Diploma in Indigenous Language Revitalization at University of Victoria

The Diploma in Indigenous Language Revitalization is a 16.5-unit undergraduate program offered by the Department of Indigenous Education in the Faculty of Education. It helps people build Indigenous language skills, understand the contexts in which Indigenous languages can be taught, and gain basic teaching skills. It ladders into the Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Language Revitalization.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Department of Indigenous Education  |  Duration: Two years (Year 1 and Year 2 structure)  |  Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 is either the Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency or the Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization plus 3 units of language coursework. Year 2 includes IED250 Indigenous Language Teaching Preparation Seminar, IED251 Indigenous Language Teaching and Learning Practicum, further language and mentorship courses and approved English courses.

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