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Elementary Navajo II
Course: NAV102

First Term: 2005 Fall
 Lecture   4 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   4 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Continued study of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of the Navajo language. Emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Write a composition in Navajo of at least 150 words applying learned principles of vocabulary and structure. (I, II)
2. Identify syntactic structures specific to the Navajo language. (I-III)
3. Use correct verbal conjugations specific to the Navajo language. (I-V)
4. Speak, read, write, and listen to basic Navajo words, sentences, and questions. (I-V)
5. Relate customs and culture of Navajo people. (I-V)
6. Use correct pronunciation and intonation of the Navajo language. (II, III)
7. Read and explain meaning from a written Navajo text. (II, III)
8. Participate in a Navajo event or activity in the community. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Writing Skills
   A. Grammar/sentence structure
      1. Verbs
      2. Nouns
      3. Adjectives
      4. Pronouns
      5. Postpositions
      6. Negation
      7. Questions
      8. Enclitics
      9. other
   B. Written composition
II. Reading Skills
   A. Vocabulary
   B. Simple sentences
   C. Paragraphs
   D. Short narratives
   E. Navajo literature
   F. Other
III. Speaking Skills
   A. Pronunciation and intonation
   B. Vocabulary and sentence structure
   C. Oral communication about various topics
      1. Leisure activities
      2. Food
      3. Health
      4. Daily routine
      5. Transportation
      6. Community events
      7. Other
   D. Oral Presentation
IV. Listening Skills
   A. Narratives
   B. Dialogue
   C. Songs
   D. Topics
      1. Vocabulary
      2. Simple sentences
      3. Paragraphs
      4. Short narratives
      5. Other
   E. Navajo literature
V. Navajo Culture
   A. People and communities
   B. Land and places
   C. Customs and traditions
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/22/2005

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