Summer 2024 - ENGL 431W D100
Seminar in Indigenous Literatures (4)
Class Number: 4854
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
45 units or two 300-division English courses. Strongly recommended: At least one Indigenous studies course.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Advanced seminar on selected works by Indigenous writers. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. This course may be repeated for credit if a different topic is taught. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will critically engage the works of contemporary Indigenous authors from North America with a comparative perspective situated in the broad field of Indigenous studies. We will read a variety of genres including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, short stories, novels, as well as criticism in Indigenous studies. Additionally, we will engage with non-textual forms of Indigenous literature, including oral storytelling, performance, and land-based story. The organizing questions for this particular semester are: What is the relationship between contemporary Indigenous literature and Indigenous politics and activism? How do Indigenous scholars and writers contextualize contemporary narratives culturally, politically and historically in ethical and creative ways? How do they address sovereignty, self-determination, decolonization and resurgence in their work?
Grading
- Participation 10%
- Integrating Course Readings 10%
- Reading Practices Self-Evaluation 10%
- Journal Set 1 15%
- Journal Set 2 15%
- Final Research Paper (expansion of one of the journal sets) 30%
- Final Research Presentation 10%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter – Daniel Heath Justice
Slash – Jeannette Armstrong
#IndianLovePoems - Tenille Campbell
REQUIRED READING:
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter – Daniel Heath Justice
Slash – Jeannette Armstrong
#IndianLovePoems - Tenille Campbell
Department Undergraduate Notes:
IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.
For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.
Registrar Notes:
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