DIPLOMA
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| The Nishnaabemwin Language Insturctor Institute (NLII) is designed to encourage and promote the understanding and preservaton of the Ojibwe language and prepares the student to function as a language instructor. It is also designed to enhance students' cultural awareness and offer the student the opportunity to develop a functional command of the Nishnaabemwin language, which can be further expanded througth additional study or through contact with other speakers of the language. Students will gain an understanding of the structure of the language, learn pedagogical principles and methods and techniques for teaching Nishnaabemwin. This diploma program utilizes a holistic approach, which integrates and incorporates the language throughout all courses. Instruction will be completed in 80%, 90%, and 100% immersion of the Ojibwe language respcectively for years I, II, and III. This doploma requires three instensive six-week summer immersion sessions in Ojibwee language development and teaching methods. sutdents who complete the three JNLII summer programs and follow up weekend sessions (Dagwaagi, Biboon, and Minokami) will receive a BMCC Diploma of Ojibwe Language Instruction Nishnaabemwin. |
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SUMMER—BASIC—YEAR ONE |
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| Course Number | Course Name |
Credits |
| N1104 | Nishnaabek Cultural Experience 1 | 3 |
| NI106 | Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar - Basic | 3 |
| NI108 | Ojibwe Lnaguage Immersion - Basic | 6 |
| NI111 | Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minokami--Fall/Winter/Spring - Weekend Immersion Basic | 3 |
Total |
15 |
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SUMMER—INTERMEDIATE—YEAR TWO |
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| CS007 | Computer Assisted Materiaal Development I | 1 |
| NI204 | Nishnaabek Cultural Involvement & Research - Intermediate | 3 |
| NI206 | Nishnabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar - Intermediate | 3 |
| NI208 | Ojibwe Langugage Immersin - Intermediate | 3 |
| NI209 | Nishnaabe Lanaguage Teaching Methods | 3 |
| NI211 | Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minokami--Weekend Immersion - Intermediate | 3 |
Total |
16 |
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SUMMER—ADAVANCED—YEAR THREE |
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| CS008 | Computer Assisted Material Develpment | 1 |
| NI212 | Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minokami-Fall/Winter/Spring Weekend Immersion— Advanced | 3 |
| NI224 | Nishnabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar - Advanced | 3 |
| NI228 | Ojibwe Langugage Immersin - Advanced | 6 |
| NI229 | Teaching Methods & Curriculum development - Advanced | 3 |
| NI231 | Nishnaabe Child Development & The Classroom | 3 |
Total |
19 |
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Required Credits for this Curriculum = 50 |
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| Many of the above courses require pre-or-co requisites. | ||