NADU-211 - Nadut'en Language Translation/ Transliteration - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course provides foundation in theory and practice for transcribing and translating Nadut'en language oral text. Students will transcribe and translate texts and/or tapes using the International Phonetic Alphabet. As a part of this course, students will develop touch-keyboarding skills using the Nadut'en language font. There will be a basic introduction to linguistic processes such as phonology, phonetics, morphology and syntax. There will also be practice in transcribing and reading texts.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Nadut'en Language Fluency Diploma Program - Diploma Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : NADU 210, or permission of the instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Masters Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
communicate in a variety of cultural situations;
demonstrate a basic comprehension of Nadut’en stories associated with transformers, folk heroes and historical events;
demonstrate the ability tell basic Nadut’en stories, using TPR storytelling;
use constructions associated with subordination (relative clauses, adverbial adjuncts, clefts, etc.);
show in short dialogues, the ability to use target grammatical constructions; and
produce common phrases.
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Text and Materials:
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Patrick D. & Tress, S. Nedut’en Dictionary. Current Edition. Vanderhoof, BC. Yinka Dene Language Institute.Carrier Dictionary Committee Central Carrier Bilingual Dictionary. Current Edition. Fort St. James, BC. Summer Institute of Linguistics.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Education Council approved October 30, 2013.
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