INTERMEDIATE LEVEL INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE

AMERIND 401

Develop an upper intermediate level of the Ojibwe writing system and examine the associated morphology and syntactical verb structures. Develop literacy and an understanding of the unique verb-based sentence structures, and utilize conversational skills currently being used among Ojibwe speakers. Explore the relationships between the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe people. Ojibwe is one of the five Indigenous aboriginal languages spoken in the state of Wisconsin and part of a larger Algonquian language family found only in North America. Taught primarily using the dialect of the eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin region. Ojibwe is considered to be a severely endangered language.

AMERIND 303

Gain an understanding of the grammatical and cultural features of an Indigenous language. Includes exploration of cultural practices and values through the study of oral and written narrative.

AMERIND 304

Focus on proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing of an Indigenous language. Includes exploration of cultural practices and values through the study of oral and written narrative.

AMERIND 402

Continuation of the Ojibwe language, focusing on conversational skills.

AMERIND 404

Build on intermediate skills of a specific indigenous language. Increased focus on developing conversational skills. Requires completion ofAMER IND 403in the same language.