How do adults learn a language? Two day linguistics workshop.

Manisha Khetarpal (Maskwacis Cultural College)

2017-06-08 10:00am - 2017-06-09 2:55pm

Location: Maskwacis Cultural College

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Language is at the very core of what it means to be human. It defines us as people and it binds our communities and families together. It is our vehicle for the transmission of knowledge and it shapes our view of the world. Join us for a two day workshop on linguistics, the science of human language.

Some topics we will explore are:

how children and adults acquire language
how language works in the brain and how languages are structured
how languages change, grow, die out and are revitalized
some of the interrelationships between language, society and social life.

No previous knowledge or experience is necessary.

Instructors from University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills (UnnBQ):

Ross Krekoski, MA, Ph.D. (Linguistics)
Dr. Ross Krekoski, MA, Ph.D. (Linguistics), grew up near St.Paul and works with the Blue Quills Literacy Centre at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills (UnBQ). His research interests include the sound systems of languages, the language and structure of everyday conversation, and the ways in which mathematics, philosophy of mind, and theories of cognition can inform and be informed by linguistic research.

Valerie Cardinal, Team Lead for the Blue Quills Literacy Centre
Valerie Cardinal is the Team Lead for the Blue Quills Literacy Centre at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills (UnnBQ). Valerie is from Saddle Lake. Valerie has two beautiful nitanisak and one inspiring nosisim. She has been a teacher for over 25 years. Valerie was award the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Government of Alberta, (2000) and an Excellence in Teaching Award and eagle feather from Tribal Chiefs Institute (2004) for her innovative teaching. She has co-authored three books and has developed curriculum in all subject areas, as well as nehiyaw culture and Indian residential schools.

Dates: June 8 and 9

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

Cost: $250 includes lunches, refreshment breaks and a certificate of participation

Credit: 1 continuing education credit

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For more information or to register:

Please contact Manisha Khetarpal at mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca