Cultural and grammatical information is conveyed by using situations in Navajo life as topics. I Study of the sound system and spelling conventions of Navajo, and acquisition of basic oral and literacy skills. Cultural and grammatical information is conveyed by using situations in Navajo life as topics. We focus on how to critically evaluate how language is learned, what it is, and how it is used through research exercises which examine our use of language in ordinary situations. I Continuation of vocabulary development, oral skills enhancement and mastery of Navajo verb paradigms.
Native speakers undertake original research and writing in Navajo.
Native speakers undertake original research and writing in Navajo. This course surveys American Indian languages and the communities that speak them, focusing on a representative sample for closer study. The role of language in maintaining cultural identity is examined, and prospects for the future of American Indian languages are assessed. Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.