Inuktitut Keyboarding and Computing

Inuktitut Keyboarding and Computing | Naqittautiliriniq

Part of Pirurvik's "Inuktitut First Language Enhancement Series", this course will train students to become proficient in Inuktitut typing as well as in the latest Inuktitut computing technology, including the syllabic keyboard layouts on Microsoft Vista and Apple OSX.

Students will also become familiar with Unicode syllabic fonts (Pigiarniq, Uqammaq, and Euphemia) as well as how to handle legacy fonts (ProSyl, Naamajut, etc.). Pirurvik will ensure students have a better understanding of the ICI standardized writing system, including how to transliterate between syllabics and roman orthography, and the correct use of finals.

Course Details: 35 hours of class time
Delivery Format: 7 hour sessions x 5 days or 3.5 hour sessions x 10 days