Instructor, Kwak'wala Language (KWA 096 in Liḱwala language)

Position Summary

Course Description KWA 096 introduces students to foundational Kwak’wala language skills, with an emphasis on listening and speaking through immersive learning experiences. Students develop basic conversational ability, sentence structure, and pronunciation within Liḱʷala language contexts. The course explores greetings, social interaction, daily activities, community, environment, and culture, reflecting Kwakwaka’wakw worldview and the deep connection between language, identity, and ways of being. Students are also introduced to learner strategies and approaches that support Indigenous language acquisition and ongoing language learning.

Target Language Instruction delivered in the Liḱʷala language.

Delivery Format Online synchronous format.

Schedule Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Duties & Responsibilities

• INSTRUCTIONAL:
  • Plan and prepare learning materials for instructional e...