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Certificate Program in Aboriginal Language Revitalization (CALR)

LING 180A: Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift (1.5 Units)

Effective approaches to language revitalization begin with an understanding of the context of language shift and

loss. This course provides an introduction to the human dynamics associated with Aboriginal language shift and

language loss, including the profound psychological, intellectual, and spiritual effects on individuals, families,

communities, and cultures.

LING 180B: Issues, Principles and Practices in Language

Revitalization (1.5 Units)

This course introduces contemporary issues, principles, and practices in the revival, maintenance and revitalization

of Indigenous languages in Canada and around the world. Participants identify community assets supporting

individual, family, and community language revitalization.

Instructor: Peter Jacobs

Dates: Monday August 19 to Friday August 30, 2013

Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: North Island College in Port Alberni

Fee: $505.80 tuition + $100.00 program fee (total fees $605.80)

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