Nadut’en Language Fluency

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Nadut’en Language Fluency

Credential Type

Certificate / Diploma

Credits

33.0 / 66.0

Program Duration

1 year / 2 years

Format

Full-Time / Part-Time

Offered

Varies

Delivery Location

In Community

The Nadut’en Language Fluency program helps students build strong speaking and listening skills while promoting the preservation and revitalization of the Nadut’en language and culture.

OVERVIEW

The Nadut’en Language Fluency Diploma (NLFD) is awarded to recognize the successful completion of the Nadut’en Language Fluency Diploma Program.

The TRC report calls to action for post-secondary institutions to create university and college degree programs in Aboriginal languages. In reaction to this NVIT, as a member of the Indigenous Language Fluency Consortium, designed this curriculum to meet the community demands to retain language fluency in community members.

The Indigenous Language Fluency Degree framework is designed to meet Indigenous community language standards as well as academic standards to ensure that NVIT graduates are successful and effective fluent language speakers in their respective communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes the language fluency, knowledge and skills relevant to all the worldview of Indigenous communities. Developing Indigenous Language Fluency is at a critical stage with a high need for qualified fluent speakers particularly in the Indigenous communities across the country.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 graduation, Mature Student status, or equivalent.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate
Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NADU 110	Nadut’en Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds	3.0
NADU 111	Nadut’en Language Pronunciation – Root Syllables	3.0
NADU 112	Introduction to Writing Nadut’en	3.0
NADU 120	Nadut’en Language in Everyday Social Language	3.0
NADU 121	Nadut’en Everyday Action & Interaction	3.0
NADU 122	Nadut’en Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I	3.0
INLG 180	Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift	3.0
NADU 130	Nadut’en Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion	3.0
NADU 131	Nadut’en Language Special Topics –Immersion	3.0
NADU 132	Nadut’en Language Interpersonal Interactions through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 181	Issues, Principles and Practices in Language Revitalization	3.0

Diploma
Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NADU 210	Nadut’en Language Linguistics/Literacy	3.0
NADU 211	Nadut’en Language Translation / Transliteration	3.0
NADU 220	Nadut’en Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context II	3.0
NADU 221	Nadut’en Language Translation / Transliteration	3.0
INLG 163	Ways of Knowing: Nadut’en Social Foundations	3.0
NADU 230	Nadut’en Language Connections: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
NADU 231	Nadut’en Language Place and Time: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
NADU 330	Nadut’en Language Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning through Multiple Mentors	6.0
NADU 350	Nadut’en Language Immersion: Introduction to Mentored Special Topics	3.0
INLG 263	Ways of Knowing: The Nadut’en Land Culture	3.0

CAREER PATHWAYS

Graduates of Indigenous Language Fluency programs will be prepared for employment in many different career areas:

First Nation organizations
Band and Public Schools
Other First Nations’ Organizations
Family and group facilities
Other Organizations (i.e.tourism)

The Nadut’en Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma is approved by the local language authorities in their respective communities. Successful completion of the program will allow graduates to work with community members and First Nations Organizations.