BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

NADU-281 - Nadut'en II: Practical Writing - 3.00 Credits

NADU-281 - Nadut'en II: Practical Writing - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course will focus on developing written skills for using Nadut'en in everyday situations. Students will apply previous knowledge and communication skills to improve everyday writing in Nadut'en. Practical application will be found within the schools and community, newsletters, correspondence, signage, notices, radio announcements, and invitations.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Prerequisites : NADU 100, or permission of the instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50-70%, Final, 30-50%, total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
  • demonstrate an ability to read and write in Nadut’en in everyday contexts in correspondence, signage, notices, radio announcements;

  • apply writing skills relating to invitations, scripts, directions, and other forms of functional communication;

  • apply Nadut’en within creative writing and multimedia written formats;

  • demonstrate the ability to write for informal or formal one-on-one situations;

  • demonstrate the ability to write for informal or formal small and large groups; and

  •    demonstrate the ability to write in a manner that is perceived as reflecting culturally appropriate protocol.
    Text and Materials:
  • Expertise and resources of accomplished writers and resources.
  • Sample material taken from contemporary school and community communication.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
    Other Information: Education Council approved September 1, 2012.