Fall 2026

Beginner Level Ojibwe Language

AMERIND 301 is a beginner-level course introducing the spoken and written Ojibwe language, focusing on oral tradition and grammar.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Denise Wiyaka3.6/5Morgan Smallwood

Summary

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Historical reviews of Brian Mcinnes: Exams and homework were simple and clear, reducing grade anxiety.

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Raw average: 3.62/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews for Brian McInnes highlight engaging storytelling and clear expectations, with students finding exams simple and the course enjoyable. Current instructors Denise Wiyaka and Morgan Smallwood have no reviewed experiences to summarize.

BRIAN MCINNES is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DENISE WIYAKA is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MORGAN SMALLWOOD is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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LEC 001Online Only7 / 400

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews of Brian Mcinnes: Brian McInnes is highly rated for engaging storytelling and clear instruction, making the course enjoyable and easy to learn.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.17 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Brian Mcinnes: Exams and homework were simple and clear, reducing grade anxiety.

Historical reviews of Brian Mcinnes: Lectures, vocab quizzes, and Kahoots were enjoyable, with the professor offering extra points and advice.

Topics

  • Ojibwe language
  • Oral tradition
  • Grammar

Skills

  • Spoken and written Ojibwe language proficiency
  • Ojibwe grammar analysis
  • Oral tradition engagement

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AMERIND 301 · Fall 2026

Beginner Level Ojibwe Language

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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Model & dataset provenance
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