Indigenous Architectural History and Contemporary Design

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With a North American focus, explores Indigenous architectural history, employing interdisciplinary methods. Covers pre-colonial Indigenous architectural practices and the impacts of colonization including sociocultural repercussions. Examines contemporary efforts to regain Indigenous sovereignty in architecture. Topics include pre-colonial Indigenous architecture, colonialism's effects and present-day challenges in tribal communities. Studies contemporary Indigenous designers reshaping Indigenous places. Students critically engage with innovative design approaches and contemporary Indigenous architectural discourse.