Anishinaabe Language II

Catalog description

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence of Anishinaabemowin. The goal of this course is to develop a novice-level proficiency in Anishinaabemowin. Students will continue developing their listening, writing, reading, and speaking skills While increasing their understanding of basic grammatical structure and vocabulary, particularly related to seasonal activities including daily routines, maple sugar processing, and discussing winter and spring weather. Anishinaabe cultural topics, such as winter storytelling, will also be covered. Instruction will be in both Anishinaabemowin and English. By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation on which to build further study of the Anishinaabe language and an understanding of Anishinaabeg culture practices in the winter and spring.