Inuktitut writing systems & grammar

Standardized Writing Systems and Inuktitut Grammar

Part of Pirurvik's "Inuktitut First Language Enhancement Series", this course builds the confidence of first language speakers in writing and speaking the Inuit language. It includes instruction on the ICI standardized writing system for both syllabics (qaniujaaqpait) and roman orthography (qaliujaaqpait) along with practical writing exercises.

Topics involving Inuktitut grammar, phonology and morphology are also included to enable students to master the correct use of finals. All instruction and learning materials are provided in Inuktitut only.

Course Details:  30 hours of class time
Delivery format:  6 hour sessions x 5 days or 3 hour sessions over a 10 day period

Inuktitut Course name: Inuktitut Titirarniq Naanilirinirlu | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ ᑎᑎᕋᕐᓂᖅ ᓈᓂᓕᕆᓂᕐᓗ

Comments from previous students:

"I thought I had a good understanding of my language, but I learned how much more there is to know!"

"It was great to spend time just learning about my own language."

"I wish there were more courses like this..."

"I never understood how to use finals and now I do..."