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By Raewyn Wiebe
It is a place where you are likely to encounter strange sounds and seemingly
unintelligible scripts.
It is not some isolated spot in a distant corner of the world.
It is the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) on the campus of Trinity
Western University in Langley, B.C.
At CanIL, students specialize in Bible translation, endangered language
preservation, literacy development, writing system development and Teaching
English as a Second Language (TESL). Most of the students are highly motivated
toward cross-cultural ministry. Over 90 percent of current students are
seriously considering a career in Bible translation.
CanIL is set apart from other North American linguistics programs in its focus
on applied linguistics (rather than theoretical linguistics). Students gain
practical tools for language-related work by analyzing scores of majority and
minority languages. The extensive cross-cultural experience of the instructors
further enriches the program.
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CanIL provides linguistics training for three degree programs offered through
Trinity Western University and ACTS Seminaries – a BA in Applied Linguistics (TWU), an MA in Linguistics (TWU) and a Master of
Applied Linguistics and Exegesis (ACTS) – as well as a TESL certificate program (TWU). CanIL also trains non-degree
students planning to work with SIL International (www.sil.org), a partner
organization of Wycliffe Bible Translators. In as few as 10 months, students
can earn a CanIL certificate which certifies completion of the minimum training
requirements for language program work with SIL.
Currently, “enrollment at CanIL is growing steadily which is fantastic considering that most
schools are experiencing strains on enrollment,” says Director of Admissions Wendy Talené. “We have a record number of students coming into our degree programs.”
Financial aid continues to be one of the factors that sets CanIL apart from
other schools. “Because of generous donations, CanIL is able to provide significant percentages
of total tuition costs to students every semester,” comments Talené.
Since 1985, over 300 graduates have been successfully using their training in
over 40 countries worldwide. Alumni find themselves serving anywhere from ESL
classrooms to communities of people groups in remote locations. And when they
encounter strange sounds and seemingly unintelligible scripts, they know just
what to do
Contact: canil.ca
or 604-513-2129
February 2011
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