Program Overview
This specialized certificate is designed for individuals who seek knowledge and experience with the Ojibwe language as the principal means of understanding the Ojibwe culture and people. Student learning focuses primarily on use of the Ojibwe language and the incorporation of Ojibwe culture and traditional activities through the language. Topics that are covered in this certificate program include the importance of language as a means of cultural expression, communication, and revitalization. A certificate in Ojibwe language secures an opportunity to earn a certificate becoming authorized by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCOTGB) and the state of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI) to teach the Ojibwe language and culture with licensure.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Certificate in Ojibwe Language should be able to:
- Use Ojibwemowin.
- Express aspects of Ojibwe culture through the medium of Ojibwemowin.
- Utilize Ojibwe texts, media, and other resources.
Curriculum
Major:
Total Credit Hours: 19