EGL 272 - Indigenous Sovereignty: Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit Voices

Course Units: 1.0

Students will consider literary works from several Native American writers who challenge white privilege and modes of possession. Texts will support place consciousness and tribal revitalization through an intergenerational awareness of intercultural dialogue. The course will focus on Indigenous counter-narratives that endeavor to dislodge the dominance of canonical white writers and, using a queer theoretical lens, will explore ways to reframe binary heteronormative practices.Course readings will focus on the consequences of dualistic thinking, colonization, and Eurocentric ideals. Prerequisite(s): One 100-level English course or a score of 5 on the AP English Language or Literature and Composition test. ISP: ENS