Meets the following requirements: HS   

This course is a challenging introduction to several centuries of Native American literature, the relevance of historical and cultural facts to its literary forms,  and the challenges of bridging oral and written traditions.  Authors include such writers as Silko, Erdrich, Harjo, Vizenor, and McNickle as well as earlier speeches and short stories.  We also consider non-native readings and appropriation of Native American styles, material and world views.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced.  Class limit: 12.  Lab fee: $10.  *HS* Signature of instructor required.