[HERITAGE-LIST] Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization summer 2009 courses

Thu Apr 9 21:38:57 UTC 2009

The Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization Program announces its Summer 2009 courses at the En'owkin Centre, Penticton, BC and The University of Victoria, BC!

What past participants have said about the program:

"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

or call 250-721-8457 to have a registration form faxed to you.

Summer 2009 Courses at the En'owkin Centre,
Penticton, British Columbia:

Introductory Linguistics for Language Revitalization
(LING 181, 1.5 units)

An introduction to topics in the study of language and linguistics that provides a  foundation for understanding language revitalization. Topics include the nature of sound systems and how they relate to orthographies, word structures and dictionaries, sentence structures and understanding texts, meaning and vocabulary, linguistic aspects of language acquisition, and historical change. The course will help develop understanding of the languages targeted for revitalization, and will provide exposure to linguistic concepts and reference materials.

Instructor: Dr. Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins has studied Salish languages since 1981. She is Principal Investigator of the SSHRC-funded Community-University Research Alliance grant Language Revitalization in Vancouver Island Salish Communities awarded to the University of Victoria in partnership with the Saanich Native Heritage Society, the Hul'q'umi'num' Treaty Group, and the First People's Heritage, Language and Culture Council. Her recent work has focused on ethical issues in linguistic fieldwork, and on best practices in community-based and community-directed research partnerships. Currently, Ewa is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Victoria and the Academic Advisor for the Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization.

Dates: May 25-30, 2009
Fee: $558.10 (includes $458.10 tuition and $100 program and materials fee)*
Registration deadline:  April 27, 2009 (late registrations accepted if space available)

Language Revitalization Principles and Practices
(LING 180, 3.0 units)

An introduction to the profound cultural dynamics associated with language loss, along with contemporary issues, principles, and best practices in the preservation and revitalization of Aboriginal Languages in Canada and around the world. This course explores the social, political, and psychological dynamics that impact Aboriginal languages, along with the factors influencing language maintenance, loss and revival.

Instructor: Iehnhotonkwas/Bonnie Jane Maracle is from the Wolf Clan of the Kanien'keha:ka and was born, raised, and presently resides on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, which is one of eight communities comprising the Mohawk Nation. She is currently completing her PhD at Trent University with her research area being Language Revitalization, and she also teaches in the Faculty of Education, Queens University.

Dates: June 1-13, 2009
Fee: $1,116.20 (includes $916.20 tuition and $200 program and materials fee)*
Registration deadline:  April 27, 2009 (late registrations accepted if space available)

Summer 2009 Courses at the University of Victoria,
Vancouver Island, BC:

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. In the past, 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.

Dr. Touchie's Master degree research involved second language methodologies including a qualitative research with the Nuu-chah-nulth language and her PhD extended this into a research into the socio-linguistic area that explores language as a resource and community-based processes/research that can improve language effectiveness.

Dates: August 4-8, 2009
Fee: $558.10 (includes $458.10 tuition and $100 program and materials fee)*
Registration deadline:  July 6, 2009 (late registrations accepted if space available)

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 staff to help produce two textbooks on the Halq'emeylem language, one digital dictionary, a number of interactive CD-ROMs, and online interactive media and courses.

Dates: August 10-22, 2009
Fee: $1,116.20 (includes $916.20 tuition and $200 program and materials fee)*
Registration deadline:  July 6, 2009 (late registrations accepted if space available)

Register online at:

www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/calr/register.aspx

or call 250-721-8457 to have a registration form faxed to you.

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

*Please note: Fees subject to minor tuition increase to be announced May 2009.

If you are attending courses in Penticton, consult with the En'owkin Centre at 250-493-7181 to review your accommodation options, which range from on-site arrangements to nearby camping, to accommodation in local motels, hotels or guest ranches.

Also, visit:  www.continuingstudies/calr/accommodation.aspx.

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/ or call 250-721- 8395 for more information.

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

Website:  http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/calr