Maricopa Community Colleges  NAV101   20056-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/23/04
NAV101 20056-99999 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Elementary Navajo I
Basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of the Navajo language. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Includes the study of the Navajo culture with participation in an off-campus Navajo cultural event. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NAV101   20056-99999 Elementary Navajo I
1. Write a composition in Navajo of at least 100 words applying learned principles of vocabulary and structure. (I, II)
2. Describe self and others. (I, III, V)
3. Use basic expressions of Navajo kinship/clan relationships. (I, III, V)
4. Identify syntactic structures specific to the Navajo language. (I-III)
5. Define semantic elements specific to the Navajo language. (I- IV)
6. Provide and obtain basic information regarding verbal conjugations specific to the Navajo language. (I-V)
7. Speak, read, write, and listen to basic Navajo words and sentences. (I-V)
8. Identify and explain the meaning of geographical areas of Navajo land. (I-V)
9. Relate customs and culture of Navajo people. (I-V)
10. Use correct pronunciation and intonation of Navajo words. (II, III)
11. Read and explain meaning from a written Navajo text that contains learned vocabulary. (II, III)
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NAV101   20056-99999 Elementary Navajo I
    I. Writing Skills
        A. Alphabets
        B. Grammar/sentence structure
          1. Verbs
          2. Nouns
          3. Adjectives
          4. Pronouns
          5. Postpositions
          6. Negation
          7. Questions
          8. Enclitics
          9. Other
        C. Written composition
      II. Reading Skills
          A. Vocabulary
          B. Simple sentences
          C. Paragraphs
          D. Short narratives
          E. Other texts
        III. Speaking Skills
            A. Pronunciation and intonation
            B. Vocabulary and sentence structure
            C. Oral communication about various topics
              1. Self
              2. Others
              3. Home
              4. Family
              5. Career
              6. School
              7. Work
              8. Shopping
              9. Travel
              10. Other
            D. Oral Presentations
          IV. Listening Skills
              A. Narratives
              B. Dialogue
              C. Songs
              D. Topics
                1. Vocabulary
                2. Simple sentences
                3. Paragraphs
                4. Short narratives
                5. Other texts
            V. Navajo Culture
                A. People and communities
                B. Land and places
                C. Customs and traditions
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