Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
The Diploma in Indigenous Language Proficiency (DINLP) develops high intermediate to advanced oral proficiency in a particular Indigenous language, for learners who want to revitalize the language in their communities, teach it in schools or to adults, and develop learning resources. It is delivered in-community only.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Linguistics | Duration: Full- or part-time; 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
The 30-unit diploma includes at least 15 units of core upper level courses in the Indigenous language: Advanced Grammar of an Indigenous Language, Indigenous Language Intermediate Level Proficiency I and II, Immersion III and IV, Language Mentoring I and II, and Topics in Indigenous Language.
Normally completion of the SFU 27-unit Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency, or an equivalent certificate from another institution, or a Prior Learning Assessment showing at least low intermediate proficiency in the language. Advanced placement is possible through course challenge with a Language Proficiency Assessment; up to nine units of transfer credit may be applied with an SFU Letter of Permission. Prior agreement with INLP is required.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Duration: Full- or part-time; 30 units
Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
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