Description
Introduction to nimipu, the language spoken by the Nez Perce and Palouse tribes of the Colville Reservation. Basic pronunciation, the phonetic alphabet, and elementary grammar and vocabulary will be covered. Students will gain an awareness of the interconnection of language and culture.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Basic elements of phonetics and orthography.
- Basic vocabulary.
- The interconnection of language and culture.