English First Peoples 11
English First Peoples: Literary Studies and Writing 11
Course Overview
Big Ideas
First Peoples texts and stories provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s past, present, and future First Peoples literature plays a role within the process of Reconciliation People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives | The exploration of text deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed | Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice. |
Introduction
English First Peoples Literary Studies and Writing 11 is designed for students who are interested in studying First Peoples literature and using writing for self-expression and communication in a variety of contexts. Students delve deeply into First Peoples oral and written literature in a range of media to explore various themes, authors, and topics. This provides a foundation for them to think critically and creatively as they continue to explore, extend, and strengthen their own writing.
Where does this course fit?
- Prerequisites: Any English Studies 10 course.
- Graduation Status: This course counts towards graduation as a Language Arts 11 course, and in addition includes the Indigenous content necessary for graduation.
Course Materials
- You will be reading Richard Wagamese’s novel Indian Horse. Please borrow it from our VLN library or at your local library.
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
First People’s perspective | Cultural appropriation and authenticity and an exploration of stereotypes |
Indigenous art and culture | Indigenous perspectives in art and culture and contemporary Indigenous cultural revival. |
Novel study , Indian Horse | A study of Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse, and its implications, requiring a literary essay on the novel |
Exploring Indigenous poetry | Learning from poet Lee Maracle, and using figurative language in poetry. |
Short fiction: Exploring the Trickster | The Trickster archetype and two Trickster stories |
Personal identity and reconciliation | Personal identity and reconciliation, national truth and reconciliation, personal reflection |
Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
Small Assignments | 42% |
Large Assignments | 18% |
Midterm exam | 20% |
Final exam | 20% |
You have up to a year to complete your course.
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