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Sechelt Nation Language and Culture Certificate

Faculty of Arts & Sciences School of Humanities

Credential
Certificate

Duration
5 year(s)

Program Highlights

Develop your Sechelt language skills while learning more about the history and culture of the Sechelt nation. 7ewkw’chalap kwetl’ tiwsham she shashishalhem!

Come and learn about the language and culture of the Sechelt (shíshálh)Nation. You'll take introductory language courses as well as literature and other electives relevant to Sechelt linguistics and culture. You'll study at our Sunshine Coast campus and be taught by CapU instructors and Sechelt community members. Help increase fluency and keep the Sechelt language alive. The course is taught from a Sechelt perspective and is aimed at current and future Sechelt language teachers.

Admission Requirements

Basic requirements

  • High school graduation

Program-specific requirements

  • Interview with Sechelt education officials

Program Requirements

First Term

Total credits: 9.00

Required:
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
FNLG 108The Sechelt Language I (Sháshíshálhem I)3.00 credits
LING 102Introduction to Practical Phonetics3.00 credits

 

Second Term

Total credits: 9.00

 

Third Term

Total credits: 6.00

 

Fourth Term

Total credits: 6.00

Required:
ENGL 107Indigenous Literature and Film3.00 credits
FNLG 111The Sechelt Language IV (Sháshíshálhem IV)3.00 credits

 

Total program credits: 30.00

Contact

Have questions about this program?

Sechelt Nation Language and Culture Certificate-Linguistics


604 986 1911 , ext. 2423
squamishlangculture@capilanou.ca

Student Information Services


604 984 4900
604 984 1798 (fax)
Library Building, room LB152
registration@capilanou.ca