Maricopa Community Colleges  NAV226   20026-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/02

NAV226  20026-99999

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Intermediate Navajo Conversation II

Continued development of skills in conversational Navajo with a review of grammatical elements. Prerequisites: NAV225, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

NAV226  20026-99999

Intermediate Navajo Conversation II

 

1.

Pronounce Navajo words, using standard intonation and stresses. (I)

2.

Apply rules of Navajo syntax in sentences and questions. (II)

3.

Integrate indicative and subjunctive mood verbs in sentences. (III)

4.

Apply subjunctive mood tenses. (III)

5.

Relate autobiographical and/or biographical information in Navajo. (I-IV)

6.

Converse in Navajo in areas of personal interest and on familiar topics. (I-IV)

7.

Analyze Navajo literary and journalistic passages from selected cultural readings. (I-V)

8.

Identify and describe the geography, customs, and cultural diversity of the Navajo. (I-IV)

9.

Create dialogues in Navajo on selected topics. (I-IV)

10.

Use Navajo idiomatic expressions in conversation. (I-IV)

11.

Function in Navajo social situations in a culturally sanctioned manner. (I-IV)

12.

Summarize selected Navajo cultural, literary, and journalistic readings. (I-V)

13.

Listen to and analyze Navajo-language music selections. (I- VI)

14.

Analyze Navajo-language television programs and other media. (I-VI)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

NAV226   20026-99999

Intermediate Navajo Conversation II

 

 

I. Pronunciation

A. Intonation

B. Stress

II. Syntax

A. Sentences

B. Questions

III. Verbs

A. Indicative moods

1. Present

2. Future and conditional

3. Preterit and imperfect

4. Perfect tenses

B. Subjunctive mood

1. Present tense

2. Imperfect tense

3. Present perfect tense

4. Pluperfect tense

IV. Speaking Skills

A. Autobiographical/biographical information

B. Personal interests and familiar topics

C. Social situations

D. Lectures

E. Discussions

1. Literary and journalistic passages

2. Navajo customs and culture

3. Geographical considerations

F. Original dialogues

G. Skits

H. Idiomatic expressions

V. Cultural Readings

A. Literary selections

1. Poems

2. Novels

3. Other

B. Journalistic Articles

1. Current events of the Navajo

2. Folklore

3. Other

VI. Cultural Media

A. Music and songs

B. Films and television programs

C. Advertisements

D. Taped and live presentations of plays

E. Other

 

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