Indigenous languages are an integral part of Indigenous peoples' identity, worldview and culture. It is however, currently estimated that up to ninety per cent of the world's Indigenous languages are likely to disappear by the end of the century. This course is designed to give students an overview of Indigenous language issues related to culture, advocacy, revitalization, and resistance. Students are encouraged to critically compare and contrast the treatment of Indigenous languages through legislation, policy, grassroots activism, and educational and systemic efforts in countries such as Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden. Cross-listed: LING-4025(3), IS-4025(3) Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IS-4025 | LING-4025. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and LING-4025 | IS-4025.
Prerequisites
IS-1016 (or HIST-1009) and IS-1017, or the former IS-1015 (prerequisite).
