Nłeʔkepmx Language Fluency

Nłeʔkepmx-Focused Training

Nłeʔkepmx Language Fluency

Credential Type

Certificate / Diploma

Credits

33.0 / 66.0

Program Duration

1 year / 2 years

Format

Full-Time / Part-Time, Hybrid Option Available

Offered

Fall Term, Varies

Delivery Location

Merritt, In Community

The Nłeʔkepmx Language Fluency program supports learners in developing speaking and listening skills while fostering the preservation and revitalization of Nłeʔkepmx language and culture.

OVERVIEW

The Nłeʔkepmx Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are foundational and innovative programs with a focus on Nłeʔkepmx content in the language fluency curriculum. Admission is open to all learners within the respective Nłeʔkepmx communities, particularly those wishing to enhance their knowledge, understanding and conversational ability of Indigenous languages.

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 program is designed to meet the community and First Nations standards, academic standards to ensure NVIT graduates are successful and effective language fluent speakers in their respective in BC Aboriginal 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
NLEK 110	Nłeʔkepmx Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds	3.0
NLEK 111	Nłeʔkepmx Language Pronunciation – Root Syllables	3.0
NLEK 112	Introduction to Writing Nłeʔkepmx	3.0
NLEK 120	Nłeʔkepmx Language in Everyday Social Language	3.0
NLEK 121	Nłeʔkepmx Everyday Action & Interaction	3.0
NLEK 122	Nłeʔkepmx Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I	3.0
INLG 180	Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift	3.0
NLEK 130	Nłeʔkepmx Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion	3.0
NLEK 131	Nłeʔkepmx Language Special Topics –Immersion	3.0
NLEK 132	Nłeʔkepmx 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
NLEK 210	Nłeʔkepmx Language Linguistics/Literacy	3.0
NLEK 211	Nłeʔkepmx Language Translation / Transliteration	3.0
NLEK 220	Nłeʔkepmx Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context II	3.0
NLEK 221	Nłeʔkepmx Language Structure and Syntax	3.0
INLG 161	Ways of Knowing: Nłeʔkepmx Social Foundations	3.0
NLEK 230	Nłeʔkepmx Language Connections: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
NLEK 231	Nłeʔkepmx Language Place and Time: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
NLEK 330	Nłeʔkepmx Language Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning through Multiple Mentors	6.0
NLEK 350	Nłeʔkepmx Language Immersion: Introduction to Mentored Special Topics	3.0
INLG 261	Ways of Knowing: The Nłeʔkepmx Land and 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 (ie.tourism)

The Nłeʔkepmx 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.