Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item Cultural communication problems experienced by Native American students of the Advance by Choice (ABC) program at Montana State University(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1990) Webber, Susan Ann; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Karen C. JacobsonItem Adult education and cultural invasion : a case study of the Salish and the Jesuits(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1990) White, Elizabeth LouiseItem Your worst nightmare--an Indian with a book : literary empowerment for Native American students in the educational system(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2005) McFadden, Erica Lynn; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Walter FlemingNative American rates of graduation are extremely low in comparison to the rest of the United States public and the classes which are considered "assimilative" classes have among the worst success rates for Native American students. Among these assimilative classes is the field of literature. This thesis explores how literature is assimilative and progresses through how it can be empowering for students. The thesis discusses the importance of incorporating Native American worldviews into the literary classroom and provides specific suggestions for teaching literature to Native Americans to enable it to be empowering rather than assimilative. These new methods of teaching will lead to better success rates among Native American students as well as increased self-esteem and pride in culture.