Capstone in Indigenous Languages

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture/Seminar) Students complete this course in the last semester of the program. It provides students with an opportunity to draw from their experience and understanding in the program by conducting a project on Indigenous languages (e.g., translation, documentation, curriculum development or language revitalization strategy for an Indigenous Community (on-reserve or in an urban setting)). This course is only open to students in the last year of the 3- or 4- year IL BA program. Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IL-4001. Requisite Courses: This course is a required course for the Thematic Major in Indigenous Languages. Students are required to have completed 18 credit hours from the Thematic Major or obtain permission from the instructor [prerequisite(s)]. IL-3002 (3 or 6) Indigenous Language Field Course (Field Study with variable meeting hours) In this course, students experience day-to-day activities and related language practices in Michif, Inuktitut, or a First Nations language. Interactive language lessons are combined with extensive exposure to rich language use and opportunities to communicate in the Indigenous language for daily tasks and cultural activities. Students develop strategies to stay in the Indigenous language while at camp, and to continue lifelong language learning after camp is done. Culturally appropriate communicative norms are acquired. Evaluation is progress and participation-based. Course may be repeated for credit when the language or language level or topic varies. Some prior experience with the language is helpful to engage in the field experience. Note: Additional fees (normally non-refundable) are required to cover the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals, elder/speaker involvement. Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required.