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Requirements
Required
Text:
Kilpatrick, Jacquelyn. Celluloid Indians: Native Americans and Film
Recommended Text:
Corrigan, Timothy. A Brief Guide to Writing about Film
I will supply articles from
Hollywood's Indian: The Portrayal of the Native American in Film, Rollins and
O'Connor, Editors
Wiping the War Paint Off the Lens: Native American
Film and Video by Beverly Singer
and various film journals
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films we'll view:
The Searchers
Little Big Man
Pow Wow Highway
Harold of Orange
On and Off the Rez with Charlie Hill
American Holocaust
A Century of Genocide
Smoke Signals
The Fast Runner
* Attendance is required. You will be allowed one unexcused absence.
You will be excused up to a point for illness and family emergency. Missing more
than 4 classes may cause you to fail the course.
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If you miss a screening, you are responsible
for viewing the film on your own time (and getting the film--which may mean
asking me to put it on Reserve at the library). If you miss
discussion, get class notes from another student (make a friend and exchange
email addresses TODAY).
* Active participation in class discussion (after having done
the readings) is expected for an "A". Always come to class with
questions and comments on the readings. 25%
* Approximately 4 short "thought essays" based on the films and course readings
(3-4 pp, double-spaced) and other in-class writings as assigned.
40%
See Writing a Film or Literature Analysis.
* A written report on
Sapatq'ayn Cinema, UI's
Native American Film Festival (March
25-March 26; 7 pm Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre; free of charge). Choose a night to attend.
From the moment you arrive at the theatre, observe the proceedings and the
ceremonial opening. Listen and watch carefully. Watch the film(s) and listen to
and participate in the post-screening discussion. What did you see, what did you
learn, what is your response, and how does all this connect to our course? 2-3
pages 5%
* A group project in which you will examine a film or group of
films of your choice (other than those screened in class) for its/their
treatment of Native Americans. Your group project will consist of a short
analytical paper
3-4 pages--and a 25 minute oral presentation to the class. 30%
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