nêhiyawêwin is known as a polysynthetic language, meaning the language is structured in word sentences. There are bits of meanings to what may look like one word but is actually a full sentence when translated into English. These bits of meanings are called morphemes and this course will study how these word sentences are created and pieced together to make sense. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): Permission required. Restriction(s): Course only open to students in the Indigenous Language Certificate program.
nêhiyawêwin is known as a polysynthetic language, meaning the language is structured in word sentences. There are bits of meanings to what may look like one word but is actually a full sentence when translated into English. These bits of meanings are called morphemes and this course will study how these word sentences are created and pieced together to make sense. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): Permission required. Restriction(s): Course only open to students in the Indigenous Language Certificate program.
