SECW-210 - Secwépemc Language Linguistics/Literacy - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course provides a foundation in theory and practice in linguistics and literacy. Students will learn the processes that occur in word formation, phrase formation, and sentence formation. A general introduction to linguistics will be given.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Secwépemc Language Fluency Diploma - Diploma Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : SECW 111, or permission of the instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week.
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%. Total 100%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
communicate in a variety of cultural situations;
describe activities associated with the seasonal round and the human life cycle;
demonstrate how Secwépemc stories deal with the seasonal and human life cycles;
recognize and use yes-no and wh-question strategies;
show in short dialogues, the ability to use target grammatical constructions; and,
produce common phrases.
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Text and Materials:
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Kuipers, Aert. Shuswap-English Dictionary. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert. English- Shuswap Dictionary. Version 3. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert and May Dixon. A Shuswap Course. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Kuipers, Aert. A Shuswap Reader. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.Jules, Mona. Stories of the People. Current Edition. Kamloops, BC. SCES.
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Other Resources:
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Additional cultural resources, such as Elder visits to class, will be an integral part of this course. Students should note that whenever local field trips associated with language learning classes are arranged, these experiences are mandatory.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Education Council approved October 2011.
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