EL 251 - Native American Literature

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This intermediate-level course studies the varieties of oral and written work created by Native Americans. The course begins with transcriptions from the oral tradition, including stories, songs, prayers, and orations, and continues with written works in a variety of genres, including poetry, short stories, and novels, including contemporary novels by writers like Momaday, Silko, and Welch. Course requirements include a report (essay), a major paper, two essay examinations, and participation in class discussion. Prerequisites: Completion of EL 102 Language and Rhetoric. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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