COURSES: 3 CREDITS EACH, 12 CREDITS IN TOTAL

LLED 480C/952
Multimedia Technology & Indigenous Language Revitalization
Candace K. GallaNeville Scarfe Building | Room 1006
July 2-19, 2013 | 10:30 am–1:00 pm 
Week 1: Tue–Sat | Week 2: Mon–Fri | Week 3: Mon–Fri

Utilizing technology allows for the preservation of Indigenous languages, materials to be developed and disseminated, expands the domains in which the language is used, and provides relevance, significance and purpose. Students will learn and be exposed to various types of low-, mid- and high- technology initiatives that have been used to document, revitalize, promote and maintain their language. The course is designed to offer “hands-on” experience that will contribute to a project-based outcome. Open to all who want to understand and experience how technology can support teaching, learning and revitalization of Indigenous languages. Course material and content can be applied to learners of any language. Basic computer skills are required.

LLED 565H/96A
Indigenous Language-Based Education in a Non-Indigenous World
Kauanoe KamanāPonderosa Annex E | Room 123 
July 2-12, 2013 | 1:30–5:00 pm
Week 1: Tue–Sat | Week 2: Mon–Fri

In spite of numerous barriers, a grassroots language revitalization movement has made major progress in Hawaiʻi.  Using the case study of the development of P-20 Hawaiian language-based education, students will explore issues of organization, administration, resourcing, assessing, and improving education for Indigenous and other communities.

FNLG 480A/001
Endangered Language Documentation & Revitalization

Darin FlynnBuchanan D | Room 312 
July 22–26, 2013 | Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm
July 27, 2013 | Sat 9:00 am–1:00 pm

This course offers a critical study of the historical, social, cultural, political, and economic factors impacting on language loss, retention, and revival. You will explore not only the seriously endangered status of BC’s First Nations languages, but also the global context of massive language extinction and the erosion of complex systems of human knowledge. Learn about research methodologies for collaborative, community-based, transdiscplinary documentation and revitalization of Indigenous linguistic heritage.

LLED 565G/96A
Global Perspectives on Indigeneity: Solidarity, Struggle and Possibilities in Language & Literacy Education
Candace K. GallaHenry Angus Building | Room 435 
July 29-August 2, 2013 | Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:00 pm

This course broadly examines the ways Indigenous communities have sustained and reenergized their language, literacy, and literary practices in a time where local efforts are affected by global pressures. Firsthand experiences and strategies will be shared by the instructor and guest speakers to address some of the successes and challenges that Indigenous language communities are faced with when engaging in language revitalization efforts.