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Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1976 - 6/30/1977

Funding Totals

$15,000.00 (approved)
$15,000.00 (awarded)

Charactersitics of the Native American Voice

FAIN: FB-12744-76

Martin C. Lesley
Clackamas Community College (Oregon City, OR 97045-7998)

To study contemporary Native American fiction and poetry in order to determine the characteristics of the voice, tone, and attitude. Then analyze these to determine to what extent the voice is a tradition voice and if it has improved Native American reading and writing skills.