Four Directions: Some Thoughts on Teaching Native American Literature.

Bruchac, Joseph

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ERIC Number: EJ429100

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Four Directions: Some Thoughts on Teaching Native American Literature.

Bruchac, Joseph

Studies in American Indian Literatures, v3 n2 p2-7 Sum 1991

A teacher reflects on his experiences teaching American Indian literature and offers advice to other teachers: (1) clearly defining "Native American literature," noting diversity of Indian nations; (2) teaching works in their cultural context; (3) paying attention to continuance and Native time sense; and (4) being wary of translations. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Cultural Context, Higher Education, Humanities Instruction, Personal Narratives, Teaching Experience, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "American Indian Literatures and Teaching."