Anishinaabe Language Instruction Program

Associate of Arts

The Anishinaabe Language Instruction program is designed to encourage and promote the understanding and preservation of the Anishinaabe language and prepare the student to function as a language instructor. It is also designed to enhance student’s cultural awareness and offer the opportunity to develop a functional command of the Anishinaabe language, which can be further expanded through 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 for teaching Anishinaabemowin.

Anishinaabe Language Instruction Program

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the structure of the language, learn pedagogical principles and methods for teaching Anishinaabemowin
• Demonstrate the level of Intermediate-mid Anishinaabemowin Language Proficiency in listening and speaking
• Achieve understanding of Anishinaabe Language by using all available sources of information, including the immersion instructor’s tone of voice, gestures and situational clues.
• Recognize the sounds of speech that represent specific objects and ideas

Program Outcome Map

General Education Outcome Map

Employment Information

A language learner graduating with an associate degree in Language Instruction has promising employment opportunities. This unique qualification allows them to teach Anishinaabemowin to K-12 students and beyond, fulfilling a crucial role in language revitalization efforts. Schools and educational programs, particularly those focused on indigenous cultures and languages, increasingly seek qualified instructors to teach and preserve Native American languages. This career path not only offers the possibility of contributing to cultural preservation but also meets the growing demand for educators skilled in indigenous language instruction.

Salary Information

According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023, the National employment estimate and mean wage estimates for the following are:

Elementary and Middle School Teachers...................................... $70,950

Other Teachers and Instructors ..................................................... $50,650

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term  .................................................. $43,570

World Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ......... $ 88,490