NATV 2315 - Language Recovery, Revitalization, and Community Renewal
Student Learning Outcomes
Examine the nature of language, culture, and identity across Indigenous cultures, gender, age, and regions.
Evaluate the current state of language change across Indigenous communities
Compare diverse ideologies about the significance of language
Analyze current language revitalization models and programs implemented by Indigenous communities and schools
Course Description Examines Native language loss from the boarding school era to current trends in language planning and revitalization. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of language to culture and on current community renewal efforts by Native people. Credits: 3