General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
CREE 100 | CREE 101 | CREE 102 | CREE 103 | CREE 104 | CREE 105 | CREE 110 | CREE 202 | CREE 205 | CREE 206 | CREE 209 | CREE 210 | CREE 330 | CREE 340 | CREE 390-395AA-ZZ | CREE 410 | CREE 411 | CREE 480 | CREE 490-495AA-ZZ
CREE
CREE 100
Elementary Cree I
3:3-1
Introduction to Cree: basic grammar, reading, writing, oral expression, and practice with electronic learning materials. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed.
Note: Students with standing in CREE 100 will not receive credit for CREE 104.
CREE 101
Elementary Cree II
3:3-1
A continuation of CREE 100. Further grammar and oral practice in Cree. This course completes preparation for CREE 102.
Prerequisite: CREE 100
CREE 102
Structure of Cree I
3:3-0
A survey of major word and sentence structure of Cree with some attention to dialect variation. Composition and reading of stories.
Prerequisite: CREE 101
CREE 103
Structure of Cree II
3:3-0
A continuation of CREE 102. Further study and analysis of grammatical structures, dialect variation, and more composition and reading of short stories. This course completes preparation for other Cree courses.
Prerequisite: CREE 102
CREE 104
Cree Grammar and Orthography I
3:3-0
This course is designed for students who already speak Cree. Emphasis is on writing in the standard Roman orthography and on grammatical structures. An introduction to short composition.
Prerequisite: Fluency in Cree
CREE 105
Cree Grammar and Orthography II
3:3-0
A continuation of CREE 104. Further writing practice, grammar, and short compositions. This course completes preparation for other Cree courses.
Prerequisite: CREE 104
CREE 110
Intensive Cree for Beginners
See page 225.
CREE 202
Cree Literature and Grammar
3:3-0
Analysis of complex grammatical structures, with an introduction to oral and written literature such as ordinary stories and traditional tales.
Prerequisite: CREE 103 or 105
CREE 205
Expository Writing in Cree
3:3-0
Study and analysis of non-fiction literature in Cree, such as biography, history, politics, news stories, narratives, and technical writing; practice in writing and revision.
Prerequisite: CREE 103 or 105
CREE 206
Cree Linguistics
3:3-0
Linguistic concepts for the scientific analysis of Cree. Development of linguistic terminology in Cree for language teachers.
Prerequisite: CREE 103 or 105 or permission of the department head.
CREE 209
Creative Writing in Cree
3:3-0
Standard Roman orthography will be used by students to compose original writing in Cree. Students will critique each other's work as well as published examples.
Prerequisite: CREE 202
CREE 210
Intensive Intermediate Cree
See page 225.
CREE 330 (formerly CREE 300)
Cree Syllabics
3:3-0
Introduction to the Cree syllabics writing system. Reading and writing in syllabics.
Prerequisite: CREE 202
CREE 340 (formerly CREE 310)
Oral Tradition of Cree
3:3-0
Stories and legends on audio and video cassettes will be analyzed and transcribed by students. Storytelling sessions by students and elders. Visiting lecturers will also be included in the course.
Prerequisite: CREE 202
CREE 390-395AA-ZZ
Directed Studies in Cree
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Topics may be chosen from a list open to students.
Prerequisite: A 300-level Cree course
CREE 410
Seminar in Phonology & Orthography
3:3-0
The study of the sound system and phonological processes of Cree and its dialects with reference to contemporary phonological theory. Application to Cree writing systems.
Prerequisites: CREE 206 and LING 210.
CREE 411 (former CREE 400)
Seminar in Cree Morphology
3:3-0
The study of the internal structure of Cree words. Morphological and phonological processes of Cree will be examined, as will contemporary linguistic theory.
Prerequisites: CREE 206 and LING 211.
CREE 480
Cree Language Field Methods
3:3-0
Advanced survey of field method techniques, including the conducting of interviews, the gathering of linguistic material, and the recording, transcription, and translation of Cree texts.
Prerequisites: CREE 340 and LING 380.
CREE 490-495AA-ZZ
Directed Research in Cree
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed as required for senior undergraduates.
Prerequisites: Three 300-level Cree courses and permission of department head.
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