AIS 314 A: American Indian Language-Salish

Overview of the Southern Lushootseed sounds, introductions, greetings, and departures. Studies the structure and grammar of Southern Lushootseed. Students acquire the ability to read, speak, and write the language through phrases of communication. Grammatical instruction primarily focuses on roots, prefixes, and suffixes with discussions expanding the concepts of cultural thought and understanding. Offered: W.