ENGL 251 — F Introduction to Native American Literature formerly (Survey of Native American Literature) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to literature by Native American and Indigenous writers. The course provides an overview of major themes, such as pre-contact civilization, colonization, genocide, history, culture, story-telling, and the political concerns of American Indian and Indigenous people, through the examination of contemporary and historical texts in a variety of genres. The course uses multiple contexts to consider how the literature challenges the traditional literary canon. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC