ENG 219 Native American Literature
This course is an introduction to selected literary works by Native American authors. Students read contemporary and traditional oral literatures, including novels, songs and teaching-stories, Native autobiographies, poetry, essays, and short stories. We look at issues relevant to the study of Native American literature, such as Indian identity and authenticity and oral vs. written narrative. Through analysis of the texts, students gain a greater insight into the worldview of Native people.