ENG214 Literature/Pacific Northwest
Students learn about the wealth of historical and contemporary literature about the Pacific Northwest, placing it in the context of Pacific Northwest history, geography, politics, and culture. The primary readings for the course reflect the ethnic as well as geographic diversity of the region, with particular attention paid to historical and contemporary nonfiction of the Columbia Pacific region. Students also learn how oral traditions can reveal the perceptions and practices of Native Americans and other regional subcultures. Through reading, discussion, and formal written responses, students explore historic themes of cultural contact and conflict along with contemporary questions: what does it mean to possess a "sense of place"? How is the contemporary Pacific Northwest portrayed in literature? Who are the major Pacific Northwest authors? Does the literature of a region create an identity for that region? Films, secondary criticism, visits with guest authors, and field trips will complement the readings to provide historical and social context and encourage directed reflection about the local natural environment.
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Offered as needed