Description

Overview:

Living Language shares Ron Corn Jr.'s attempt to teach his daughter, Mimikwaeh, to be a first language speaker of the Menominee language. This story explores the relationship between culture and language. Language revitalization is a struggle for the Menominee, because most families speak English as a first language and are no longer able to pass their native language on to their children. Ron and MimkwaehŐs language journey may be one the last chances to keep the Menominee language alive.

Subject:

Arts and Humanities

Level:

Middle School, High School, College / Upper Division

Grades:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Material Type:

Lecture, Primary Source

Author:

Wisconsin Media Lab

Provider:

Wisconsin Media Lab

Provider Set:

The Ways

Date Added:

11/13/2012