Native American Literatures

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Examines Native literatures as tools of cultural preservation, social statement, and artistic expression. Surveys oral traditions, colonial contact literature, and contemporary authors to highlight uniquely indigenous perspectives on a range of historical, political, and cultural issues. Assesses literary and aesthetic features of Native-authored materials which may include visual arts, film, and texts. Also surveys scholarly debates in Native literary studies, introducing critical paradigms and methodologies unique to the field. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: LTWR 302 -1. Satisfies GE area: UD3