CW156E

Critical Process, Symbolism and Oral Tradition

Focuses on and encourages the use of archetypes in poetry, prose and drama. Native literature archetypes such as coyote, the Thunderbird, eagle, owl and horse are discussed, and the nature of their use by Native authors is examined. Students examine the literary forms that have been developed by Indigenous peoples everywhere with a view to using some of these forms as models for their own creative efforts. Oratory, legends and stories, songs, music, dance, Native humour, metaphor, symbolism, rhythm, and the use of sign language are studied.