University of Victoria

Overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Indigenous Language Revitalization at the University of Victoria is specifically tailored for community leaders and scholars dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages. This program employs a cohort-based approach, facilitating applied learning and research that directly contributes to community language revitalization efforts.

What you'll study

The M.A. in Indigenous Language Revitalization encompasses a blend of graduate coursework and a research component under faculty supervision. Students progress alongside their cohort while developing a personalized research plan aimed at revitalizing Indigenous languages within community contexts.

Indicative coursework may include:

• Leadership and Governance for Language Revitalization
• Proposal Development and Literature Review
• Seminar in Applied Linguistics
• The Global Context of Language Revitalization
• Researching Community-Based Initiatives in Language Revitalization
• Linguistic Field Methods

Graduate research component:

• Supervised study with a faculty member, as required for admission
• Development of a thesis or equivalent research project aligned with the student’s goals in community language revitalization

Learning outcomes:

• Apply concepts of applied linguistics to Indigenous language revitalization
• Design and critically assess community-based language initiatives
• Enhance research and fieldwork skills related to language documentation and recovery
• Effectively communicate findings to support community language planning and development

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program. Admission requires the agreement of a faculty member to supervise the student’s research.

Career prospects

Graduates of the M.A. in Indigenous Language Revitalization are well-equipped to pursue careers in various fields, including education, community development, linguistics, and cultural preservation. They may take on roles as language revitalization specialists, educators in Indigenous communities, or researchers focusing on language documentation and policy development.