Nsyilxcen Language Fluency

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Nsyilxcen 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 Nsyilxcen Language Fluency program helps students build strong communication skills while supporting the revitalization and preservation of the Nsyilxcen language and cultural identity.

OVERVIEW

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

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 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 standard 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.

Graduates of the Nsyilx̌cən Language Fluency program may be eligible to transfer into the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) through an established transfer agreement.

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 program coordinator or an NVIT Academic and Financial Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate

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

Diploma

Course Code	Course Title	Code
NSYL 210	Nsyilxcen Linguistics/Literacy	3.0
NSYL 220	Nsyilxcen Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context II	3.0
NSYL 230	Nsyilxcen Connections: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 160	Ways of Knowing: Nsyilxcen Social Foundations	3.0
NSYL 211	Nsyilxcen Translation / Transliteration	3.0
NSYL 221	Nsyilxcen Structure and Syntax	3.0
NSYL 231	Nsyilxcen Place and Time: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 260	Ways of Knowing: The Syilx Land Culture	3.0
NSYL 330	Nsyilxcen Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning through Multiple Mentors	6.0
NSYL 350	Nsyilxcen Language Immersion: Introduction to Mentored Special Topics	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 Indigenous 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.