Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) (HCK) - Courses

HCK 101 Cr.4

Introduction to Hoocak Language and Culture I

The goal of this course is to have students perform consistently at the Novice Mid proficiency level on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course introduces students to the Hoocak language and guides them in developing Novice Low - Mid proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. At the end of the course, students are able to engage in simple conversations within the limits of practiced vocabulary and common sentence structure. This course integrates all competencies in the instruction of the Hoocak language and culture for the standards of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities, as outlined in the Hoocak Language Standards, which align with the World Readiness Standards for Learning. Consent of department. Offered Occasionally.

HCK 102 Cr.4

Hoocak Language and Culture II

The goal of this course is to have students perform consistently at the Novice Mid and emerging into the Novice High proficiency level on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands on the units introduced in Hoocak I. At the end of the course, students are able to engage in simple conversations within the limits of practiced vocabulary and structure. Students also gain perspective and insight into the Hoocak culture areas of products, practices and perspectives. This course integrates all competencies in the instruction of the Hoocak language and culture for the standards of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities, as outlined in the Hoocak Language Standards, which align with the World Readiness Standards for Learning. Prerequisite: HCK 101. Consent of department. Offered Occasionally.

HCK 201 Cr.4

Hoocak Language and Culture III

The goal of this course is to have students perform consistently at the Novice High proficiency level on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands on the units taught in Hoocak I and II. At the end of the course, students should be able to engage in simple conversations within the limits of expanded practiced vocabulary and common sentence structures. This course integrates all competencies in the instruction of the Hoocak language and culture for the standards of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities, as outlined in the Hoocak Language Standards, which align with the World Readiness Standards for Learning. Prerequisite: HCK 102. Consent of department. Offered Occasionally.

HCK 202 Cr.4

Hoocak Language and Culture IV

The goal of this course is to have students perform consistently at the Novice High and emerging into Intermediate Low proficiency level on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands on the units taught in Hoocak I, II, and III. At the end of the course, students should be able to engage in simple conversations and negotiate meaning within the limits of expanded practiced vocabulary and common sentence structures. This course integrates all competencies in the instruction of the Hoocak language and culture for the standards of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities, as outlined in the Hoocak Language Standards, which align with the World Readiness Standards for Learning. Prerequisite: HCK 201. Consent of department. Offered Occasionally.