SECW-211 - Secwépemc 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 Secwépemc 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 Secwépemc 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:Secwépemc Language Fluency Diploma - Diploma Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : SECW 210, or permission of the instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's 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 Secwépemc stories associated with transformers, folk heroes and historical events;
demonstrate the ability tell basic Secwépemc 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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Kuipers, Aert. Shuswap-English Dictionary. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert. English- Shuswap Dictionary. Version 3. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert and May Dixon. A Shuswap Course. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert. A Shuswap Reader. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Jules, Mona. Stories of the People. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.
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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 2011.
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