NAL 101: Native American Language I: nselxcin

Class Program
Credits
5
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091229
Meets Degree Requirements For
Humanities
Description

Introduction to nselxcin, the language spoken by the Okanogan, Lakes, Colville, San Poil, Nespelem and Methow tribes of the Colville Reservation. Basic pronunciation, the phonetic alphabet and vocabulary will be covered. Gain an awareness of the interconnection of language and culture.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Basic elements of phonetics and orthography.
  2. Basic vocabulary.
  3. The interconnection of language and culture.