Issues in Oral Inuttitut

Undergraduate

reviews the primary role of oral language in communication, language, acquisition and language maintenance in oral Inuttitut. The nature and significance of dialect differences are also discussed. Different types of oral language are examined, e.g. stories, newscasts, conversation. Students study how oral language is used within modern Labrador society and whether language attitudes are reflected in this use. Students also consider how best to teach oral Inuttitut and different ways to test for oral proficiency. This course is not normally offered at the St. John's Campus.