Spring 2019 - FNLG 134 E100
Introduction to FNLG II (3)
Class Number: 7483
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Darlene Willier
dwillier@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
FNLG 133.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of the introductory course in a First Nations language, including phonetics, vocabulary, word formation, and grammatical constructions. Based on a designated language and will usually be chosen from the Northwest Coast area. Students may take this course for credit with focus on a different FN language. Students who have completed LING 232 or FNLG 232 may not complete this course for further credit for the same designated language.
COURSE DETAILS:
First Nations Language Plains Cree is a 3 unit university-level course that provides instruction at the Intermediate level. Students will focus on the spoken use of Plains Cree including basic conversation, greetings, introductions, prayers, household vocabulary and an introduction to the Plains Cree orthography. Students will learn the spoken use of Plains Cree through classroom instruction, games/activities, language labs, syllabics and self-evaluation.
Students will practice Plains Cree immersion speaking within the classroom environment and gain an understanding of how to continue with their language learning outside of their academic program.
The schedule, lecture topics and reading requirements may be subject to change. Lecture periods toward the end of term may be used for presentations.
Oral presentations are for five minutes demonstrating what you have learned throughout the term in the Cree language.
You may work in pairs or groups. Anything goes, as long as it is in Cree.
Grading
- Homework assignments 30%
- Test 1, Wed. Jan. 30 10%
- Test 2, Wed. Feb. 27 10%
- Test 3, Wed. Mar. 27 10%
- Test 4, Wed. Apr. 3 15%
- Oral Traditions Project Presentation (Written Proposal 5%, Presentation 10%) 15%
- Attendance, Class Participation, Flash Cards 10%
- No Final Exam
NOTES:
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.
Please note that a grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Introductory Cree, Part 2, NS 252. Faculty of Native Studies, Univ. of Alberta.
Plains Cree Grammar Guide and Glossary. Faculty of Native Studies, Univ. of Alberta (if you don’t already have it).
RECOMMENDED READING:
LeClaire, SN and Cardinal, G (1998) The Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary. Edmonton, University of Alberta Press.
Miyo Wahkohtowin Community Education Authority (MWCEA) (n.d.) Online/Dictionary for Cree. www.creedictionary.com/
Wolvengrey, Arok, Ed. (2001). ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ: ᐃᑗᐏᓇ / nēhiýawēwin: itwēwina/Cree: Words. Vols 1&2 Regina: University of Regina Press.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS