Yup'ik Language & Culture Teaching Programs
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The Kuskokwim Campus of the University of É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Fairbanks offers three interrelated programs for YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik language, culture and teaching. Course requirements for these programs overlap such that many credits earned for Certificates (minimum 30 credits) may be applied toward AAS degrees (minimum 60 credits) which may in turn be applied toward the BA (minimum 120 credits). Contact the YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik Advisors for more information.
É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ‹If you can speak YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik, do not already have a degree, and you are interested in teaching the language as a teacherÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s aide, you should consider to begin gaining a degree in YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik Language Education.
Certificate and Associate (A.A.S.) Degrees:
If you are not confident in your ability to speak YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik, do not already have a degree, and would like to learn more about YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik language and culture or are considering teaching the language as a teacherÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s aide, you should consider the Certificate and AAS in YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik Language Proficiency.
The Yup'ik language proficiency program is designed to provide student with the opportunity to pursue structured study of YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik in order to develop intermediate-level speaking and listening skills, as well as basic reading and writing in the abilities in the language. The certificate may serve as a step on the way to a two-year or four-year degree.
Bachelor of Arts Degree:
If you would like to improve your ability to speak YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik, are interested in exploring traditional YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik culture more extensively, and are ready to commit to a four year degree, you should consider the B.A. in YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik Language and Culture.
Before you enroll in classes, you should talk with an advisor about your degree program. S/he can provide you with information about which classes you will need to complete your degree. Your advisor can also help you obtain information about how to enroll each semester. If you do not already have an advisor, contact the KuC Advising Office at 1-800-478-5822.
You will need to pay for tuition and books at the time of enrollment.
Questions? Contact the YLP Advisor:
Sally Samson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of YupÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™ik Language and Culture
Room 115