BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

NLEK-330 - Nle?kepmx Language Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning Through Multiple Mentors - 6.00 Credits

NLEK-330 - Nle?kepmx Language Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning Through Multiple Mentors - 6.00 Credits

Course Details
This course builds on Nle?kepmx Language Immersion where students will expand on elements of the oral immersion learning tools and communication phrases for use. Students will gain experience hearing different fluent speakers of each Nle?kepmx speaking community with the intent of increasing usage and vocabulary. Students will form a Mentor pod process as a cohort of advanced immersion learners moving from one community of fluent speakers to another. Students will assist to organize within their own community the immersion event with the fluent speakers.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Nle?kepmx Language Fluency Diploma Program - Diploma Completion Plan
  • Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree or Equivalent
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 90
    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 improved Nłeʔkepmx language use while immersed with Mentor pod speakers;

    • demonstrate an understanding of the different dialects of the Mentor pod Elder fluent speakers;

    • apply immersion skills with Nłeʔkepmx language Mentor speakers sharing daily-life routines and daily life conversation; and

    • apply immersion skills with Nłeʔkepmx language Mentor speakers contextualized in special topics.

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