The Master of Indigenous Language Education degree aims to:

• prepare students as leaders in pedagogical practice in Indigenous Language Education;
• provide fluent language speakers with the required skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to become effective Indigenous language educators;
• prepare students to support the upward trend in Indigenous language acquisition and maintenance;
• provide students with opportunities to learn, to understand, and to experience different forms and systems of Indigenous knowledge; and
• equip students with the competencies and abilities to integrate Indigenous knowledge into school curricula.

Sample Courses

ED 817 Research Methods with Indigenous Peoples (3)

This course, through readings and discussion, will examine issues and research methods particular to research with Indigenous peoples including ethical considerations and protocols. Students will examine the developing paradigm in Indigenous research and explore research methodologies proposed by Indigenous researchers.

EC&I 858 Theories and Research in Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism & Multilingualism (3)

This course examines current theories and research in second language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism and makes connections between this research and the teaching and learning of additional languages. The primary focus of the course is oral language development. Research methodology for studying language acquisition will also be examined.

EC&I 871AQ Land-based Education and Language Pedagogy (3)

This course will explore how land-based education can inform language pedagogy. This is a language immersion camp which will foster embodied knowing and the holistic aspect of language. Students will work with Elders and Indigenous knowledge keepers to deepen their understanding of language pedagogy and to increase their language fluency.

EC&I 871AR Approaches to Indigenous Language Revitalization (3)

This course will explore approaches to Indigenous language revitalization. Language learning methodologies and approaches for Indigenous language revitalization will be reviewed and applied to Indigenous community contexts. Through readings and interaction with Indigenous Elders and Indigenous language keepers, students will develop resource materials to support community language needs.