INTERMEDIATE LEVEL INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE II

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 402

Continuation of the Ojibwe language, focusing on conversational skills.

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 403

Build on elementary skills of a specific indigenous language. Advanced grammar and syntax; advanced conversation and composition; cultural background of Indigenous people speaking the language through reading of stories, histories and cultural exploration. Requires completion ofAMER IND 304in the same 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.