Native Amer Lang & Cultures

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Examines Native American languages focusing on their cultural value in traditional/historic and contemporary contexts. Students study comparative linguistic typology of Native American languages, endangerment and revitalization efforts, and explore relations among Native American languages, cultures, nations, and bilingual needs. Approved for Compass Curriculum: Inclusiveness-Diversity & Power Dynamics (Global/Indigenous). Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement. Prer., ANTH 2800 or ANTH 3420 or WEST 3420 or WEST 2010. Meets with WEST 3820.