[HERITAGE-LIST] Language Revitalization courses at the University of Victoria

Tue Jul 29 04:26:58 UTC 2008

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Space is still available in the University of Victoria's August 2008 courses in the Certificate program in Aboriginal Language Revitalization!

Take these courses for credit or non-credit-start right away!

"The program has made a huge difference in my life! I feel the strength that comes with knowledge and I can now go home ... to promote revitalization in my community."

"It has re-energized my thought and spirit ..."

Register online at www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/calr/register.aspx<http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/calr/register.aspx> or call 250-721-8457 to have a registration form faxed to you.

Space is still available in both courses.

Participation Options:  These classes are open to anyone interested in preserving aboriginal languages. You may register in all or a portion of the courses this summer to begin studies in the Certificate program, or take courses on an individual basis for credit or non-credit.

For information about studying for credit and applying to the certificate program, please contact Anissa Paulsen at the Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria:

Tel:       250-721-6119

Fax:      250-721-8774

Email:   calr at uvcs.uvic.ca

Summer 2008 Courses at the University of Victoria:

Language Learning and Teaching in Situations of Language Loss

(LING 182, 1.5 units)

An analysis of principles of language learning and language acquisition in situations of language loss, and an examination of appropriate ways in which a range of formal and informal approaches to language teaching can be utilized in Aboriginal community settings. Course topics include forms of language acquisition, teaching and learning strategies, how strategies are related to community needs and goals, and the role of community and community members in teaching and learning.

Instructor: Dr. Bernice Touchie, raised in a First Nation community, is an instructor and Principal for the Ucluelet First Nation. She has been involved with the coordination of language revitalization programs in British Columbia for the Ditidaht and Ucluelet First Nations and the Ha-Ho-Payak Society in Port Alberni, and has managed multi-tribal language revitalization for Nuu-chah-nuulth Tribal Council. She has researched indigenous languages and social development and has published on the Ditidaht (Nitinaht) language and on language learning for First Nations students.

Dates: August 5-9, 2008

Fee: $558.10 (includes $458.10 tuition and $100 program and materials fee)

Field Methods for Language Preservation and Revitalization

(LING 183, 3.0 units)

An examination of planning strategies, protocols, and methods of data collection, analysis, and organization appropriate for field activities associated with language preservation and revitalization. Students will focus on strategies for community involvement, project planning, protocols, ethical and intellectual property issues, use of technology in language documentation, techniques for language study with elders, interview and data recording methods, documentation and database management, and approaches to sharing information.

Instructor: Dr. Strang Burton has been employed with the Stó:lo- Nation language program for over 10 years. He worked with Stó:lo- elders and other staff to help produce two textbooks on the Halq'emeylem language, one digital dictionary and a number of interactive CD-ROMs.

Dates: August 11-23, 2008

Fee: $1,116.20 (includes $916.20 tuition and $200 program and materials fee)

Fees and Accommodations

Please note that the fees listed above do not include accommodation or meals. International students will be assessed international tuition fees.

If you are attending courses in Victoria, you can access information about the University of Victoria's student accommodation options at www.housing.uvic.ca/summer/<http://www.housing.uvic.ca/summer/>

or call 250-721- 8395 for more information. Also, visit www.continuingstudies/calr/accommodation.aspx<http://www.continuingstudies/calr/accommodation.aspx>

The Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization program is a partnership between the En'owkin Centre and the University of Victoria, Department of Linguistics and the Division of Continuing Studies.