Lessons on the Land: The Role of Kaska Elders in a University Language Course.

Moore, Patrick J.

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Publication Date: 2003

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Lessons on the Land: The Role of Kaska Elders in a University Language Course.

Moore, Patrick J.

Canadian Journal of Native Education, v27 n1 p127-39 2003

Thirteen Kaska Elders took a leading role in a University of British Columbia Kaska language course held in three locations in Kaska territory in the Yukon. The elders conducted a variety of cultural activities, and entire families participated, creating an environment in which the language was constantly spoken and relevant to the activities. Discusses implications for practice. (Contains 29 references.) (TD)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Camping, Cultural Education, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Holistic Approach, Immersion Programs, Native Language Instruction, Program Descriptions, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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