Indigenous Languages: Culture, Rights, and Conflict
Linguistics · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
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LING-4025 prerequisites
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Description
Indigenous languages are an integral part of Indigenous peoples' identity, worldview and culture. It is however, currently estimated that up to ninety per cent of the world's Indigenous languages are likely to disappear by the end of the century. This course is designed to give students and overview of Indigenous language issues related to culture, advocacy, revitalization, and resistance. Students are encouraged to critically compare and contrast the treatment of Indigenous languages through legislation, policy, grassroots activism, and educational and systemic efforts in countries such as Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.
Requisite courses
IS-1015 or IS-1016 (or HIST-1009) and IS-1017 [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and HR-4025 | IS-4025.
Cross-listed
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.