Ojibwe Language and Culture, Certificate

(Code 290-602)

The Ojibwe Language and Culture Certificate provides students with the opportunity to become part of the global movement to revitalize endangered Indigenous languages.  Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to: converse in Ojibwe at an intermediate level, have the linguistic and cultural competency to function effectively and appropriately in an Ojibwe cultural setting, be able to conduct future Ojibwe language research, and learn oral presentations skills which can be applied to any language. 

To complete the certificate, students must have a minimum of 15 credits, including:
AIS 121Beginning Ojibwe I 14
AIS 122Beginning Ojibwe II 24
AIS 221Intermediate Ojibwe I4
Remaining credits may be selected from the following elective courses:3-4
AIS 160
Ojibwe Culture and History
AIS 222
Intermediate Ojibwe II
AIS 344
Traditional Ojibwe Stories
1

 AIS 111 may be substituted for AIS 121 if the topic is focused on Ojibwe language.

2

 AIS 112 may be substituted for AIS 122 if the topic is focused on Ojibwe language.

Note: Students cannot pursue the American Indian Studies Major and the Ojibwe Language and Culture Certificate to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Converse at an intermediate level in the Ojibwe language.
  • Increase their own language fluency.
  • Function effectively and appropriately in an Ojibwe cultural setting (have linguistic and cultural competency).
  • Have the skills to conduct future Ojibwe language research.
  • Have oral presentation skills which they can apply to giving presentations in any language.