LANG 240 - Language Activism
In this course students will explore endangered languages in Northern Canada and learn what it means to be a language advocate.
Throughout this course, students will explore endangered languages in Northern Canada including the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. They will learn why languages in these regions are endangered and what is being done about it. Students will learn what it means to be a language advocate through examining language policy, funding sources for endangered languages, and community engagement.
Prerequisite: LANG 140
Course details
| Academic level(s) | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language of instruction | |
| Institution | Yukon University |
| Begin date | - |
| End date | - |
| Registration deadline | - |
| ECTS credits | 6.0 |
| Field school | No |
| Fields of study | Foreign languagesSociology and cultural studies |
| Teaching place | Online scheduled |
| Tags | languageindigenous studiesnunavutlanguagesyukonnunavut |