ENGL-235 American Indian Literature

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This is an introductory course in the literature of North American Indians primarily in the 20th century. Recognizing that there are literally hundreds of tribal traditions in the Americas we will focus on the mythology history and literature of a handful of indigenous cultures including an extended study of the Spokane and Ojibwa traditions. We will study two authors in depth from these distinctly different tribal backgrounds as we strive to understand the specific effects of geography and history on tribal life traditions and literature.

Course Outcomes
1. Responding to the aesthetic and intellectual aspects of American Indian Literature 2. Thinking critically and creatively about a non-Western culture 3. Demonstrating responsibility for own learning 4. Communicating clearly and effective using good reading and writing skills 5. Using prior knowledge to reason, apply concepts, and make critical evaluations 6. Expressing interesting, concern, tolerance and respect for others: both your classmates and the American Indians we’ll be reading and writing about 7. Communicating effectively through the written and spoken word 8. Formulating and clearly explaining ideas, opinions, and interpretations 9. Investigating the elements of American Indian literature 10. Demonstrating nuanced understanding of American Indian cultures, heritage, and literature 11. Comparing dominant American cultural values with those of Indian tribes.