NAL 121: Native American Language I: nxa?amxcin

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Class Program
Native Languages
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091237
Meets Degree Requirements For
Humanities
Description

Introduction to nxa?amxcin, the language spoken by the Moses/Columbia, Wenatchee, Entiat and Chelan tribes of the Colville Reservation. Basic pronunciation, the phonetic alphabet, and elementary grammar and vocabulary will be covered. Students will 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.