How does the novel There There connect to contemporary American Indian issues of identity and urbanity? What is a challenge that a character faces, and how does this challenge relate to structures of inequity in the United States?Share an element of the novel that stood out to you personally. Why is this aspect of the novel important to you?Explain

 Introduction to American Indian Studies

Your final assignment is focused on the novel There There by Tommy Orange.

Format: You can respond to the prompt in a 4-5 page paper or in an 8-10 minute recorded presentation. For written responses: 4-5 page paper, double-spaced, 12pt times new roman font, one-inch margins, in-text or parenthetical citations. Example (Echo-Hawk 24). If you are using sources from outside of class a work cited/bibliography is needed.

Recorded presentations should demonstrate organization and preparation. You can record presentations on Zoom, Panopto, or another platform. Presentation must be accessible as a file or link to receive credit. If you are using sources from outside of class, include a slide or document with all references.

Prompt
How does the novel There There connect to contemporary American Indian issues of identity and urbanity? What is a challenge that a character faces, and how does this challenge relate to structures of inequity in the United States (ie: colonization, policy, social structures, etc)? Share an element of the novel that stood out to you personally. Why is this aspect of the novel important to you?

Submitting your assignment:

Submit your assignment through BlackBoard by the deadline.

Submit as a word doc, pdf, url link, or video file. The instructor must be able to open the file for students to receive credit.

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