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Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures

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Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures
Founded1971
TypeAcademic
FocusNative American studies
Area served
United States and Canada
ProductStudies in American Indian Literatures
Key people
Molly McGlennen (President)[1]
Websiteasail.org

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

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ASAIL is affiliated with the Modern Language Association (MLA). ASAIL sponsors panels at several conferences:[3]

Publications

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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

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  1. ^ "About". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  2. ^ a b "SAIL Publications". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "ASAIL". ASAIL.org. Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  4. ^ Justice, Daniel Heath; Cox, James H. (Spring 2008). "From the Editors". Project MUSE. University of Nebraska Press. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
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