St'uxwtews Education Centre

Nle?kepmx

The Nleʔkepmx Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are innovative programs with a focus on Nleʔkepmx in the curriculum.

Programs & Courses

Nle'kepmx

These programs are open to all students within the respective Nleʔkepmx communities who wish to enhance their knowledge of Indigenous language. The certificate program duration is year-long, with an option to continue on to the second-year diploma.

A certificate is awarded upon completion of the one-year course. The certificate program requires 33 credits (see below) and students will be required to maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.33 is required.

Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status
  • English 12 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 060 or equivalent
  • A letter of intent outlining why the student has an interest in the program.

Certificate Courses

  • INLG-180 – Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift
  • INLG-181 – Issues, Principles and Practices in Language Revitalization
  • NLEK-110 – Nle?kepmx Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds
  • NLEK-111 – Nle?kepmx Language Pronunciation – Root Syllables
  • NLEK-112 – Nle?kepmx Language Introduction to Writing
  • NLEK-120 – Nle?kepmx Language in Everyday Social Language
  • NLEK-121 – Nle?kepmx Language Everyday Action And Interaction
  • NLEK-122 – Nle?kepmx Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I
  • NLEK-130 – Nle?kepmx Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion
  • NLEK-131 – Nle?kepmx Language Special Topics – Immersion
  • NLEK-132 – Nle?kepmx Language Interpersonal Interactions Through Immersion Learning

Upon successful completion, students will be advised to speak with their academic planner about pursuing the diploma, if desired.