Anishnaabemowin and Program Development
Program: ANPD
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 4 Semesters
Duration: 2 Years
Effective: Fall 2022
Location: Barrie
Description
Students acquire Anishnaabemowin skills to develop and implement sustainable language programs in Indigenous communities and organizations. Students practice their speaking skills through interactions in the classroom, language labs, in the community and through immersion activities. The history of Anishnaabemowin and current issues affecting revitalization and preservation are also studied. Incorporating the Anishnaabe world view, students examine the role and importance of Anishnaabemowin in ceremony, cultural values, and community.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for a variety of language-related careers, including teacher of Anishnaabemowin as a second language, translator, language consultant, language specialist or storytellers. Students may find employment in school boards, communities, government agencies, education facilities and more.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- apply functional knowledge of the Anishnaabemowin language and writing systems to community language programming initiatives;
- identify spoken Anishnaabemowin in a variety of contexts;
- apply knowledge of Anishnaabe cultural values to develop community language programming initiatives;
- promote community language programming initiatives applying relevant knowledge of Anishnaabe linguistic history and dialects;
- recommend Anishnaabe-specific teaching methods in the development of an Anishnaabemowin program;
- implement Indigenous language programming that addresses critical sociocultural issues;
- apply sustainability best practices in the workplace and community to preserve the Anishnaabe language;
- converse at a functional level in Anishnaabemowin through immersion practices;
- identify entrepreneurial opportunities within community to revitalize and preserve Anishnaabemowin;
- use the Fiero writing system to express ideas and tell stories;
- lead language learning activities in small groups.
Program Progression
The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.
Fall Intake
- Sem 1: Fall 2022
- Sem 2: Winter 2023
- Sem 3: Fall 2023
- Sem 4: Winter 2024
Articulation
A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Admission Requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Graduation Requirements
19 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
4 Anishnaabemowin Labs
3 General Education Courses
Graduation Eligibility
To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester unless otherwise stated on the course outline.
Program Tracking
The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more than one intake is offered contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ANPD 1000 | History of Anishnaabemowin | 42 |
ANPD 1001 | Writing Systems | 42 |
ANPD 1002 | Verbs and Nouns 1 | 42 |
ANPD 1003 | Language in the Home | 42 |
INDG 1001 | Indigenous Heritage, Tradition and Culture | 42 |
Anishnaabemowin Lab | ||
ANPD 1004 | Anishnaabemdaa 1 | 126 |
Communications Course | ||
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 378 | |
Semester 2 | ||
Program Courses | ||
ANPD 1005 | Kinoomaadwin 1 | 42 |
ANPD 1006 | Language in the Community | 42 |
ANPD 1007 | Verbs and Nouns 2 | 42 |
ANPD 1008 | Anishnaabemowin Resources 1 | 42 |
Anishnaabemowin Lab | ||
ANPD 1009 | Anishnaabemdaa 2 | 126 |
Communications Course | ||
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. | 42 | |
General Education Course | ||
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 378 | |
Semester 3 | ||
Program Courses | ||
ANPD 2000 | Language Preservation and Revitalization | 42 |
ANPD 2001 | Anishnaabemowin Resources 2 | 42 |
ANPD 2002 | Language Placement 1 | 42 |
ANPD 2003 | Language in the Workplace | 42 |
ANPD 2004 | Anishnaabemowin Structures | 42 |
Anishnaabemowin Lab | ||
ANPD 2005 | Anishnaabemdaa 3 | 126 |
General Education Course | ||
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 378 | |
Semester 4 | ||
Program Courses | ||
ANPD 2006 | Language in the Natural Environment | 42 |
ANPD 2007 | Language Placement 2 | 42 |
ANPD 2008 | Anishnaabemowin Program Development | 42 |
ANPD 2009 | Interactive Anishnaabemowin | 42 |
ANPD 2010 | Kinoomaadwin 2 | 42 |
Anishnaabemowin Lab | ||
ANPD 2011 | Anishnaabemdaa 4 | 126 |
General Education Course | ||
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 378 | |
Total Hours | 1512 |
Graduation Window
Students unable to adhere to the program duration of two years (as stated above) may take a maximum of four years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.
Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs.
Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.