Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures
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| Founded | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Type | Academic |
| Focus | Native American studies |
Area served | United States and Canada |
| Product | Studies in American Indian Literatures |
Key people | Jill Doerfler (President)[1] |
| Website |
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The Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures (ASAIL) is a professional academic organization It was founded in 1971[2] to promote the study, criticism, and research of American Indian literary traditions, both written and oral.[3] Its journal, Studies in American Indian Literatures, has been the primary journal for the study of North American indigenous literature for over thirty years.
Conferences
ASAIL is affiliated with the Modern Language Association (MLA). ASAIL sponsors panels at several conferences:[3]
- The Native American Literature Symposium,
- The American Literature Association (ALA) conference,
- The Society for the Study of American Women Writers (SSAWW) conference.
Publications
ASAIL publishes the quarterly journal Studies in American Indian Literatures.[2] It has been the primary journal for the study of North American indigenous literature for over thirty years.[4]
References
- ↑ "About". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
- 1 2 "SAIL Publications". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- 1 2 "ASAIL". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ↑ Justice, Daniel Heath; Cox, James H. (Spring 2008). "From the Editors". Project MUSE. University of Nebraska Press. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
External links
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