AKNS A230 - Oral Traditions of AK Natives

Institution:

Kenai Peninsula College

Subject:

Alaska Native Studies

Description:

An introduction to Alaska Native oral traditions, both the stories told by different Alaska Native cultures and the indigenous languages that convey those stories. Topics include the role of oral traditions in sharing knowledge and beliefs in Alaska Native cultures, the importance of indigenous languages in conveying ideas, the translation of oral traditions into recorded or printed media, and contemporary settings where oral traditions continue.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kpc.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 262-0330

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