Macalester Moodle

Students will explore the development of clothing from ancient civilizations to the present. We will consider global influences that shaped changing styles and engage critical thinking with regards to the functions of dress in socio-political contexts, cross-cultural influences, identity expression, and as an art form. As we study the history of dress, we will consider who tells these stories, who is represented and who is absent in them, and how do we know this information.

Over the past several decades, Indigenous healing and well-being has become an emerging area of psychology and related disciplines (e.g., anthropology, public health, etc.). In this course, we will examine a range of topics pertinent to the health, healing, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. This includes answering questions like: What historical and contemporary factors influence the health of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? What are the health and mental health experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? What are traditional modalities of healing among Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? Though we will focus on the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S., we will also include global perspectives occasionally. We will draw on local examples of Indigenous healing through a course partnership with the Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis, which we will take field trips to.