Course Form (revised 8-2009)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Native American Studies
Prefix and Course #
NAS 141
Course Title
Elementary Blackfoot I
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Creating a new course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Wade Davies
Phone/ email :
Program Chair/Director:
Wade Davies
Other affected programs
Modern & Classical
Languages & Literatures
Dean:
Chris Comer
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
YES
NO
Common Course Numbering Review: Does an equivalent course exist
X
elsewhere in the MUS? Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits
align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus 
http://msudw.msu.montana.edu:9030/wfez/owa/musxfer.p_CCN_MAIN
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
U 141 Elementary Blackfoot I 4cr. Offered intermittently autumn. An introduction to the
Blackfoot language and culture. Students will learn how to write and read Blackfoot as well as
how to conduct simple conversations.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
The proposed course has been offered as NAS 195 for three years (including Autumn 2009). The
Department of Native American Studies examines the contemporary and past experiences and life
ways of the first Americans from their perspectives. However, there are no Native American
language courses offered on campus. This course is designed for both Native American and
non-Native American students so they can better understand human similarities and differences.
This language course will enhance the development of better communication and cross–cultural
relationships.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
None
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the
Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
YES
NO
X
Course Number Change
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Level U, UG, G
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Prerequisites
Is there a fee associated with the course?
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
From:
To:
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program &
course number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? If yes, then will this change eliminate the
course’s common course status? Please explain below.
5. Graduate increment if level of course is changed
to UG. Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V)
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
6. Other programs affected by the change
7. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and
send digital copy with form.
Native American Studies 195: Blackfoot Language I
Autumn Semester 2009
Syllabus
Time and Place: MTWR 11:10am-12:00pm
Room: LA 303
Instructor: Annabelle Chatsis
E-mail: achatsishelena@hotmail.com
Phone: (406) 243-5831 Please leave a message
Office: SS232
Office Hours: (TBA)
Goals and Objectives
Oki, Welcome to Blackfeet I. In this session, you will study basics of the Blackfoot language including
simple phrases and some grammatical information. The class will introduce role-playing as a tool that
will emerge you into a language experience. Included in this session is a lab which will enhance your
language performance and allow plenty of practice of both written and verbal commands. In addition,
some Blackfoot history and culture will be introduced as it portrays to the language.
Course Requirements
Assignments
There will be materials on Blackboard that will involve some new phrases and material already use in the
previous session. Every week, a new content will be posted for your lab work. You will work on a
separate sheet of paper with the materials on the Blackboard, and turn it in on the following Monday’s
class. You will be graded based on completion of your work and points will be awarded on finished
work.
Tests and Grading
Students’ grades will be based on lab assignments, quizzes, final, and attendance.
Assignments 4000 points
(400x10)
Quizzes
500 points (100x5)
Final
600 points
Attendance
1000 points
A
5552-6100
C
4271-4514
AB+
B
5369-5551
5125-5368
4881-5124
C- 4088-4270
D+ 3905-4087
D 3661-3904
Total
6100 points
BC+
4698-4880
4515-4697
DF
3295-3660
0-3294
Examination Schedule
Quizzes: Sept. 11 (Fri.), Oct. 2 (Fri.), Oct. 23 (Fri.), Nov. 13 (Fri), Dec. 4 (Fri.)
Final: Dec. 16 (Wed) 8:00am-10:00am
Attendance
You are required to attend classes on a regular basis. Remember that your attendance is worth 1000
points of your course grade. Points will be deducted for each class missed. Materials will be distributed
during class time. If you miss any class meeting, it is your responsibility to acquire materials from fellow
students attending this class. Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of class. It is your
responsibility to inform me at the beginning of class time if you need to leave early.
Academic Misconduct
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by
the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. All students are required to refer to
the course catalogue. (http://www.umt.edu/catalog/)
Textbooks (Required)
Donald G Frantz/Norma Russell, Blackfoot Dictionary. Second Edition. University of Toronto Press.
Donald G Frantz, Blackfoot Grammar. University of Toronto Press.
Other materials are given in class or posted on Blackboard
Tentative Schedule
Week
1
2
3
Introduction
Review
Quiz 1
Simple verbs - me, you, us & you all
Topic
Self Introduction, Greetings
Sounds and letters
Sounds and letters/ Special sounds
nit-, kit-, nit--hpinaana, kit--poaawa
-w, -yaaw, and –io’p
yaak-/aak-
6
He/she, they, & you and I
Future
Review
Quiz 2
Past (perfect/ completive)
7
On-going
a-
8
9
Review
Quiz 3
Negatives
mat-
10
Animate/inanimate
istsi/-iksi-
11
Review
Quiz 4
Stative verbs - color
nattsi-/nam-
4
5
12
13
14
15
Stative verbs (cont.)
No Class (Thanks Giving)
Numerals, Review
Quiz 5
Review
ii-
-kopoto
Review
Final Exam
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list
course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.