OJIB 100: Beginning Ojibwemowin I (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing introductory conversational skills focusing on the use of grammatical patterns along with the use of the double vowel writing system, and understanding the concepts of language with the goal of using language in everyday life in Ojibwe communities. Discussion of cultural practices and
lifeways communicated through language is included.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 200: Beginning Ojibwemowin II (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing moderate
conversational skills focusing on the use of grammatical patterns along with the use of the
double vowel writing system. Skills learned in OJIB 100 are expanded upon to become more
proficient in Ojibwemowin. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways communicated
through language is included as we move deeper into understanding and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Beginning Ojibwemowin I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 250: Intermediate Ojibwemowin I (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing more
advanced conversational skills focusing on the use of expanded grammatical patterns
along with the use of the double vowel writing system. This class will further expand on
skills learned in OJIB 100 and OJIB 200. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways
communicated through language is included as we move deeper into understanding
and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Beginning Ojibwemowin II
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 270: Intermediate Ojibwemowin II (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing mastery of basic conversational skills focusing on the use of advanced grammatical patterns along with the use of the double vowel writing system. This class scaffolds skills learned in OJIB 100, 200 and 250. This course will move towards semi-immersive teaching settings. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways communicated through language is included as we move deeper into understanding and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Intermediate Ojibwemowin I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 285: Ojibwemowin Capstone (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide instruction and real world application of language skills
learned in prerequisite courses. This course will move gradually towards full immersion in
Ojibwemowin. Students will learn strategies and methods for Ojibwemowin Immersion teaching
while applying skills learned in prerequisite courses. Anishinaabe “ways of being and doing” will
be discussed and applied in language immersion settings.
Goal Area: 7.1, 7.3, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 Prerequisite: Intermediate Ojibwemowin II
Institutional Outcomes: 5a, 5b