Indigenous Language Field Course
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
(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.
Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required.
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.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.