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OJIB 1100 Ojibwe Culture (4 credits)

Ojibwe Culture is designed to give students a broad overview of major cultural and historical experiences of the Ojibwe, and how they have changed over time. Historical explorations include overarching experiences that have affected Ojibwe culture and history such as United States Indian Policy and pan-Indian cultural and political movements. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 7] [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 1111 Elementary Ojibwe I (4 credits)

The language of the Ojibwe with an emphasis on oral-aural skills as well as non-linguistic aspects of cultural background and surroundings. Prerequisite: Please consult with program faculty. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 8]; [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 1112 Elementary Ojibwe II (4 credits)

The language of the Ojibwe with an emphasis on oral-aural skills as well as non-linguistic aspects of cultural background and surroundings. Prerequisite: OJIB 1111 or consent of instructor. [**Core Curriculum Goal Area 8]; [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 1910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)

Arranged individual study.
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OJIB 1920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)

Arranged group study.
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OJIB 1930 Experimental Course (3 credits)

A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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OJIB 1940 In-Service Course (3 credits)

A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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OJIB 1950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)

An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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OJIB 1960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)

A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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OJIB 1970 Internship (3 credits)

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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OJIB 1980 Research (3 credits)

Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 1990 Thesis (3 credits)

A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 2211 Intermediate Ojibwe I (4 credits)

The language of the Ojibwe with continued emphasis on oral-aural skills as well as non-linguistic aspects of cultural background and surroundings. Prerequisite: OJIB 1112 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 8]; [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 2212 Intermediate Ojibwe II (4 credits)

The language of the Ojibwe with continued emphasis on oral-aural skills as well as non-linguistic aspects of cultural background and surroundings. Prerequisite: OJIB 2211 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 8]; [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 2910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)

Arranged individual study.
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OJIB 2920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)

Arranged group study.
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OJIB 2930 Experimental Course (3 credits)

A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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OJIB 2940 In-Service Course (3 credits)

A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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OJIB 2950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)

An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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OJIB 2960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)

A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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OJIB 2970 Internship (3 credits)

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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OJIB 2980 Research (3 credits)

Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 2990 Thesis (3 credits)

A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 3213 Ojibwe Oral Literature (4 credits)

Students will meet for the first several weeks to discuss, learn and be tested on their knowledge of Ojibwe oral literature and methodologies for its collection. In this class we will practice and reinforce the program student learning outcomes in the basic four skills of language learning: speaking, listening, writing, and especially reading. The last several weeks of the course are designed for students to meet, record, transcribe, translate and analyze oral literature that they themselves collect from fluent speakers in the region. Guidance will be given at all stages. Prerequisite(s) Ojibwe 2211 or instructor permission [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6] [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 3300 Indigenous Language Field Program (4 credits)

Students will engage in deep, experiential learning in indigenous language, history, and culture. Students are required to participate in ten weeks of classroom work on campus plus travel to and engage in two weeks on a guided field classroom experience. Site of field experience will be a vibrant indigenous language community (location predetermined with each offering of the class) in Hawaii, New Zealand, Canada, or other indigenous language community. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 3311 Advanced Ojibwe I (4 credits)

Advanced Ojibwe is designed to teach complex listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for the Ojibwe language. In this class we will practice and reinforce the program student learning outcomes in the basic four skills of language learning: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Core curriculum for this class will focus on grammar¿patterns in the language, translation and conversation. All writing lessons employ the double vowel orthography. Instruction will be conducted primarily in Ojibwe. Prerequisite: OJIB 2212 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]; [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 3312 Advanced Ojibwe II (4 credits)

Advanced Ojibwe is designed to teach complex listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for the Ojibwe language. In this class we will practice and reinforce the program student learning outcomes in the basic four skills of language learning: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Core curriculum for this class will focus on grammar¿patterns in the language, translation and conversation. All writing lessons employ the double vowel orthography. Instruction will be conducted primarily in Ojibwe. Prerequisite: OJIB 3311 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8] [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 3400 Instruction of Ojibwe Language (4 credits)

Students meet for the first several weeks to discuss, learn, and be tested on their knowledge of Ojibwe curriculum, teaching strategies, and grammar paradigms. The last several weeks of the course are designed for students to develop their own lesson plans or methodological research on the instruction of the Ojibwe language. Guidance will be given at all stages. Prerequisite: OJIB 3311 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.) [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8] [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 3910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)

Arranged individual study.
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OJIB 3920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)

Arranged group study.
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OJIB 3930 Experimental Course (3 credits)

A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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OJIB 3940 In-Service Course (3 credits)

A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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OJIB 3950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)

An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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OJIB 3960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)

A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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OJIB 3970 Internship (3 credits)

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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OJIB 3980 Research (3 credits)

Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 3990 Thesis (3 credits)

A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 4430 Ojibwe Grammar and Linguistics (1 credits)

The application of knowledge from ML 3430 Linguistics to the Ojibwe language. Intensive grammar review as needed. Emphasis on aspects of the language that enhance the teaching of Ojibwe to English-speaking students. Prerequisite: OJIB 3312 or consent of instructor. [Nisidotaading Course Requirement]
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OJIB 4910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)

Arranged individual study.
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OJIB 4917 DIS Tchg Assoc | (1-2 credits)

Directed Independent Study | Teaching Associate
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OJIB 4920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)

Arranged group study.
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OJIB 4930 Experimental Course (3 credits)

A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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OJIB 4940 In-Service Course (3 credits)

A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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OJIB 4950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)

An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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OJIB 4960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)

A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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OJIB 4970 Internship (3 credits)

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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OJIB 4980 Research (3 credits)

Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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OJIB 4990 Thesis (3 credits)

A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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