NAIS 2340 Native American Culture and Literature
This course is a broad study of the literature of American Indian peoples. It includes both oral and written traditions, from the pre-Columbian era to the twentieth century. Legends, oratory, songs, poems and stories are the matter of the course. Students earning credit in
NAIS 2340 may not earn credit in
ENGL 2340. Prerequisites: Completion of
ENGL 1010. (3 lect.) HUM
Major Topics
- Native American oral tradition
- Native American literature
- Stylistic, historical, cultural, and environmental contexts
- Cross-cultural examination
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Analyze literary and oral works, through both speaking and writing
2. Explore and discuss literature and oral tradition
3.nRelate the literature and oral tradition to their various historical, cultural, and environmental contexts
4. Identify and discuss cultural values and their impact in a diverse society