BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

NADU-221 - Nadut'en Language Structure and Syntax - 3.00 Credits

NADU-221 - Nadut'en Language Structure and Syntax - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course will expose the student to the basics structure and syntax of Nadut'en language. Topics include an overview of the Nadut'en languages with regard to patterns and rules of various components of language. This course will also cover the introductory linguistic components of phonetics, phonology and morphology as it relates to Nadut'en language. Including descriptive components of sentence building.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Nadut'en Language Fluency Diploma Program - Diploma Completion Plan
  • Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree or Equivalent
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-70%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes:

    Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:



    • demonstrate an understanding of Nadut’en language basics for sentence structure and patterns;

    • describe the Nadut’en language features of complete sentence structure including increasing vocabulary for describing actions and things;

    • demonstrate use of the foundational components of the Nadut’en language sound rules (phonological structure) and sound characteristics;

    • demonstrate use of the critical components of the Nadut’en language basic affixes (prefixes, suffixes and infixes) that deal with word-formation structures; and

    • identify the basic similarities and differences between Nadut’en language and the neighboring Interior Salish languages dealt within this course.

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