Extended Studies in First Nations Language
This extended studies program is designed to support the learning, teaching, and revitalization of Indigenous languages within a culturally grounded education framework. It develops skills in areas such as language fluency, structure, oral traditions, and curriculum development, helping students build both linguistic knowledge and instructional capacity.
The program emphasizes preservation of Indigenous languages as a vital component to cultural identity and prepares learners for roles in language education and community revitalization initiatives.
Program Requirements
Applicants to this program must hold a Bachelor of Education degree with some Cree and Saulteaux language background and want to increase their knowledge and training in First Nations language teaching. Fluency in a First Nations Language is recommended.
Skills Learned
- First Nations Language Oral and Written Communications
- Community Based Curriculum Development
- First Nations Language Immersion
Quick Facts
Required Courses
| Indigenous Language 202 | |
| Indigenous Language 203 | |
| Indigenous Language 225 or 230 | |
| EDTC 300 | Introduction to Educational Technology and Media |
| EINL 200 | Culture and the Acquisition of Language and Literacy |
| EINL 225 | First Nations Language Arts: Oral and Written Communications |
| EINL 325 or LING 327 |
Bilingual/Bicultural Lanuage Learning Processes Evaluation of Language Learning Processes |
| EINL 335 | Community Based Curriculum Development for First Nations (K-12) Languages |
| EINL 450 | |
| THAC 160 | Introduction to Acting |
Electives
| CREE 305 or SAUL 305 |
Expository Writing in Cree |
| CREE 325 or SAUL 325 |
Translation I: Cree-English |
| CREE 340 or SAUL 340 |
Oral Tradition of Cree |
| Indigenous Language course 206 | |
| INDL 241 | Cree Literature in Translation |
| INDL 242 | Saulteaux Literature in Translation |
| INDL 240 AA-ZZ | |
| LING 230 | Indigenous Languages of Turtle Island |
| LING 280 | |
| THAC 260 | Acting Theory and Practice |
| THAC 360 | Community Based Performance |
Admission Requirements
Select your highest level of education completed or in progress to view requirements for the Centre for Continuing Education.
Not sure which student type applies to you? Learn more to determine your student type and find the admission pathway that best fits your background.
Related Programs
