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FIRST SEMESTER OJIBWE

AMERIND 301
Course Description

Introduction to the Ojibwe language, spoken and written, with emphasis on oral tradition and extensive study of grammar.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall

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