BEGINNER LEVEL ONEIDA LANGUAGE

AMERIND 313

Introduction to the morphology of Oneida at the most basic level, including the interaction with, and awareness for, Ukwehuwehneha and an Oneida universal perspective. An emphasis on the development of a basic understanding of the syntactic structure of Ukwehuhwehneha and a base vocabulary. Includes the utilization of existing resources, becoming familiar with current best practices for endangered language learning, and building language proficiency.

AMERIND 310

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

AMERIND 301

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

AMERIND 411

Learn the sounds and writing system of the language and examine the associated morphology and syntactical verb structures. Develop literacy and an understanding of the unique verb-based polysynthetic sentence structures, and utilize basic conversational skills currently being used among Ukwehuwehneha speakers. Ukwehuwehneha (Oneida) is one of the five Indigenous aboriginal languages spoken in the state of Wisconsin and part of a larger Iroquoian language family found only in North America. Ukwehuwehneha is considered to be a critically endangered language.

AMERIND 311

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