exhibition and interpretation. It discusses how collections and objects can be used as sources of meaning and information, and how museums and numerous other institutions can be used as educational resources. This is a methods class and may require students to lift and carry large, heavy, awkward, very fragile, and/or delicate objects, nearly all of which are irreplaceable. This course may also require the use of power and hand carpentry and other tools. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. (1 lect., 4 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents an overview of worldwide prehistoric artistic archetypes through time and the relationship between hunter-gatherer and developing agricultural societies' survival strategies and artistic endeavors with a focus on Wind River Basin indigenous peoples. A required component of the class is field trips to prehistoric hunter-gatherer habitation, petroglyph, and pictorial sites. Field trips allow students to experience the habitats and evidence of ancient peoples in the area, thus increasing their understanding of the variety of artistic, anthropological, and sociological components of ancient peoples' art and lifestyles. (2 lect., 2 lab.) HUM Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 1.00 Credits

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  • 4.00 Credits

    This introductory Arapaho language course is designed to acquaint students with the basic sounds that make up the Arapaho language. The Arapaho alphabet will be learned and used as a basis for study. Literacy in Arapaho using the "Salzmann system" will enable students to progress at their own rate. (4 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    The content of the course will center on how the basic sounds of the Arapaho language are put together to form Arapaho words, along with a study of the meaning of words learned. A study of how words are strung together to make up meaningful phrases or sentences and how the phrases and sentences are put together to form an appropriate conversation or to tell a short story. Prerequisite: Completion of ARAP 1010. Arapahoe language speakers may talk with the instructor if they wish to enter the class without meeting the prerequisite. (4 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    This is a continuation of ARAP 1020,providing a more thorough approach to complete conversations, culture and protocol. Prerequisite: Completion of ARAP 1020. Arapahoe language speakers may talk with the instructor if they wish to enter the class without meeting the prerequisite.(4 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course includes the study of all written materials preserved by the Arapaho Culture Commission. Reading, translating and interpretation of stories and legends will be assigned. Written Arapaho stories require thorough understanding, accomplished only through study, to maintain oral tradition for modern times. Prerequisite: Completion of ARAP 2030. Arapahoe language speakers may talk with the instructor if they wish to enter the class without meeting the prerequisite. (4 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an art appreciation course designed for students with little or no art experience. This hands-on class will explore a variety of art creating materials and approaches while discussing historical and contemporary art movements and artists. (2 lect., 4 lab) ARTS Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to drawing through a variety of medias. Students are encouraged to become visually aware and to develop a technical command of the materials, concepts, and techniques associated with the two-dimensional surface. Lectures and critiques include theory, history, and appreciation of drawing. (2 lect., 4 lab)ARTS Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available