University of Regina

Overview

The Indigenous Languages and Literature (Cree or Saulteaux) bachelor’s degree at the University of Regina offers a comprehensive education that emphasizes the significance of language structure, literacy, and cultural storytelling. This program is designed to support the preservation of Indigenous languages while fostering a deep connection to community and cultural identity.

What you'll study

The curriculum revolves around a series of language and linguistics courses, allowing students to engage with both Cree and Saulteaux languages through literature, language learning, and elective courses. The specific courses available may vary depending on your chosen language focus.

• Core linguistics courses (examples):
  • Morphology
  • Semantics
  • Historical Linguistics
• Language learning and analysis (examples):
  • Evaluation of Language Learning Processes
  • First Language Acquisition
• Language and language families (examples):
  • Survey of American Indian Languages

Capstone requirement: The program may culminate in an advanced project or final course sequence, which will be determined by the program coordinator in line with your degree plan.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria are based on your educational background and eligibility for undergraduate studies at the University of Regina or First Nations University of Canada. Specific GPA or standardized test scores are not outlined for this program.

English language proficiency requirements

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 83
• PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 59
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 120

Conditional acceptance may be available if your English Language Proficiency results are not available at the time of application, provided you meet other admission criteria.

Other requirements

• Submission of high school transcripts
• Submission of post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• A copy of your passport
• If you have been out of school for more than two years, a brief description of your activities since graduation (1–2 sentences)

Note that conditional acceptance may be offered if English Language Proficiency is not yet completed.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Indigenous Languages and Literature program can pursue various career paths that leverage their linguistic skills and cultural knowledge. Potential opportunities include roles in education, cultural preservation, community development, and translation services, among others. This degree not only equips you with valuable skills but also contributes to the revitalization and maintenance of Indigenous languages and cultures.