BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

NSYL-330 - Nsyilxcen Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning Through Multiple Mentors (previous NSYL 360) - 6.00 Credits

NSYL-330 - Nsyilxcen Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning Through Multiple Mentors (previous NSYL 360) - 6.00 Credits

Course Details
This course builds on Nsyilxcen 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 Nsyilxcen 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:
  • Nsyilxcen 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 Nsyilxcen language use while immersed with Mentor pod speakers;

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

    • apply immersion skill with Nsyilxcen Mentor speakers sharing daily-life routines and daily life conversation; and

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

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