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NLEK-130 - Nle?kepmx Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion - 3.00 Credits

NLEK-130 - Nle?kepmx Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course is an introductory-level to a full immersion course. It provides students Nle?kepmx language immersion-learning tools following the principles of leaving English behind, and conveying every object and process in Nle?kepmx language. Students will be relearning the world in Nle?kepmx language. The course provides immersion learners with essential Nle?kepmx language phrases to assist them with words, phrases that allows them to interact and ask for repetition or slowing down or demonstrating. Students will learn the use of basic phrases as well as the process of participating in an immersion setting.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Nle?kepmx Language Fluency Certificate Program - Certificate Completion Plan
  • Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree or Equivalent
    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 understanding of how to respectfully work with fluent Nłeʔkepmx language speakers as “immersion learners”;

    • demonstrate an understanding of key Nłeʔkepmx language immersion phrases;

    • demonstrate an ability to use phrases in Nłeʔkepmx language that are appropriate for requesting assistance in immersion learning;

    • demonstrate an understanding of the use ofbasic Nłeʔkepmx language key words of everyday social language;

    • demonstrate an understanding of basic use of Nłeʔkepmx language question phrases;

    • demonstrate an ability to function in aneveryday immersion setting including learningtechniques to listen for key sounds; and

    • demonstrate an ability to recognize common Nłeʔkepmx language words and phrases.

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    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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