Ashley E. Smith
Visiting Assistant Professor
Associations
Anthropology
Current Courses
Winter Semester 2026
Memory, Nationalism, and the Politics of Place
How does a place become part of our cultural memory and national heritage, even if we've never been there? In this interdisciplinary course, we will draw on Anthropology, History, American Studies, Native American Studies, and other fields to explore how certain places and histories come to be impor…
Indigenous Peoples and Places
This introductory course examines the histories, cultures, and contemporary lives of Indigenous peoples in North America. Students will explore key topics such as Indian-settler relations, tribal sovereignty, Indigenous activism, and the cultural significance of place and peoplehood. Special attenti…