E314V: Introduction to Native American Literature and Film
Syllabus

Instructor: Miriam Schacht

Unique number: 30162

T/Th 9:30-11:00

FAC 9
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Old Syllabus

Thu 31

Due
In class


Homework

 Response paper 4.
Franci Washburn, Lakota scholar and writer (currently teaching at U of Nebraska), will be in class for discussion and to read some of her work. We may also have time to discuss the poems.
Poems in your anthology: Read poems by Mary TallMountain, Jim Barnes, Wendy Rose, Ray Young Bear, and Louise Erdrich
* Response paper 4 (on Tapahonso or other poetry)
Begin reading Sherman Alexie, Toughest Indian in the World.
Tue Nov. 5 In class
Homework 		Discuss poems.
Revise first paper, if you want to.
Thu 7 Due
In class
Homework

*** Revision of first paper due.***
In class: Watch Iisaw.
* Read "Assimilation," "The Toughest Indian in the World," "South by Southwest," "Indian Country," and "Dear John Wayne," from The Toughest Indian in the World.
Tue 12 In class
Homework 		Discuss Alexie.
Watch Naturally Native, Texas Union Theatre at 7 pm (free), presented by the Longhorn American Indian Council, or check it out in the UGL if you can't make the showing.
Thu 14 In class

Homework

Go over final assignment and Dreamweaver. If time: discuss Alexie, Naturally Native.
* Familiarize yourself with Dreamweaver; you can download a sample version here.
* Final project proposal: One paragraph on what format you're choosing and why. You are also strongly encouraged to e-mail me if you need help!!.
Tue 19 Due
In class 		Final project proposal.
Discussion, Iisaw, Naturally Native
Thu 21 In class
Homework 		Watch Harold of Orange. Discussion: What is Native American Literature?
Work on final project - don't leave it all for the last minute!!
Tue 26 In class

Homework 		Learn Dreamweaver. Contact me for options if you don't need to learn Dreamweaver. .
Work on final project!
Thu 28   Thanksgiving - no class. Check out these brief articles about Thanksgiving: Ward Churchill, A Day to Give Thanks? Jacqueline Keeler, Thanksgiving: A Native American View. Christina Waters, The Way It Was.This is a good time to think about the representation of Indians in popular culture…
Tue Dec. 3

In class
Homework

Presentation of final projects (in draft form is ok)
Work on final project!
Thu 5 Due
In class		 Final project due
TBA
Fri 6   Last day of classes
9-10   Reading period (no-class days)
     
 
This syllabus is tentative and subject to change. Be sure to check back here regularly for updates and changes. You are required to do the work on the syllabus whether or not you are reminded to do so in class!

 

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last updated 3. September 2002