(To have your course syllabus or program summary posted, please send it electronically to Evelyn Fleming, WHA Television, at: fleminge@wpt.org; or Jason Messer, Outreach and E-Learning, at: jason.messer@learn.uwsa.edu)
Since UW-Extension offers a wide variety of programs and courses throughout the state, the entries on this "Syllabi Bank" page do not appear in the "click-and-open" fashion as do the course syllabi from other campuses. Nevertheless, UW-Extension does have offerings that include substantial racial/ethnic studies content, and we invite you to learn more about them here.
It is comprised of six PBS-affiliated broadcast stations licensed to the State of Wisconsin or the UW Board of Regents. Check out their website at http://www.wpt.org to learn more about their current programming. Below are brief descriptions of recent programs that focus on racial/ethnic themes. Should you have an interest in obtaining any of these programs on DVD or videotape, contact Evey Fleming of WPT/WPR at: fleminge@wpt.org
- "Being Hmong Means Being Free"- An illuminating program on the Hmong culture here in Wisconsin. (60 minutes/broadcast in 2000)
- "The Enduring Ways of the Lac du Flambeau People"- A look at the traditional life and culture of the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa. (60 minutes/broadcast in 1987)
- "Finding A Home"- The second of five "Wisconsin Stories" documentaries produced for the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial, this one focusing on those who were here and those who came here. (60 minutes/broadcast in 1998)
- "Freedom to Work "- Broadcast in both English and Spanish (El Derecho al Trabajo), this show details the ways some Latino/a workers, their employers and co-workers are cooperating to overcome cultural and language differences. (60 minutes/broadcast in 2003)
- "A Lynching in Marion"- This documentary tells the story of James Cameron who survived a lynching at age 16, and chronicles the lives of the many who did not survive. (30 minutes/broadcast in1995)
- "Ojibwe History"- Lac Courte Oreilles history is described and told by tribal elder and storyteller, Eddie Benton-Banai. (30 minutes/broadcast in 2001)
- "Ojibwe Music"- Lac Courte Oreilles musicians perform tribal music and Eddie Benton-Banai elaborates. (30 minutes/broadcast in2000)
- "Stand the Storm"- The story of runaway slave, Joshua Glover, this program was produced in conjunction with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. (30 minutes/broadcast in 1998)
- "Way of the Warrior"- A documentary on Native American veterans that explores what it means to be "ogichidaa," one who protects and follows the way of the
warrior. This national program reaches from WWI to Vietnam, and is airing on
PBS stations across the country. To learn more or to purchase DVDs, visit: Way of the Warrior (60 minutes/broadcast in 2007)
- "When Wisconsin Was New France"- This documentary is based on a collection of 17th century maps that traces the development of the Métis culture, a melding of indigenous peoples and the Voyageurs. (60 minutes/broadcast in 2002)
- "Winds of Change: A Matter of Promises" and "Winds of Change: A Matter of Choice"- These two documentaries examine the threats and choices faced by Native Americans as they struggle to maintain their identity and sovereignty. (2 x 60 minutes/broadcast in 1990)
As part of UW-Extension's Division of Broadcast and Media Innovations, Wisconsin Public Radio's mission is to realize the Wisconsin Idea by producing, acquiring and delivering high quality audio programming that serves the public's need to discuss ideas and opinions. Check out their website at http://www.wpr.org to learn more, and search their audio archives at http://www.wpr.org/webcasting/archives.cfm Many of the programs listed below will include specific broadcasts that focus on racial/ethnic themes.
- "Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders"- (www.wpr.org/hereonearth/) was conceived to galvanize the international world community and explore many topics through two international conversations each week. Hosted by Jean Feraca, the program airs on the Ideas Network of WPR on weekdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
- "Higher Ground with Jonathan Overby"- (www.wpr.org/higherground/) is a program of world music with African roots. It airs on Saturdays from 7:00pm-10:00pm on the Classical Music & NPR News Network of WPR.
- "Simply Folk"- (www.wpr.org/simplyfolk/) brings you concerts recorded here in Wisconsin, songs for the season, and the music and dance of people the world over. Hosted by Tom Martin Erickson, the program airs on Sundays from 5:00pm-8:00pm on the Classical Music & NPR News Network of WPR.
- "To the Best of Our Knowledge"- (www.wpr.org/book/) is a program of ideas with a theme format that allows "a subject to develop some depth, while at the same time not boring the pants off those of us with really short attention spans." (Quote from the show's Web page.) Hosted by Jim Fleming, TTBOOK airs on Saturdays and Sundays in Wisconsin, on both Ideas and Music services, and other times and days around the country.
- "University of the Air"- (www.wpr.org/uoa/) is hosted by Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach and features guests from the distinguished faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison discussing a wide variety of topics, genres and questions. This program airs on Sunday afternoons on the Ideas service of WPR.