丁香园AV

First Nations Studies Program | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
丁香园AV Calendar 2012 Spring

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FNLG 130-3 Practical Phonetics for First Nations Languages

Practical training in the description of sounds used in language. Prerequisite: Students in the First Nations Studies program should complete FNLG 231 (or LING 231) before FNLG 130. Students who have completed LING 130 may not complete this course for further credit.

FNLG 158-3 First Nations Language Immersion I

Intensive language instruction in a First Nations language at a beginner level. The course will be based on a designated language to be named each time it is taught. Prerequisite: Students who have completed LANG 132, 158 or 224 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 231-3 Introduction to First Nations Language I

Introduces the structure of a First Nations language, including phonetics, vocabulary, word formation, and grammatical constructions. Based on a designated language and usually chosen from the Northwest coast area. Prerequisite: Students who have completed LING 231 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language. Recommended: students in the First Nations Studies program should complete FNLG 231 before FNLG 130.

FNLG 232-3 Introduction to First Nations Language II

A continuation of the introductory course in a First Nations language, including phonetics, vocabulary, word formation, and grammatical constructions. Based on a designated language and will usually be chosen from the Northwest Coast area. Prerequisite: FNLG 231 (or LING 231) in the same language. Students who have completed LING 232 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 258-3 First Nations Language Immersion II

Intensive language instruction in a First Nations language at an intermediate level. The course will be based on a designated language to be named each time it is taught. Please inquire at the Department of Linguistics for information on placement. Prerequisite: Students who have completed LANG 248 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 331-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language I

An intermediate course in the structure of a First Nations language, including writing systems, texts, general linguistic properties, and language family. Based on a designated language and usually chosen from the Northwest Coast area. Prerequisite: FNLG 232 (or LING 232) or equivalent credit in the same language. Students who have completed LING 331 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 332-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language II

A continuation of the intermediate course in a First Nations language, including writing systems, texts, general linguistic properties, and language family. Based on a designated language and usually chosen from the Northwest Coast area. Prerequisite: FNLG 331 (or LING 331) or equivalent credit in the same language. Students who have completed LING 332 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 335-3 Topics in First Nations Language I

Content varies as required by First Nations language communities or learners. Usually focuses on intermediate to advanced level topics on structural aspects of a particular First Nations language, emphasizing language learning and teaching. Prerequisite: FNLG 130 (or LING 130), FNLG 231 (or LING 231), FNLG 332 (or LING 332) or permission of instructor. Recommended: LING 360. Students who have completed LING 335 for a designated topic may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated topic.

FNLG 433-3 First Nations Language Mentoring I

Intended for advanced learners of a particular First Nations language. Offers advanced vocabulary and/or grammatical skills through individualized practice with fluent speakers (usually elders) of that language. Enrolment requires prior approval of the Department of Linguistics and the local First Nations community. Students will be evaluated on the basis of the individualized goals and objects set at the beginning of the course. Prerequisite: FNLG 332 (or LING 332) or permission of course supervisor. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students who have completed LING 433 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 434-3 First Nations Language Mentoring II

Offers additional advanced vocabulary and/or grammatical skills in the First Nations language through individualized practice with fluent speakers (usually elders) of that language. Prerequisite: FNLG 433 (or LING 433) or permission of course supervisor. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Recommended: FNLG 431 and 432. Students who have completed LING 434 for a designated language may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.

FNLG 435-3 Topics in First Nations Language II

Content varies as required by First Nations language communities or learners. Usually focuses on advanced level topics on structural aspects of a particular First Nations language, emphasizing language learning and teaching. Prerequisite: LING 220, FNLG 332 (or LING 332) or permission of instructor. Recommended: LING 360, FNLG 431 and 432. Students who have completed LING 435 for a designated topic may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated topic.