BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

NADU-111 - Nadut'en Language Pronunciation - Root Syllables - 3.00 Credits

NADU-111 - Nadut'en Language Pronunciation - Root Syllables - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course will provide students with an understanding of the polysynthetic syllable structures as they apply to the Nadut'en language for pronunciation in constructing words. These structures are crucial for the student's the way Nadut'en language root syllables are essential to construct meaning and their part in word construction and word meaning. Root structures are foundational for understanding root morphemes. Instruction and activities will include English and the Nadut'en language.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Nadut'en Language Fluency Certificate Program - Certificate Completion Plan
  • Prerequisites : NADU 110, or permission of the instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%. Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • employ language sounds and orthography using the North American Phonetic Alphabet;

  • demonstrate advanced conversational language;

  • further develop listening, understanding and speaking in order to discriminate language sounds/words and demonstrate basic writing skills; and

  • demonstrate or employ basic and everyday oral/ written communication, listening and writing skills.
  • Text and Materials:
    Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
    Other Information: Education Council approved October 30, 2013.