SENĆOŦEN

This course is a beginner level, secondary course is open to students in grades 9-12, both W̱SÁNEĆ students and non-indigenous students. “The study of the SENĆOŦEN language and the W̱SÁNEĆ culture is intended to enable learners to communicate purposefully in SENĆOŦEN and to provide students to gain insights into their own culture and to develop openness to cultural diversity” IRP, 2012.

The course uses a communicative-experiential approach. The focus of classroom instruction is the purposeful use of the language to perform real life tasks, share ideas, acquire information and to experience cultural activities. Grammar instruction plays a supportive role only – to provide the tools needed to facilitate student communication and comprehension.

This year-long course is offered at the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership School after school two days a week. Transportation is provided.