Title: The role of institutions of higher education in teaching Indigenous languages: Ichishkíin and Chinuk Wawa
Abstract:Abstract Since 2008, Ichishkíin and Chinuk Wawa language courses have been offered at the University of Oregon (UO) and Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. These languages are Indigenous to peop...Abstract Since 2008, Ichishkíin and Chinuk Wawa language courses have been offered at the University of Oregon (UO) and Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. These languages are Indigenous to peoples of present day Oregon and Washington. Both courses resulted through partnerships developed at the Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI). This article describes the development of the courses and their continued impact. Both language programs embody collaborative partnering with elders, Tribal language programs, other institutions, and teachers. Both have created curricular materials that are used by Tribal programs and K‐12 schools and have mentored students to become language teachers. We propose that teaching local endangered languages in university settings enriches students' academic experiences, supports language revitalization, addresses issues of human and linguistic rights, and strengthens institutions by incorporating Indigenous viewpoints. Academic institutions that once contributed to the loss of Indigenous languages now have an opportunity and obligation to revitalize and maintain them.Read More
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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