Partner with Emerging Scholars in Indigenous Literatures

ENG 3005
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University College of the North
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Coordinator, Career Resources
4
Timeline
  • October 15, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 18, 2024
    Kick-off Meeting
  • December 14, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/2 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Creative writing Social justice
Skills
research indigenous studies fiction writing non-fiction writing
Learner goals and capabilities

The University College of the North invites you to collaborate with our engaged and insightful learners enrolled in the Indigenous Literatures of the Americas course. This seminar course examines the works of Indigenous writers from North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, across various genres including prose fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. Our students, primarily in their advanced years of study, have a strong foundation in diverse Indigenous literary traditions, historical contexts, and contemporary expressions.


Learners in this course aim to build skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and cross-cultural comparisons, focusing on the role of orality and storytelling in Indigenous traditions. They are prepared to recognize and interpret common themes, motifs, and narrative techniques, and evaluate the representation of Indigenous peoples in literature.


Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
18 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations


Project timeline
  • October 15, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 18, 2024
    Kick-off Meeting
  • December 14, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Ideal projects will challenge our learners to apply their knowledge of Indigenous literary traditions to real-world contexts, enabling them to produce insightful analyses and creative interpretations.

  1. Comparative Analysis of Indigenous Storytelling: Examine and compare storytelling techniques in Indigenous literatures from different regions within the Americas, highlighting commonalities and differences.
  2. Representation of Indigenous Identity in Contemporary Fiction: Analyze how contemporary Indigenous authors depict identity, culture, and community in their works.
  3. The Role of Orality in Preserving Indigenous Cultures: Investigate the importance of oral traditions in Indigenous communities and how these traditions are reflected and preserved in written literature.
  4. Themes of Resistance and Resilience: Explore themes of resistance and resilience in Indigenous literary works, focusing on historical and contemporary contexts.
  5. Evaluation of Indigenous Narratives in Non-Indigenous Texts: Assess the portrayal of Indigenous characters and stories in works by non-Indigenous authors, providing a critical perspective on representation and authenticity.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

How frequently are you able to communicate and provide feedback to the learners throughout the project duration?