Literacy Interns come alongside an
SIL member or a national translator and
develop literacy materials, train teachers
and encourage reading and writing.
Training duration: one summer
Scripture Use workers are involved in a
hands-on manner in language communities
for the purpose of encouraging Scripture use.
They work with the local church or community
leaders, carry out research to assess
Scripture use and listen to the community's
needs and aspirations. They help develop
audio/visual or literacy materials to promote
Scripture use.
Training duration: 1 summer + fall = 6 months
CanIL Degree Programs
CanIL offers the following degrees:
- BA Linguistics (4 years),
- MA Linguistics (2-3 years)
- MA Linguistics and Exegesis (2-3 years).
The summer degree track fulfills the
prerequisites for entering a graduate program
or provides foundational training and credits
for those interested in the BA Linguistics
degree. [more info]
Language Surveyors do the crucial task
of determining how languages in an area are
related. These surveys are essential to
determining the best strategies for literacy and
translation programs. Surveyors often travel to
remote areas.
Training duration: one summer
The Language Learners track
provides a good foundation for any
language and culture work. Learn to hear,
speak and transcribe sounds of the world’s
languages. Learn how to communicate in
any language.
Training duration: one summer