Language as Medicine: Indigenous Language Reclamation for Wellness

3 credits

This course will explore how Indigenous language reclamation serves as a healing force for holistic well-being. Students will examine historical and contemporary contexts, and language’s transformative role in fostering cultural resilience. Through diverse perspectives, case studies, and readings, students will analyze language reclamation’s vital contribution to wellness in Indigenous communities. ***Prerequisite: ILR 100 and ILR 101.*** *Note: This course is cross-listed with INHS 250. Students may only receive credit for one of ILR 250 or INHS 250.*