The Importance of Storytelling for the Survival of Native American Religion

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

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• Introduction
• Native American Religion
  • A Historical Research
    • Continuity and Change
    • Similarities in Native American Religion
    • European Influence
    • Christianity and Native American Religion
• Native American Storytelling
  • An Ancient Native American Art
    • Sources of Knowledge
    • Facts about Native American Storytelling
    • The Relevance of Stories for Rituals
    • Surviving through Stories
    • Oral Tradition and Literature
• Ideas For Teaching
  • Native American Religion in the EFL-Classroom
    • Teaching grades 5 and 6
    • Teaching grades 7 and 8
    • Teaching grades 9 and 10

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

: This Master’s Thesis analyzes the importance of storytelling for the survival of Native American religion. The thesis examines the history of Native American religion, focusing on changes and continuities within the various tribes and their belief systems. The work then delves into the art of Native American storytelling, exploring its diverse forms, its connection to rituals, and its role in preserving cultural and religious knowledge. Finally, the thesis suggests practical teaching ideas for integrating Native American culture and religion into English as a Foreign Language classrooms.

• The historical development of Native American religion
• The significance of storytelling in Native American culture and religion
• The impact of European influence and colonialism on Native American beliefs and practices
• The preservation and transmission of cultural knowledge through oral tradition
• Practical approaches for teaching Native American culture and religion in EFL classrooms

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

: This section focuses on summarizing the main themes and arguments of each chapter. It excludes summaries of the conclusion or final chapter to avoid spoilers.

Chapter 1: Introduction

: This chapter introduces the topic of the Master’s Thesis, outlining the goals and hypothesis of the work. It highlights the author’s interest in Native American culture and the importance of understanding the role of storytelling in the preservation of their religious traditions.

Chapter 2: Native American Religion

: This chapter presents a historical analysis of Native American religion, exploring the complex relationship between religious beliefs, cultural practices, and historical events. The chapter discusses continuity and change within Native American religion, analyzing the impact of European influence and the introduction of Christianity on tribal traditions.

Chapter 3: Native American Storytelling

: This chapter delves into the significance of storytelling in Native American culture and religion. The author examines the various forms of Native American narratives, highlighting their connection to rituals and ceremonies. This chapter also emphasizes the importance of storytelling in transmitting religious knowledge across generations and its crucial role in the survival of Native American religion.

Chapter 4: Ideas For Teaching

: This chapter focuses on practical applications, providing specific suggestions for teaching Native American culture and religion within the EFL classroom. The author outlines strategies and materials for different grade levels, suggesting engaging activities, multimedia resources, and teaching methods for fostering intercultural understanding and awareness.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

: This section outlines the main keywords and focus topics of the text. The main keywords and concepts explored in this thesis are: Native American religion, storytelling, oral tradition, cultural survival, European influence, colonialism, cultural diversity, intercultural education, EFL classroom, teaching resources. The thesis examines the role of storytelling as a crucial element in preserving and transmitting religious and cultural knowledge, particularly in the context of colonial influences and cultural changes.