Portland-State-University 2026-2027 Bulletin

NAS 301 Introduction to Native American Languages

General introduction to the linguistic and cultural background of endangered native languages of North America. Topics include structure of native languages; relationship of language to other aspects of culture such as worldview, social organization, and story telling; history of language change and current tribal projects to revitalize native languages.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as Ling 301 and may be taken only once for credit.
  • Up one level
  • 300